Stonar Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I echo all the above,lovely model,great tribute. I expect you will find many gems in those pictures. I had a similar experience with slides taken in the 60's by my late father. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) Another year slips by.................... Edited December 12, 2009 by BAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 scary isnt it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 A Lovely Tribute ... I was saddened to read about your Father ... You have my Condolences ... Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Can't believe I have just read this. An amazing tribute and such a sad story. Thankyou for sharing your model with such a tragic story behind it's inspiration. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) I couldn't log in earlier but it's now 43 years -and a day! I've been a bit busy over the last few days to think about this too much. My mum passed away on Friday night so not the best of times at the moment. Still, at least they're together now. Cheers. :poppy: Edited December 13, 2011 by BAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My condolences BAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fantastic models & wonderful tribute. Its a long time since I've been moved so much as I have by this amazing post. Thanks for sharing every aspect of it. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Great model, wonderful tribute. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Sorry to hear about your mum, thoughts go out to you. RIP both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Lovely, lovely model, and a very fine tribute. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Sorry to hear about you're mum mate, my condolences. Just read back through your thread too. Very moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Like others before me on this thread, my first flight ever was also on a B707 with BEA Airtours, to Varna in Bulgaria. What my Dad was thinking of taking his young family to a communist country, well behind the iron curtain, in 1972 heaven knows! My first flight too was to Bulgaria, '74 I think on a Balken 154....again, I think ! I was only three, bless ! I can still remember the turbulence though !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Congratulations on building a very fine model of your Dad's aeroplane. It must have been a poignant moment when you added the right-hand seat to the cockpit assembly. I have been enjoying the recent TV series "Pan-Am" and your model captures the nostalgia of that period in aviation beautifully. Your model is much more than just a piece of nostalgia though, it's a fitting tribute. Blue Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks all for your words. This week's been a little tough, and it's not over yet! Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I too am lost for appropriate words, if there is indeed some sort of awareness after death, dad would be very pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAbshier Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 That model is gorgeous! What a fitting tribute to your father, and all those who were lost. I have a 707-320B about 50% complete. We had the same thinking on handling the upper wing half to fuselage join, I see, because that's how I did mine. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Your father and mother are both very proud of you. You chose a most memorable way to honor your Dad, and it's obvious how much love went into your building of the Clipper Malay. Now that your parents are back together again, I'm sure your Dad is giving your Mom an inside tour of the Clipper. Godspeed to both of them! Respectfully, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Thank you for sharing a deeply moving story and an excellent model. My thoughts are with you as are those of all the others who've read this, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbrat Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Well done that man. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said in preceeding post's. A very moving story. exbrat Thank you for sharing a deeply moving story and an excellent model. My thoughts are with you as are those of all the others who've read this, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvanagr Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Greaty job and an even greater tribute for your father. I feel sorry for your father, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 On silver wings they fly together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 44 years and 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colihamp Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thank you for sharing this with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm lost for appropriate words, your dad would be very pleased. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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