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Watched BA 747s departure on BBC News this morning (got fed up waiting for Sky to do it!). They actually took off in tandem, due to the poor weather conditions. Saw the one land at Kemble on FR24. The scrapyard at St Athan was featured on recent tv series. Very interesting. Had spotting day at...

Janice Thanks for pointing me in right direction. The school adopted the coat of arms of the Arden family, residents of Park Hall. Wish all history was as easy...

Went to Opposite Lock many times. Believe the owner was Martin Hone who was organiser of Birmingham Grand Prix. Remember the grid markings on Bristol Street for many years after the last race. Elbow Room and Locarno also visited. Most memorable was Barbarellas, by the Crescent Theatre. Saw The...

Hi, can anyone help please? My 15 year old niece is at Park Hall Academy and she doesn't know the answer to this. The coat of arms/badge they have is very interesting. The crosses look like Eurofighter aircraft! Can anyone explain the meaning behind these symbols or am I reading more into it...

Bob Aviation media has reported extensively on effects of Covid on this sector. I draw my blog content from many sources so would have to go through articles to sort out specifics for you. The site I write for is theplanespotterscommunity.co.uk The Qantas Captain, now retired due to Covid...

Thanks! The 1950s one is just how I remember them. Given me a cold shiver now, after 55 years away from the area.

You may be aware but site has been purchased by Aldi or Lidl (sorry can't remember which!). It's ready for building on but many objections from locals. Opposite a large Sainsburys, the main objection is traffic as right turn into Sainsburys is a nightmare even at quiet times, but there's no...

Anyone else remember the M&B Fire Brigade at the brewery in Cape Hill, Smethwick. Used to live in Raglan Road as a child and was traumatised by sight of fire engines almost every Friday for a practice. The clanging bell reminded me of Keystone Cops movies, lol! There was something called the...

Reason why some are being scrapped is they were early ones. As improvements were made, they became 20% lighter therefore more economical. Emirates, along with lots of airlines, getting government help regardless of their fleet. There's lots of 787s in storage too. Qantas anticipate bringing...

Where do we start about the Dreamliner? By now, the problems have been well publicised. Perhaps the practices at Boeing for the 737MAX8 were inherent with the B787. Every airline chooses its own interior fittings but some are showing signs of wear already. Perhaps it's the numbers of bums on...

Emirates has formally announced its return to BHX from 1 September. However, for the time being and allowing passengers numbers to build again, the flight will be operated by B777-300ER. Flight numbers EK39/40, 4xweekly. Not sure which other days besides Tuesday and Friday. A380 twice daily...

Was on holiday abroad at the time, but returned to my neighbour's picture in local freebie paper. Apparently he'd contacted them after something big and black came over the house at low level. Tactfully suggested to him he should have waited until I was back and lent him a spotting book. His...

My first flight was BEA Vanguard BHX-LHR. Return more memorable as BEA Trident G-ARPP. In those days, a flight bulletin was passed round giving details such as aircraft type, cruising height, speed, captain/first officer/chief steward or stewardess's names. Still have it somewhere! Took longer...

Hi everyone, new to this site and a lady spotter too! Started at old terminal, up the spiral staircases or in the snack bar overlooking the apron if it was raining. Could spend all day there during school holidays. Remember flight announcements containing aircraft type as well as usual info...