Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

Memories of the Royal Naval School, Malta, 1947 - 1978.


Last additions - Transport
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Thorneycroft Sturdy Y-0382370 viewsFormerly 1606 on the Mellieha route.PrefectMar 30, 2011
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Thames DBY 333355 viewsFormer Sliema Bus 711 here in true colours unlike here.PrefectMar 27, 2011
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Bikes at the Ferry412 viewsPrefectMar 27, 2011
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Someone's Favourite Bus430 viewsMagirus Deutz No. 1956 / Y-0421 / DBY 4211 commentsPrefectMar 22, 2011
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Gozo Boats at Mgarr 1880401 viewsPlus a Luzzu and Kajjik.PrefectMar 16, 2011
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Mosta 1954 © 358 viewsA Mellieha bus passing through.
Photo ©James Donald Bamber.
PrefectMar 06, 2011
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The Eagle at Marfa389 viewsPrefectMar 05, 2011
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Dodge 4755435 viewsPre war body with a new post war grille.
Later rebuilt as a Mercedes Benz
1 commentsPrefectMar 02, 2011
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A More Recent Trip422 views2128 Departing HAFMED Floriana.
Daina Garage's pre-war Dodge having been rebuilt as a Bedford. (All very confusing!)
PrefectMar 01, 2011
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Another Armier Trip 1936423 viewsDaina Garage Dodge 2128PrefectMar 01, 2011
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Daina Garage Stewart?434 & Dodge 4755.464 viewsPrefectMar 01, 2011
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"You Came A Long Way from Siggiewi"394 viewsPrefectMar 01, 2011
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"Kalafrana here I come"422 viewsPrefectFeb 26, 2011
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Excursion to Armier447 viewsFrom the Vernon United Services ClubPrefectFeb 26, 2011
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New Bus Terminus planned.372 viewsBuses will not drive up towards City Gate and park around the Tritons Fountain anymore. Instead, passengers will alight at a stage which will be built close to the gardens opposite the Phoenicia Hotel. Buses will then turn down towards St James Ditch and park briefly in one of the 14 bays where passengers will board.PrefectFeb 26, 2011
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Marfa 1954 © 469 viewsPhoto James Donald Bamber.
Name that Ferry. (No prizes.)
5 commentsPrefectFeb 18, 2011
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Ford Consul Mk 1403 viewsOn Wardija Ridge overlooking St Paul's Bay c1953.
Photo © James Donald Bamber.
PrefectFeb 08, 2011
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Grand Harbour - Postcard about late 50s?437 views2 commentsdeco.riseJan 24, 2011
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Grand Harbour - Postcard about late 50s?353 viewsdeco.riseJan 24, 2011
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Comet 4b371 viewsAt Rome enroute MaltaPrefectJan 22, 2011
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Viscount (G-AMNY) at Luqa, 5 Jan 1960.719 viewsPlease remain in your seat until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.
Information from Viscount Network
The Viscount was taxiing along the runway after landing when a hydraulic system pressure loss occurred. Wheel brakes and nosewheel steering were inoperative and the plane left the runway, rolling down an area of downslope. Because of the hydraulic system pressure loss an attempt by the pilot to raise the gear failed. The aircraft crashed into the control tower. Investigation revealed a fractured pipe line and faulty operation of a non-return valve intended to conserve pressure if there was a break in the main hydraulic system.
The cockpit and nose was badly crushed and the fuselage broke open forward of the wing leading edge. All 5 crew and 46 passengers escaped without serious injury.
The radio equipment was stolen while the aircraft was stored awaiting disposal.
More HERE
1 commentsPrefectJan 22, 2011
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Imperial Eagle ©371 viewsLaid up at Marsa 1996.

Full story HERE
Martin PowellJan 22, 2011
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Parafeen! ©351 viewsMartin PowellJan 22, 2011
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Melita 1996 ©318 viewsMorris Commercial resurrected for the tourists.Martin PowellJan 22, 2011
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New Man or Paul Newman? ©349 viewsMartin PowellJan 22, 2011
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Caption Competition380 viewsIn English please.Martin PowellJan 22, 2011
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Troop Transport WW2420 views1723 was a Diamond with the name "St Paul".
During the war buses were placed under Government control and were liable to requisition.
PrefectDec 13, 2010
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Tram Terminus c1905425 viewsBefore the buses and the Phoenicia.PrefectDec 13, 2010
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476 viewsImperial Atlanta at Hal FarPrefectDec 12, 2010
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BEA Viscount329 viewsPrefectDec 12, 2010
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Luqa Terminal 1960s457 viewsPrefectDec 12, 2010
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"Josephina" at Tigne ©365 views Capt Arnold's pride and joy parked opposite Sgts Mess with Bk Sq, hockey pitch and offrs married quarters in the background.
David ArnoldDec 05, 2010
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