A retired independent consultant in post trade securities with a keen interest in historical aviation
www.johnfalk.com
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Hi @James1940 maybe a subject for you and Al to talk about being 80 years ago soon. See attached pics, my father Roly Falk (and Winkle Brown) were surveying German aircraft and he flew many including flying a Me 262 back to Farnborough. It still exists in Johannesburg war museum.
Are you a keen cyclist wanting an adventurous ride in Rwanda with a group of friends? Then have a look at my friend Bruno's website congoniletrail.com/ for details. #biker #mountainbike #Rwanda
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30 August 1952. First flight of the Avro Vulcan Type 698. British delta wing subsonic jet strategic bomber. Piloted solo by Roly Falk.
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30 Aug 1952 – First flight Avro Vulcan Painted gloss white, 698 prototype VX770, piloted by Roly Falk flying solo fitted with only first pilot's ejection seat and powered by four Rolls-Royce RA.3 Avon engines of 6,500 lbf thrust, its intended Bristol Olympus engines not available
Thanks Patrick for the lovely piece. Bill actually test flew the Avro Manchester and Avro Lancaster with Sam Brown
It's not just a coincidence, it's a #family legacy that soars high in the skies of #aviation #history! Allow me to introduce you to the incredible @falkjohn, whose family's connection to aviation is nothing short of #legendary.
ALT Books devoted to the careers of incredible pilot Roly Falk and Bill Thorn.
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Wow is it really 8 years ago last time I saw a Vulcan fly…. Turn up the volume ! @DawlishBeach
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#OTD: 71 years ago, test pilot Roly Falk took the Avro 698, prototype of the Avro Vulcan bomber, into the air for the first time from Woodford Aerodrome, Manchester (Aug 30, 1952). The Vulcan became the world’s first delta-wing bomber. #avgeeks #aviation #aviationdaily #RAF
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30 August 1952. First flight of the Avro Vulcan Type 698. British tailless, subsonic delta wing, high altitude strategic bomber piloted solo by Roly Falk. Operated by the Royal Air Force from 1956 until 1984.
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In this podcast 👂, Tim Bracey and Norman Brice of the Large Object Volunteer Team at our London site talk about their volunteering roles, particularly their work on the mighty Avro Vulcan jet bomber. Join them via rafmuseum.org.uk/london/what…
Hey @LeShuttle , you say services running on time on your website but you have just delayed our train by 25 mins and I wonder if more . .
@BrusselsAirport Been in the queue for passport control for an hour now and still not through. You have to improve this. Many concerned passengers about missing their flights
So @BrusselsAirport I'm now through, 1 hour and 15 mins to go through passport control for a flight that takes 40 minutes. A big #fail for passengers at your airport
After 11 years working with the team at @bourseconsult and a 52 year career, its time to leave the work to others!
Today Bourse Consult announced that John Falk @falkjohn is retiring after a 52 year career and will resign his partnership of Bourse Consult at the end of March 2023. The announcement can be found at bourse-consult.com/News.html
Hi @British_Airways , I can understand flight delays happen but I'm now waiting for your check in desks to open here in Mexico City and there are no seats available at all while waiting. Delaying check in is not supportive to passengers, especially older passengers
Thanks to all the @XL426 team and Andy for the photography and the great ride
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***Hangar Appeal Video Update - August 2022***
The latest update on our progress preparing Hangar 6 for XL426.
fb.watch/f68fSPAFB9/
For more information, and to donate to our appeal, please have a look at our JustGiving page
justgiving.com/campaign/Vulc…
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All about style? 😉😎
People often wonder what the difference is, between the British and the Americans.
For my own amusement...😂
Left- Roland 'Roly' Falk about to fly the Avro Vulcan's maiden flight. Right - Alvin 'Tex' Johnson prior to the YB-52's maiden flight. @falkjohn
See me recreate this photo of my father at the anniversary of the Vulcan's first flight 70 years ago at the Vulcan Restoration Trust visit day on Sat August 27th at Southend. avrovulcan.com/events/vulcan…
You may be cool.
But you will never be Roly Falk Avro Vulcan barrel roll lounge suit wearing, aviator shade wearing 1955 Farnborough Airshow pilot cool.
#FIA2022 #FarnboroughAirshow #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
@LeShuttle hi, stuck in lane waiting for departure to get on train. How long are delays which are not showing on your website?
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A gentle reminder of this #NAMfundRaising appeal to help the #XM594PaintingTeam
justgiving.com/campaign/Vulc…