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It’s been while since my last post here, but for the last 12 months or so I’ve been busy completing the final batch of compilations. I just have Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft to complete and that’s it for the major British … Continue reading →

As mentioned in an earlier post I’ve been busy rebuilding and revising the printed compilations series for publication through Amazon. At the time of writing the first 12 are now available online. There is still a long way to go … Continue reading →

(In case you’re wondering if I’ve sold the database/website and I’m someone else (see the last blog post) the answer is not so far. I’d like to see the site modernised and expanded, but I’m in no rush and am … Continue reading →

I’m retiring at the end of May 2023 and after 20+ happy years building and maintaining the database, it’s time to sell up and pass on the baton. I’m currently preparing a more detailed list for the offer, but the … Continue reading →

I’ve been a bit slow in updating this Blog about current developments, so here goes. The current programme. (March 2023) I’m attempting to feed  Google’s rapacious and increasingly picky appetite. (It’s all to do with AI I’m told) – but … Continue reading →

This time it’s really the presentational and functional aspects of this site I’m anxious to improve. Regarding the books (compilations) it’s all change here. I was informed that the printing and distribution costs were to rise dramatically and I would … Continue reading →

As advertised I’ve just uploaded the latest database update for years 1954 to 1968.  There were 460 new entries which takes the total 92,057. This is quite pleasing as it’s becoming increasingly difficult to source ‘new’ examples. For some reason … Continue reading →

Short ands sweet this time… the last four weeks have been spent almost exclusively  catching up with some of the long outstanding compilations, namely BAC, Sopwith Hawker, English Electric and Hunting/Percival. For details visit Lulu publishers Next in the queue … Continue reading →

For once I’ve stuck to my planned schedule and work on the Hawker / Hawker Siddeley compilation is progressing well and due for publication by the end of the month. In fact I took the opportunity to complete both Percival … Continue reading →

November can best be described as a consolidation period… I’ve emptied a multitude of ‘year’ folders of yet to be added adverts. About 700 I think, mainly from the 1960s to the 1980s, and updated a number of pages in … Continue reading →