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Comment on Goering’s flying visit to Croydon by Alastair

Alastair — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:18 +0000

In reply to Peter. Thanks Peter, Interesting. It does seem that the only source for the Goering visit is the Frischauer article, and nobody has found any corroboration. Will start some research. :)

Comment on Goering’s flying visit to Croydon by Peter

Peter — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:24:09 +0000

Alastair,
Many don’t know that Herman Goering was one of those visitors because he wasn’t one of those visitors.
The story was concocted by Willi Frischauer in an article in 1972 and has been uncritically repeated by the likes of Cluett, Nash and Learmouth ever since.
Cheers!
Peter

Comment on Cambrai Tank 1917 Museum by Reflections – Dave Atwell – Fort Garry Horse European WWI and WWII Battlefield Tours

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:06:09 +0000

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Comment on Review: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum by Alastair

Alastair — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:09:27 +0000

In reply to Stephen Bell. Thanks Steve, Done, but I'll email you about the other factbox info that needs updating.

Comment on Review: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum by Stephen Bell

Stephen Bell — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:16:20 +0000

Could you please update our web site from http://www.aviationmuseum.net to:

https://nasam-flixton.com/

The old one is being decommissioned.

Many thanks

Steve Bell

Chairman

Comment on A New Fragrance from Rolls-Royce by Alastair

Alastair — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:54:42 +0000

In reply to MR M W CHALLIS. Hi, thanks for your comment. How frustrating for you that your fragrancies idea didn't get picked up. But it sounds like you and your family are keeping busy.

Comment on A New Fragrance from Rolls-Royce by MR M W CHALLIS

MR M W CHALLIS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:52:28 +0000

Hi There is so much hype about fragrancies in cars. I came up with this idea in 1996 I demonstrated it in 1997 on the Big Breakfast show with Johnny Vaughn and Denise Van Outen. No body contacted me they wanted the idea.
A year late Halfords used my idea with Apple Fragrance they said it was there idea. On the show we came up with fragrance names like Caross, Pakeravan . And for the women EstaLada all this was filmed.My Family was Family of the week.
We had lots to offer I am an inventor I offered £1000 to any body that could fit an Electrical back box faster than me I fitted my invention in 2 seconds the double box takes 6 seconds 100 times faster than a square box can be fitted My 2 Daughters were picked for the Carnival the eldest Carnival Queen the youngest Carnival Princess. The same Year which was rare. My son proposed to his now wife on the show

Comment on HARP Space gun, Barbados by Alastair

Alastair — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:54:06 +0000

In reply to Al Clark. Yes, Barbados is one of my favourites too. Have fun! :)

Comment on HARP Space gun, Barbados by Al Clark

Al Clark — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:35:07 +0000

I thank you for reading my comments on the harp gun Alistair.i was there for 20 yrs and I hope to live there.I do love Barbados I will go and see the gun,although I might need the army to show my wife , Sept will be the month of my visit. Allan Clark

Comment on HARP Space gun, Barbados by Alastair

Alastair — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:43:15 +0000

In reply to Allan Clark. How really interesting, Allan. Thank you for posting! I hope your trip to Barbados goes really well (I assume you will be visiting the HARP site while there?).