Travelled to St Helena last year for work. As you fly into the airport the Saints watch you come like a welcoming committee. People are friendly, the environment amazing and no fear of walking out in the evening. Have a special place in my heart for St Helena.
The Film "The last farewell" of the RMS will be available for sale in the next few weeks. The amazing film features life on the RMS St Helena which includes the crew, the passengers and the last northbound voyage of the RMS St Helena visiting London.
I've seen and heard much criticism of the UK for keeping colonies however' watching this video the islanders have a very good structure there schools health law etc... The countries critical of colonialism are known to oppress and kill their own populations. Well done UK for the splendid care you've practiced with these and other people.
An island without a vessel is not an island.... I personally don't believe that they will have no vessel anymore. The cars and heavy cargo cannot be delivered by airplane.
coco. You are quiet correct. A lot has happened since this Video was published. The Airport did not open fully until October 2017. The RMS sailed for the last time from St Helena in Feb 2018 and has been replaced by a Cargo ship the MV Helena, which in fact by coincidence arrived at St Helena this morning on her 22nd Voyage. sthelenashipping.com/schedules/
Not in the greater scheme of things due to metrological issues reducing the size of aircraft that can land at the airport, But has two scheduled flights per week in the Summer Season. As of this week on its 4th Anniversary of its certification, the airport has seen 190 scheduled, 29 Charters, 24 private, 6 military 7 calibration and most importantly 31 medivac flights. If you have not already seen it take a look at this video about the airport. th-cam.com/video/5-QejUTDCWw/w-d-xo.html
+Terry Kindblom Do you mean the one on the opening? If so it is 'My St Helena Isle' by Billy Ray Canfield from his Album 'My St Helena Isle' - Not available on any of the on line providers. RC as he is known is a Saint. If the haunting tune in the Meriden reports - that is Whistler Theme ny Mark Knofler - Available on ITunes that I know of
Judith. I have just returned from St Helena after a 4+ week stay there. The Airport is open but not for large commercial aircraft because of Wind Shear issues - Nothing has changed much apart from the Haul road be tarmacked and the new jetty in Rupert's nearing completion. (Issue with potential Rock Falls preventing opening I believe). I believe the changes will be slow and in keeping with Saint culture as the interim air service will just replace the RMS so no great influx of Tourists for a year or so then it will be have to be managed in line with infrastructure development which again should be slow & gradual I hope - so much that the changes should go unnoticed - I hope
Travelled to St Helena last year for work. As you fly into the airport the Saints watch you come like a welcoming committee. People are friendly, the environment amazing and no fear of walking out in the evening. Have a special place in my heart for St Helena.
The Film "The last farewell" of the RMS will be available for sale in the next few weeks. The amazing film features life on the RMS St Helena which
includes the crew, the passengers and the last northbound voyage of the RMS St Helena visiting London.
I've seen and heard much criticism of the UK for keeping colonies however' watching this video the islanders have a very good structure there schools health law etc... The countries critical of colonialism are known to oppress and kill their own populations. Well done UK for the splendid care you've practiced with these and other people.
The sound is beyond muffled
I want to play there
i hope that they will build a few houses around behind the airport ,maybe there will be a second town,competetive to Jamestown
An island without a vessel is not an island.... I personally don't believe that they will have no vessel anymore. The cars and heavy cargo cannot be delivered by airplane.
coco. You are quiet correct. A lot has happened since this Video was published. The Airport did not open fully until October 2017. The RMS sailed for the last time from St Helena in Feb 2018 and has been replaced by a Cargo ship the MV Helena, which in fact by coincidence arrived at St Helena this morning on her 22nd Voyage. sthelenashipping.com/schedules/
How is it ruined? I have just returned from a holiday to SH and it seemed perfectly fine to me
+Me Myself Looks amazing! Definitely organising a trip there one day!
Nothing much changed yet, did it? One flight a week?
Not in the greater scheme of things due to metrological issues reducing the size of aircraft that can land at the airport, But has two scheduled flights per week in the Summer Season. As of this week on its 4th Anniversary of its certification, the airport has seen 190 scheduled, 29 Charters, 24 private, 6 military 7 calibration and most importantly 31 medivac flights. If you have not already seen it take a look at this video about the airport. th-cam.com/video/5-QejUTDCWw/w-d-xo.html
whats the name of the song
+Terry Kindblom Do you mean the one on the opening? If so it is 'My St Helena Isle' by Billy Ray Canfield from his Album 'My St Helena Isle' - Not available on any of the on line providers. RC as he is known is a Saint. If the haunting tune in the Meriden reports - that is Whistler Theme ny Mark Knofler - Available on ITunes that I know of
+Paul Blake Sorry I missed the from Billy Rays name - Sorry RayC Its Billy Ray Cranfield
Painful to see this place ruined. Never thought it would happen.
Judith Shipstad please explain how it has changed. I can imagine!
Judith. I have just returned from St Helena after a 4+ week stay there. The Airport is open but not for large commercial aircraft because of Wind Shear issues - Nothing has changed much apart from the Haul road be tarmacked and the new jetty in Rupert's nearing completion. (Issue with potential Rock Falls preventing opening I believe). I believe the changes will be slow and in keeping with Saint culture as the interim air service will just replace the RMS so no great influx of Tourists for a year or so then it will be have to be managed in line with infrastructure development which again should be slow & gradual I hope - so much that the changes should go unnoticed - I hope
I’d love to visit there, looks like an awesome place of interesting people.