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....fantastic images and music. I wish we could relive those happy carefree long summer days of times past. This brings us close to it in thoughts and memories, thank you for putting it together.
I agree about the proper uniforms for the ladies in particular - hats, jackets, skirts and most definitely no trousers. Just looked so much more smart, professional, elegant and feminine.
My first flight. July 1st 1971 BUA Edinburgh (BAC 1/11) early morning to Gatwick and then Gatwick to Jersey - plane was still livered BUA but it was in transition to B CAL. I remember the incredible noise from the engines as we walked across the tarmac and how you could smell the aviation fuel when it was sitting on the ground.
Great work Tom! Can never decide if I love or dont love this song!!! , but it works really well here. Beautiful version of it. Highly enjoyable piece. Keep up the good work! J
It gives me a great feeling to have been a part of BUA BCAL including BA. I feel lucky that I worked and enjoyed the company of many, and to have had the experience in life. Happy Memories !
@@tomboyle1949 started with BUA Aviation Traders Ltd way back in 1967 as an Instrument Mechanic. BCAL. BA. Spent most of the time on the Ramp, progressing to Technician Qualified. Basically versatile in all trades. Finally H&S Advisor. A most satisfying working life.
Very poignant video. I was born in the mid 60's myself, so only have very hazy memories of that extraordinary decade, but those photos are evocative of a happier time when people were more professional but also had a lot more fun. In particular the ladies are dressed like ladies in proper uniforms - hats, gloves, jackets, skirts, hosiery, heels and most definitely no trousers! They just look so much more smart, professional, elegant and feminine than so many airline staff you see today and yet a lot more carefree too. Thanks for posting this video.
Tom, thanks for posting this video, especially the photo at 2:16 with my father on the left, Captain Douglas Bridges. He flew VC10s with BUA on the East Africa and South America runs. I’m guessing this is maybe Embakasi, Nairobi, judging by the VW Kenyan number plate? It looks a bit too warm for Gatwick :-) He ended up on 707s with BCAL. I would be interested if you have any further information. Paul Bridges
i"m colombian; i´m 46 years old. in my life i never left my country left. but since my young years i remember British Caledonian Airways beccause the merchandising in the 80"s. to me today British Caledoniang means freedom despite it don"t exist any more
+Tom Boyle I didn't, merely the pleasure of being a contented passenger aboard BUA and BCAL planes during the 1970's, enjoying their fine service and reputation. To and fro between RAF Germany and the UK mainly.
....fantastic images and music. I wish we could relive those happy carefree long summer days of times past. This brings us close to it in thoughts and memories, thank you for putting it together.
Wow!! Loved this!!
Thanks for watching Brian
Those were the days.proper airlines,uniforms and aircraft.no flip flop passengers just respectful flyers
Thanks for your comment Michael
@@tomboyle1949 no problem.they were brilliant airlines.respectful flying times
I agree about the proper uniforms for the ladies in particular - hats, jackets, skirts and most definitely no trousers. Just looked so much more smart, professional, elegant and feminine.
My first flight. July 1st 1971 BUA Edinburgh (BAC 1/11) early morning to Gatwick and then Gatwick to Jersey - plane was still livered BUA but it was in transition to B CAL. I remember the incredible noise from the engines as we walked across the tarmac and how you could smell the aviation fuel when it was sitting on the ground.
Thanks for this info S Dry
Great work Tom! Can never decide if I love or dont love this song!!! , but it works really well here. Beautiful version of it. Highly enjoyable piece. Keep up the good work! J
My first flight was on a BUA VC10 from Toronto to Glasgow. Just found a picture of me standing beside it...memories....
Could you post photo to me Dave at bcalphotos@gmail.com Its for our BCALREUNITED facebook page.
Great pics! I love it! The music you hear here is «Morning mood in the desert» from Peer Gynt by the Norwegian composer Edward Grieg. (1843-1907)
Thanks Torgeir.
It gives me a great feeling to have been a part of BUA BCAL including BA. I feel lucky that I worked and enjoyed the company of many, and to have had the experience in life. Happy Memories !
What part did you work in ?
@@tomboyle1949 started with BUA Aviation Traders Ltd way back in 1967 as an Instrument Mechanic. BCAL. BA. Spent most of the time on the Ramp, progressing to Technician Qualified. Basically versatile in all trades. Finally H&S Advisor. A most satisfying working life.
Do you know Bob Cooper ?
Send me your email address and I can put you on BCALREUNITED facebook page.
@@tomboyle1949 ianhainessenior@live.co.uk
Very poignant video. I was born in the mid 60's myself, so only have very hazy memories of that extraordinary decade, but those photos are evocative of a happier time when people were more professional but also had a lot more fun. In particular the ladies are dressed like ladies in proper uniforms - hats, gloves, jackets, skirts, hosiery, heels and most definitely no trousers! They just look so much more smart, professional, elegant and feminine than so many airline staff you see today and yet a lot more carefree too.
Thanks for posting this video.
Sorry to say BUA did not have B707s. Suggest you flew Caledonian/BUA
Tom, thanks for posting this video, especially the photo at 2:16 with my father on the left, Captain Douglas Bridges. He flew VC10s with BUA on the East Africa and South America runs. I’m guessing this is maybe Embakasi, Nairobi, judging by the VW Kenyan number plate? It looks a bit too warm for Gatwick :-) He ended up on 707s with BCAL. I would be interested if you have any further information. Paul Bridges
Glad you liked it Goryoun
Wonderfull
i"m colombian; i´m 46 years old. in my life i never left my country left. but since my young years i remember British Caledonian Airways beccause the merchandising in the 80"s. to me today British Caledoniang means freedom despite it don"t exist any more
They don’t look like that today..
Flew BUA from New York to London on an empty B707. Excellent also to Amsterdam on the BAC111.
Did you work for BUA maxwellfan55 ?
+Tom Boyle I didn't, merely the pleasure of being a contented passenger aboard BUA and BCAL planes during the 1970's, enjoying their fine service and reputation. To and fro between RAF Germany and the UK mainly.
As I once heard an Air Hostess remark about her job, "Another town, another man".
Ha ha