Show us your Aeronautica

[mikepara]

I've an interest in Civil Aeronautica I know I can't be the only one. I've searched and there appears to be no overlapping thread so if you have anything of interest, please post it here and try to keep it on topic. Thank you.

 

[mikepara]

I just bought these two. The B.O.A.C fan is nearly mint and must have been put away shortly after obtaining it. The Dinky Toy has been used but the mid to late 50's Comet is a superb icon. The worlds first commercial Jet service.

 

[mikepara]

This apparently is quite recent according to the contact number but I still think it fits in here.

 

[mikepara]

Here's one that is not vintage in any way shape or form but I'm sure you Americans would like to see it. They are a pairing of an original Sticker and flight insignia of STS-107 Columbia's last fatal Mission.

STS-107 was the 113th flight of the Space Shuttle program, and the final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center on 16 January 2003, and during its 16 days in orbit conducted a multitude of international scientific investigations.

The seven-member crew died on 1 February 2003 when the Columbia orbiter disintegrated during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

The Insignia: The central element of the patch is the microgravity symbol, µg, flowing into the rays of the astronaut symbol.

The mission inclination is portrayed by the 39 degree angle of the astronaut symbol to the Earth's horizon. The sunrise is representative of the numerous experiments that are the dawn of a new era for continued microgravity research on the International Space Station and beyond. The breadth of science and the exploration of space is illustrated by the Earth and stars. The constellation Columba (the dove) was chosen to symbolize peace on Earth and the Space Shuttle Columbia. The seven stars also represent the mission crew members and honor the original astronauts who paved the way to make research in space possible. Six stars have five points, the seventh has six points like a Star of David, symbolizing the Israeli Space Agency's contributions to the mission.

An Israeli flag is adjacent to the name of Payload Specialist Ramon, who was the first Israeli in space. The crew insignia or 'patch' design was initiated by crew members Dr. Laurel Clark and Dr. Kalpana Chawla. First-time crew member Clark provided most of the design concepts as Chawla led the design of her maiden voyage STS-87 insignia. Clark also pointed out that the dove in the Columba constellation was mythologically connected to the explorers 'The Argonauts' who released the dove.

R.I.P Astronauts.

 

[mikepara]

Here's a couple of British Caledonian items. A Galley original stainless steel BCAL 3 pint tea pot. A lovely limited edition crystal Paperweight from the Airline gift
section.

 

[mikepara]

Here's a Boomerang shaped B.O.A.C clothes brush.

 

[mikepara]

Here's an 40th anniversary spoon from KLM 1919-1959 and an ashtray featuring a 50's Vulcan Bomber (I know it's not civil but what the heck!)

 

[Dragon Soldier]

Ohh... That Comet's nice!

I remember Comet 4s doing sun charters, which actually makes me sound a bit older than I am.