Cathay Pacific Lockheed Electra L-188 VR-HFN Kai Tak 1960's

harryhktc
Tue, 09/23/2014 - 00:45
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Cathay Pacific Lockheed Electra L-188 VR-HFN Kai Tak 1960's

Taken from the observation deck overlooking the main apron at old Kai Tak -  1965 - ish.

Two BOAC Comet 4's in the background.

Date picture taken
1965
Gallery
1960s Hong Kong
Shows place(s)
Kai Tak Airfield / Airport [????-????]

Comments

We were at Kai Tak on another matter when we heard of an enquiry going on. Airport auth. were wondering why big aircraft were currently landing 'at speed' into Kai Tak and it was found that pilots were betting on who could land in the shortest time from the 8 mile outer marker to wheels down on the runway. They found out when a Cathay pilot had a time dispute/argument with Pan am and wanted the control tower to verify location/times to win the bet. Us? myself and Yam Man Yau were on the roof next to the control tower windows with loaded rifles dealing with a security matter airside on the tar-mac. The control room staff took more interest/photos in us and our equipment than the management (above) discussion going on in the tower.

Thanks, M.

Picture has lost some definition in scanning. Tried a magnifier on the original negative but still couldn't make out the lettering. Could it be HK Air Training School ?

I have a photo in a book but again can not read the letters that clerarly.It looks to me that it says Kai Tak Ambulance Service.I can confirm that it was not a building used for passengers,as I can remember that from my dad's time and mine at the airport.....hope that helps.

Mike

Interesting to see two BOAC Comet 4s together in the background. However by 1964 these were being sold off as the Boeing B707s were taking over from them. The BOAC 707s started on the Hong Kong service in December 1960 with a twice a week service.