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Post by billsamuels on Jul 28, 2021 14:04:54 GMT
Hi Guys, I’ve probably mentioned this (Paris Air Show, 1969) trip about a thousand times, I’ve hesitated loading the logs purely because I don’t wish to be accused of inducing coma’s upon this scribes loyal readers. However, yesterday, whilst tidying up some of my late mothers possessions, came upon a small collection of photo’s that I’d taken on this trip. The camera type I’m not certain of but, as I hadn’t quite reached my 15th birthday, I suspect it was nothing more than a Kodak Instamatic - I kid you not!!! Anyway, here’s a couple of the heavies we found that week, that glorious week, driving in and around Paris.    Sincere apologies for the quality. Bill |
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Post by chrisj on Jul 28, 2021 17:26:25 GMT
Thanks Bill for the Air France Connies . I think by 69 I had progressed to a Pracktia (?) 35 mm camera but as you suggest , in those days many of us started with something which was not far removed from a 'Box Browne' I tried photos from the Roof Gardens and it is obvious that a telephoto lens would be an advantage over a fixed FL lens . Also a local news agent had a deal where a free film was given when one was processed . Only problem was these had paper negatives which I never found how to print when later I did my own processing and printing . Oh ! the memories ... That goes for Paris 69 . I went on the WLAG trip for a week . It cost the 'Earth' ! About forty pounds for coach/fly transport and hotel B&B ! Lot of walking to and around the usual locations there . Still got a few to sort but may get to them as I am going through all logs from fifty nine and finding quite a few with help from the WLAG down loads and others . Pity WLAG never produced a trip listing for their organised trip ! Chrisj
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Post by graham on Jul 28, 2021 17:34:47 GMT
I can't see anything Bill, did you still have the lens cap on?  |
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Post by graham on Jul 29, 2021 7:35:47 GMT
I had a Kodak 110 Instamatic, it took a slim cartridge that you could buy with either 12, 24 or 36 shots if I recall, you took it to Boots who then took a week to develop it. But then, a bit like Chris' newsagent, there was a firm to whom you could post your cartridges in a postage paid envelope I think, they developed them with 2-3 days and sent you a free film back with the prints. A sample of those taken with the Instamatic 110 in 1970 so well over 50 years old  LAP4 by Graham Brown, on Flickr  BH6 by Graham Brown, on Flickr  LAP2 by Graham Brown, on Flickr |
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Post by billsamuels on Jul 29, 2021 19:02:13 GMT
I can't see anything Bill, did you still have the lens cap on? Hi Graham, Did the prints/photos not come out? Bill |
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Post by billsamuels on Jul 29, 2021 19:26:56 GMT
Hi Guys, Dave (Basing) very kindly tidied up my originals… Hopefully these will look much better.    Dave’s working on the rest and I’ll load those once he’s completed them. Cheers. Bill |
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Post by graham on Jul 30, 2021 6:25:11 GMT
Lovely..
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Post by davebasing on Jul 30, 2021 8:14:26 GMT
My first aircraft shots were with an Ilford Sportsman that I was given by my parents for passing the 11 plus (which for the benefit of our younger members was the exam you took at the end of your final junior school year and determined whether you progressed to a grammar or a secondary modern school. Writing on those slates with a quill pen was a real bugger in those days!). Bill's Air France Connie shots led me to dig out this early Heathrow Air France Starliner shot with that camera taken on 2 September 1961 from the old viewing terrace on the Queen's Building. Their Starliners were not regulars but the morning fog had caused some airlines to combine loads on to larger aircraft once it lifted. Didn't see another AF one until Orly in 1967 when the fleet was lined up in store pending scrapping. Lufthansa Starliners were more regular at Heathrow as were the cargo Starliners of TWA. When pocket money allowed, developing was done by the chemist shop near Kew Bridge. Cheap but sadly crap.  bw324 by dave tompkins, on Flickr |
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Post by graham on Aug 1, 2021 12:35:00 GMT
That's survived well for a 60 year old shot Dave
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Post by billsamuels on Aug 1, 2021 14:50:08 GMT
Afternoon guys, Here’s a few more shots (well, lifted from my own prints) from the ‘69 trip… Quality not great (all my fault) but Dave has waved his magic wand at them, which has definitely helped. Here goes…  N375PK Gulfstream 2 (c/n 15) seen at Pontois 04 June 1969.  EC-BAQ Horizon seen at Toussus 07 June 1969.  SE-EGL Horizon seen Toussus 07 June 1969.  OE-FBW Cessna 320 seen Toussus 07 June 1969.  SE-CGX Cessna 172 seen Toussus 07 June 1969.  OH-CNS Cessna 172 seen Toussus 07 June 1969.  HB-GAY Twin Bonanza seen Toussus 07 June 1969.  CS-AKB Cessna 172 seen Toussus 07 June 1969. Wish I had more to follow… Bill |
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Post by davebasing on Aug 1, 2021 22:42:06 GMT
That's survived well for a 60 year old shot Dave Better than the photographer has! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2021 13:00:24 GMT
Went to Paris in 1970, 71 and 73 and later in 1989- always used to get a pass off the Aeroport de Paris which allowed you access to all the private fields around the area- also in those days you could walk around Le Bourguet and Orly with no problems- always liked visiting Toussus and after getting everything there walking around the perimeter to Guyancourt. Great memories and lots of great aircraft. Happy Days Bob 
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