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by Rippler
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Atlanta Vario
Replies: 25
Views: 26747

Re: Atlanta Vario

David the only photo of Fairey Tale I have found is the one I uploaded earlier on this site. I should be at my late father's house in the next few weeks, so will have a further rummage in his various photo boxes. He was a professional photographer so lots of photos to look through!
by Rippler
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Atlanta Vario
Replies: 25
Views: 26747

Re: Atlanta Vario

505book Facebook page is facinating. Many years ago I recall seeing the 'famous' picture (posted on your Facebook page) of the 505 planing flat out, with 3 up and carrying a Firefly main, in a book which identified her as 'Fairey Tale'. I'd be interested if you have details of her early ownership. I...
by Rippler
Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Atlanta Vario
Replies: 25
Views: 26747

Re: Atlanta Vario

Thanks Pat. Got there in the end and photo below
by Rippler
Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: Atlanta Vario
Replies: 25
Views: 26747

Re: Atlanta Vario

My father Peter Montague owned Fairey Tale in the mid 1960s and sailed her from Horning SC where there were a fleet of about 10 505s at the time. I have recently discovered a photo of her taken at this time, although cannot post this, as it exceeds the 80kb limit!). I believe she remained on the Bro...