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Read some great articles about flying adventures

 

UK solo flight to Langenthal, Switzerland - Part One


Enjoy an account of a Jodel D112 flight from the UK to Langenthal, Switzerland


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UK solo flight to Langenthal, Switzerland - Part Two


Enjoy reading about the trip home of a Jodel D112 from Langenthal, Switzerland.


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Los Angeles to London in a Connie


Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - an account by Bob Buck a legendary TWA pilot, who  flew as Captain in everything from the DC-2 to the 747, becoming TWA Chief Pilot in 1945  


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New York to Hong Kong in a TWA Boeing 707


Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - another fascinating yarn by Bob Buck on air travel in a bygone era. 


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Airline Flying in the South Pacific Before GPS


Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - introducing John Laming who spent a decade with Air Nauru flying F-28s and B737-200s. 


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New York to Paris Round Trip in a TWA Boeing 747


Courtesy of Air Facts Journal  founder - Leighton Collins.  Enjoy his jump seay trip report  in an early era Boeing 747. 


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Over the Hump to China


US Air Force magazine article on the challenges and courage required to fly the India to China air bridge over the Himalayas during World War 2.


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Golden Era of Air Racing


From Sport in American History and account of the rise and fall of Air Racing in America


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Gee Bee the ultimate 1930s Air Racing Machine


An article by Richard Taylor about the distinctive and dangerous Gee Bee R-1 and R-2 aircraft.


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How to Land a F-28 With 7 Runway Lights


Courtesy of Air Facts Journal, Maurie Baston provides an account of a "memorable" flight over the South West Pacific over 40 years ago 


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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird 


A Brief history, along with some great photos from Lockheed Martin about the awesome SR-71 Blackbird.


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Brian Shul, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Pilot


An article about Brian Shul and his incredible story about how he became a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Pilot.


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Lockheed SR-71 LA Speed Check Story


An entertaining story, told by Brian Shul on a SR-71 training mission


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"Milk Run" to Cairo


Another fascinating trip report by Bob Buck.  A 1950 trip Paris Orly to Cairo in a Connie.


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Cape York in a Jabiru J230


Steve and his mate Stuart, did the 2021 Cape York Air Safari in August.  This is his report.

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Past Air Safari Articles


Enjoy reading about past Air Safaris we have organised and led

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Past Event Images


Browse through a collection of images on past events we have managed

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About Sydney Social Flying


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