A new hydraulic-pneumatic catapult was installed which had to be proofed so that its performance could be checked before it was introduced into service. For the first launch with it we used an Avenger as being an old and well-tried faithful. It was a startling maiden effort. The aircraft was shot off so violently that … Continue reading Eric Brown: Wings On My Sleeve
Turnhouse Hill (NT 212626, 506m) Carnethy Hill (NT 203619, 573m) Scald Law (NT 191611, 579m) East Kip (NT 182608, 534m) West Kip (NT 178606, 551m) Black Hill (NT 188631, 501m) 17.3 kilometres 960m of ascent I’ve looked down on the improbably pointy Pentland Hills from aircraft approaching Edinburgh airport, and I’ve looked up at them … Continue reading Pentlands: Loganlea Circuit
nɒstˈhiːdəneɪ nosthedony: The pleasure to be gained from examining old objects Many of the [museum’s] objects touched me with nosthedony—the pleasure of returning to the past. For in many of the items I saw reflected a time when human life was different, perhaps less secure, certainly less austere. Brian Aldiss “Appearance of Life” (1976) Like … Continue reading Nosthedony