Vintage Aircraft magazine

By: Consul - 15th March 2012 at 20:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

OK then all you accumulators of junk,----------------
Sob Sob I haven't got any o' them (or possibly have squirrelled away somewhere in all the rest of my junk) Would we be breaching any copyright laws if they were to be recopied so that some of us poor deprived antipodeans could also share the delights of yesteryear???
Slight deviation of thread. The Gemini that I am currently restoring was registered to Mr A.C. Pritchard, 28th Jan 1982, Vintage Aircraft Magazine 5th Feb 1985 and Aston Publications Ltd (last UK owner and proprietor thereof, i.e.A.C.Pritchard)
Small world huh?

Whatever happened to Aston Publications and Anthony Pritchard? Many years back I won a competition in VA and the prize was a flight in Miles Falcon G-AEEG on its birthday. I and another winner were flown down from Baginton to Denham in a Fuji then had a great day there including the promised Falcon flight. Sadly the weather deteriorated and we had to return to the Midlands by rail with Mr Pritchard - who from what I recall was a good bloke.

Tim

By: G-ORDY - 16th March 2012 at 17:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

By: G-ORDY - 16th March 2012 at 19:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Why did Vintage Aircraft cease publication after issue no. 36? Was it for financial reasons?

No - I didn't have enough time (after 10 years) and Tony couldn't find another Editor. It was around the time that FlyPast was taking off so we quietly let it die :(

By: G-ASEA - 16th March 2012 at 20:57 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

It was a great shame it stopped. I knew many people who preferred to the up and coming magazine.

Dave

By: Stan Smith - 18th March 2012 at 21:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Any news on our Mr. Pritchard? I would like to contact him if poss. Also if anyone has anything on the history of Gemini G-AKHW or Messenger G-AKEZ, both of which are being rebuilt to fly, I would be most grateful.

By: Planemike - 14th November 2013 at 16:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I am hunting around for copies of Vintage Aircraft magazine. Need a copy each of Nos. 09 10 14 19 22 23 24 26 28 30 35 & 36. Wonder if anyone has any they wish to dispose of.....?

Planemike

By: GrahamSimons - 14th November 2013 at 17:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Have you tried Brian Cox?

By: Planemike - 14th November 2013 at 23:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Have you tried Brian Cox?

Graham,

Thanks for the suggestion. Have bought some from Brian. If his current list is up to date, he does not have any of those I am looking for.

Planemike

By: Planemike - 14th November 2013 at 23:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I can help with issues 9 and 10 but not the later issues. When first they were published, I bought each issue up to 12 but then stopped. Later I picked up a complete run and so have issues 1 to 12 as duplicates. Send me a PM if you're interested in the two issues mentioned.

Thanks AA, have e-mailed you.

Planemike

By: G-ORDY - 15th November 2013 at 06:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I really should have squirreled some away. Regrettably I only have two sets now - and lots of photos ...

By: TwinOtter23 - 15th November 2013 at 08:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I’ve revisited this thread this morning and looking back at G-ORDY’s post #24 I seem to think that the second-hand book / magazine shelf in the NAM Shop may have some copies of this publication on sale.

When I go over next week I’ll check this out and get back to you with any details.

By: G-ORDY - 15th November 2013 at 10:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

By: Planemike - 15th November 2013 at 11:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I’ve revisited this thread this morning and looking back at G-ORDY’s post #24 I seem to think that the second-hand book / magazine shelf in the NAM Shop may have some copies of this publication on sale.

When I go over next week I’ll check this out and get back to you with any details.

Twin Otter.............

I am grateful to you, will look out for a msg from you.

Planemike

By: TwinOtter23 - 15th November 2013 at 12:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I’ve just had a small piece of feedback from the curator, which reads as follows: “We do have copies of this magazine from number 1 up to about number 35 in the Archive. I have not received any lately but the odd one might have migrated to the table in Hangar 2.”

The table in Hangar 2 that he refers to is mentioned here and this is now being used as a fund raiser for ‘Project Panini’ – the new café / play area project!

As mentioned in the earlier post I’ll check next week, but it seems that NAM may also need edition 36!! ;)

By: Planemike - 15th November 2013 at 16:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I’ve just had a small piece of feedback from the curator, which reads as follows: “We do have copies of this magazine from number 1 up to about number 35 in the Archive. I have not received any lately but the odd one might have migrated to the table in Hangar 2.”

The table in Hangar 2 that he refers to is mentioned here and this is now being used as a fund raiser for ‘Project Panini’ – the new café / play area project!

As mentioned in the earlier post I’ll check next week, but it seems that NAM may also need edition 36!! ;)

Twin Otter........

Should I come across a spare No:36 I shall donate it to the Museum.....

Planemike