Early flight
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Why Woolston and The Channel Islands are Linked in History
Woolston and The Channel Islands have been inextricably linked over the last few centuries! Steamers to Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney left from docks just across the Itchen Ferry from Woolston for over a century and previously by sail. In fact before that, in the 18th century, Jersey was the fourth largest shipbuilder in the UK. I’ve just found a wonderful…
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Frivolous Flying Fact No 4 The rum and the umbrella!
I read this amusing story in a wonderfully detailed account of early flght to The Channel Islands called: From Sea Eagle to Flamingo – Channel Island Airlines 1923 – 1939 by Neville Doyle You can buy this through stockists via Amazon or Brian Cook’s Aviation Bookhouse Here’s the story paraphrased for your enjoyment: The…
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Frivolous Flying Facts No 3 The First Water Closet in 1913
I was amused to read that the first Water Closet, (toilet) on an aeroplane was as far back as 1913. I really don’t like to think about what happened before this time, since records show numerous serious ‘firsts’ preceding this momentous and in my opinion essential advancement in the History of Aviation. According to The Guinness Book…