Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Anyone know of any airlines fly to Diego Garcia.Had a look to no avail,sounds like a tropical paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yermanee Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Go to Diego Garcia's airport website and check on arrivals. This will tell you which airlines and provenance. Cheers Yermanee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 You won't find a flight to Diego Garcia on any website. It's BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory. Only folks who work there, go there. US Merchant ships are there. So you'll never go there. But, It is beautiful there, if you like a gorgeous beach, great fishing. Alas, not open to the public. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 You won't find a flight to Diego Garcia on any website. It's BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory. Only folks who work there, go there. US Merchant ships are there. So you'll never go there. But, It is beautiful there, if you like a gorgeous beach, great fishing. Alas, not open to the public. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 You won't find a flight to Diego Garcia on any website. It's BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory. Only folks who work there, go there. US Merchant ships are there. So you'll never go there. But, It is beautiful there, if you like a gorgeous beach, great fishing. Alas, not open to the public. Why is that? It's a military installation of sorts, Mac flights in and out, The British got rid if the indignious residents long ago and took it over. Perhaps 5000 Filipino nationals do most of the day to day work, the rest of the folks there are Military or contractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Entry requirements Permits Before travelling to the British Indian Ocean Territory, you will need a valid permit, which you must obtain from the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH. Telephone: 020 7008 2691. Any permit issued would be valid for the outer islands only. Access to Diego Garcia is restricted to those with connections to the military facility Proof of adequate travel insurance and yacht insurance is required before a permit can be issued. The forms below should be used to apply for a mooring permit for the territory: The British Indian Ocean Territory is a British Overseas Territory. It is administered from London and there is no British diplomatic or consular representation there. The British Indian Ocean Territory is not a tourist destination. Access is restricted and a permit is required in advance of travel. There are no commercial flights and permits are only issued to yachts in safe passage. Access to Diego Garcia is only permitted to those with connections to the military facility. See Entry Requirements. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-indian-ocean-territoryhttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-indian-ocean-territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Go to Seychelles. I can't imagine a more beautiful place on this earth...island and beach wise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 You won't find a flight to Diego Garcia on any website. It's BIOT, British Indian Ocean Territory. Only folks who work there, go there. US Merchant ships are there. So you'll never go there. But, It is beautiful there, if you like a gorgeous beach, great fishing. Alas, not open to the public. Why is that? It's a military installation of sorts, Mac flights in and out, The British got rid if the indignious residents long ago and took it over. Perhaps 5000 Filipino nationals do most of the day to day work, the rest of the folks there are Military or contractors. Sorry not with you,what is a Mac flight,did the Brits sell it to USA.I did see on one site there was a ship called Vidal that visited there,does it still visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry not with you,what is a Mac flight I believe the term (MAC - Military Air Command) now is AMC (Air Mobility Command) also via Space-A military flights (space available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Go to Seychelles. I can't imagine a more beautiful place on this earth...island and beach wise. Been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheCruncher Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 There was a rurmor some time ago that Malaysian Airlines flew to it.................once 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 There was a rurmor some time ago that Malaysian Airlines flew to it.................once Whats the big secret about the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry not with you,what is a Mac flight I believe the term (MAC - Military Air Command) now is AMC (Air Mobility Command) also via Space-A military flights (space available). Thanks for the info,you are very knowledgable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diego Garcia is one huge, off-limits US military base, furnished to them courtesy of the British government after they forcibly removed all the island's inhabitants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diego Garcia is one huge, off-limits US military base, furnished to them courtesy of the British government after they forcibly removed all the island's inhabitants. What happened to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry not with you,what is a Mac flight I believe the term (MAC - Military Air Command) now is AMC (Air Mobility Command) also via Space-A military flights (space available). Thanks for the info,you are very knowledgable. And so is Google (also easy to use) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diego Garcia is one huge, off-limits US military base, furnished to them courtesy of the British government after they forcibly removed all the island's inhabitants. What happened to them? A small history lesson on the island - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/dg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 From Wikipedia: Between 1968 and 1973, the inhabitants, about 2,000 people, were resettled by the British government to Mauritius and Seychelles to allow the United States to establish a military base on the island. Today, the exiled Chagossians are still trying to return, claiming that the forced expulsion from Diego Garcia was illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry not with you,what is a Mac flight I believe the term (MAC - Military Air Command) now is AMC (Air Mobility Command) also via Space-A military flights (space available). Thanks for the info,you are very knowledgable. And so is Google (also easy to use) ... Thanks I'll try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diego Garcia is one huge, off-limits US military base, furnished to them courtesy of the British government after they forcibly removed all the island's inhabitants. What happened to them? A small history lesson on the island - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/dg.html Thanks for the link,very interesting and now more intriguing.Another island I would like to visit is Gan,not sure if that is the correct spelling.Any links would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 From Wikipedia: Between 1968 and 1973, the inhabitants, about 2,000 people, were resettled by the British government to Mauritius and Seychelles to allow the United States to establish a military base on the island. Today, the exiled Chagossians are still trying to return, claiming that the forced expulsion from Diego Garcia was illegal. Sounds like ethnic cleansing,have to research a bit more as my curiosity is now piqued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 From Wikipedia: Between 1968 and 1973, the inhabitants, about 2,000 people, were resettled by the British government to Mauritius and Seychelles to allow the United States to establish a military base on the island. Today, the exiled Chagossians are still trying to return, claiming that the forced expulsion from Diego Garcia was illegal. Sounds like ethnic cleansing,have to research a bit more as my curiosity is now piqued They were relocated. It's not so much a US base as it is a joint installation. When I can I'll post some beach pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 From Wikipedia: Between 1968 and 1973, the inhabitants, about 2,000 people, were resettled by the British government to Mauritius and Seychelles to allow the United States to establish a military base on the island. Today, the exiled Chagossians are still trying to return, claiming that the forced expulsion from Diego Garcia was illegal. Sounds like ethnic cleansing,have to research a bit more as my curiosity is now piqued They were relocated. It's not so much a US base as it is a joint installation. When I can I'll post some beach pics. Are you sure,have taken advice from another poster and done a bit of googling, and it looks a bit more sinister to me.But then again I always did enjoy a bit of intrigue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diego Garcia is one huge, off-limits US military base, furnished to them courtesy of the British government after they forcibly removed all the island's inhabitants. What happened to them? A small history lesson on the island - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/dg.html Thanks for the link,very interesting and now more intriguing.Another island I would like to visit is Gan,not sure if that is the correct spelling.Any links would be appreciated. Your mention of Gan brought back some memories for me. Landed at the RAF base there back in April 1965. This was on a military transport plane enroute from Singapore back to the UK. Was just a youngster at the time but can vaguely recall the experience. A search on google indicates that, being part of the Maldives, the island is now a resort location with it's own International airport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan_(Addu_Atoll) Some history on the RAF base is also on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Gan May be well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for the link dabhand,looks like a nice place to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just a taste of Diego Garcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtklay Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 In 1972, I was part of a USO show that went to Diego Garcia to entertain the troops that were there constructing the military base. It was an isolated tropical paradise straight out of a movie. White coral sand beaches and iridescent turquoise blue water. You could stand at one end of the island, and see all the way to the other side. It was quite magical, and we were lucky to be among the few civilians to visit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just a taste of Diego Garcia Thanks for the pic looks fantastic,didn't know there were Brits there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaosai Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I am pretty sure there are commercial flights operated from the Maldives to Gan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) What the Brits did to the inhabitants of Diego Garcia was atrocious and absolutely shameful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjNfXK6QpqY Edited October 21, 2014 by cruisemonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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