DaleCooper
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He was blind.
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theageofthetra
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Other than him doing that amazing barrel roll in the Vulcan he was also famous for always flying in a really well cut Savile Row suit rather than flight gear.
When you have a totally different understanding of the term flying suit.
(Photo shows Roland Falk in the cockpit of a New Elizabethan jet, possibly an Avro 707, looking dapper in a pinstripe suit)
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DaleCooper
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When you have a totally different understanding of the term flying suit.
(Photo shows Roland Falk in the cockpit of a New Elizabethan jet, possibly an Avro 707, looking dapper in a pinstripe suit)
Judging from the tie I was right - he was blind.
deltic1989
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This is the answer I was looking for. Going by the accounts I have read Roly was a Gentleman and believed in dressing as such while flying.
You are cleared for take off sir.
PS. Apologies for taking so long to confirm, I was called into work in the wee hours and have only just got back. I'm going to bed now.
theageofthetra
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Although Savile Row has been associated with traditional tailoring for many years, there was a period in the 19th & early 20th c where something more adventurous was 'designed' there.
What was it & by whom?
What was it & by whom?
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Would it have been music and the Beatles....
theageofthetra
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In the 19th & early 20th C.
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sorry... had a blonde moment....
kevconnor
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Would this have something to do with the former presence of the Royal Geographical Society on Savile Row?
Given many of the borders of modern day Africa were settled around the turn of the century (by the Paris Conference I think) my guess is going to be this is in someway connected to the answer.
Given many of the borders of modern day Africa were settled around the turn of the century (by the Paris Conference I think) my guess is going to be this is in someway connected to the answer.
theageofthetra
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It is connected to the Royal Geographical Society. The clue is in the question....
DaleCooper
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Was it arctic clothing?
theageofthetra
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Nothing to do with clothing.
DaleCooper
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Film making?
theageofthetra
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Ok one more clue- its to do with what was planned from there.
deltic1989
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Been a long time since I read 'Around the World in 80 Days' but I vaguely remember that Phileas Fogg was a resident of Savile Row, or was it Savile Street? And we all know what he got up to.
theageofthetra
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Ok getting colder so one more guess before I give the answer.
EbbwJunction1
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Was it where the Artic expeditions were planned?
DaleCooper
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Transatlantic telegraph cable?
theageofthetra
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That's good enough. During the great period of global exploration of the late Victorian & Edwardian eras most were planned at the Royal Geographical Societies HQ on Savile Row.
Your team of huskies.
EbbwJunction1
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Thank you; my huskies are in their kennels at the moment, so I'll declare an open floor.
theageofthetra
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Ok a quick one... Judy Garland was only 3rd choice for the lead in The Wizard of Oz. Who were first & second & bonus points if you know why they couldn't take the role.
deltic1989
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Shirley Temple must have been in the running.
DaleCooper
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Mae West and Jean Harlow, they both refused to do the nude scene.
deltic1989
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This leads me to wonder which version of the Wizard of Oz you have seen Dale.
DaleCooper
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The director's cut.
theageofthetra
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That's the first choice. She was under contract to a rival studio and they wouldn't release her to do it. Just the 2nd choice to go..
I've seen the Directors cut. It has a rather tedious but well celebrated tap dancing scene.
Judy was pretty hot. I would....