Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
Jan 11th 2009, 8:52 pm
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Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
Sorry this isnt totally about Oz - but it is about a plane and you do have to fly to oz - anyhow its really bugging me has anybody seen the new Virgin 25 years advert - with all the trolly dollies on and stuff - right is the pilot on the advert the pilot that flew the BA flight and stopped it from crashing about a year ago at Heathrow- his name is Peter Burkill (the real pilot that is) - please put me out of my misery and tell if its him or not - yes I know I need a life!!!!
but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!
but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!
Jan 11th 2009, 9:10 pm
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
You could be on to something here. Have a look at
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23480741-details/BA+hero+pilot+plans+to+quit+in+disgust+at+bosses'+ unfair+treatment/article.do
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23480741-details/BA+hero+pilot+plans+to+quit+in+disgust+at+bosses'+ unfair+treatment/article.do
Jan 11th 2009, 9:12 pm
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
...and yes you do need to get out more.
So do I for Googling it.
So do I for Googling it.
Jan 11th 2009, 9:53 pm
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
Sorry this isnt totally about Oz - but it is about a plane and you do have to fly to oz - anyhow its really bugging me has anybody seen the new Virgin 25 years advert - with all the trolly dollies on and stuff - right is the pilot on the advert the pilot that flew the BA flight and stopped it from crashing about a year ago at Heathrow- his name is Peter Burkill (the real pilot that is) - please put me out of my misery and tell if its him or not - yes I know I need a life!!!! but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!
but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!
Jan 12th 2009, 6:40 am
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
You could be on to something here. Have a look at
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23480741-details/BA+hero+pilot+plans+to+quit+in+disgust+at+bosses'+ unfair+treatment/article.do
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23480741-details/BA+hero+pilot+plans+to+quit+in+disgust+at+bosses'+ unfair+treatment/article.do
Jan 12th 2009, 6:44 am
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
Sorry this isnt totally about Oz - but it is about a plane and you do have to fly to oz - anyhow its really bugging me has anybody seen the new Virgin 25 years advert - with all the trolly dollies on and stuff - right is the pilot on the advert the pilot that flew the BA flight and stopped it from crashing about a year ago at Heathrow- his name is Peter Burkill (the real pilot that is) - please put me out of my misery and tell if its him or not - yes I know I need a life!!!! but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!
but where else could I ask such a question lol!!!!!BA pilots used to have to retire at 55 and many went on to fly for Virgin, Eva, Singapore, Korean etc until 60: I believe the retirement age has been increased to 60 (?) so those airlines don't have the same inexpensive supply of trained crew to the same extent!
Jan 12th 2009, 6:50 am
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Re: Its bugging me - Virgin plane advert
It's possible but not probable, at his age!
BA pilots used to have to retire at 55 and many went on to fly for Virgin, Eva, Singapore, Korean etc until 60: I believe the retirement age has been increased to 60 (?) so those airlines don't have the same inexpensive supply of trained crew to the same extent!
BA pilots used to have to retire at 55 and many went on to fly for Virgin, Eva, Singapore, Korean etc until 60: I believe the retirement age has been increased to 60 (?) so those airlines don't have the same inexpensive supply of trained crew to the same extent!
