I was fortunate enough to be able to get a last-minute respite from A-level exam season last weekend, by traveling to Torbay for the airshow on the Saturday. My first encounter with a seafront event, and one that I found refreshing from the usual somewhat frantic rush to a crowdline view, that base-...

Nighthawke wrote:Liking the low-down angles George -nicely done. First saw this frame at Wyton in 1984!

Thank you... Definitely worth the slight wincing at laying on the hot tarmac!

George

Saturday at Coventry saw based Jet Provost XW325/G-BWGF out on a local sortie in the afternoon. Fantastic to hear the sound of an RR Viper reverberating around the airfield! 1. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/40105551080_68addf9788_h.jpg BAC Jet Provost T.5A G-BWGF by George Aldrich , on Flickr 2...

Yesterday saw Beech 18-3TM G-BKGL make a visit to Coventry along with a few other aircraft throughout the day. A unique opportunity was left also to observe a newer resident, Aero L-29 G-BYCT, which flew in from St Athan recently. 1. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/888/26596166237_c855bc582e_h.jpg Be...

bunglebilly wrote:Like number 4 George, kind of captures the moment! Shame to lose her to the States but at least she will still be flying.
Cheers Paul

Thank you, Paul. A day, too for me tinged with sadness, but alternately happiness that she will continue to do what she was born to do!

George

Today at lunchtime, many assembled at Coventry Airport to bid farewell to Gloster Meteor T7 G-BWMF as she lifted on her final flight in the UK, to Liverpool John Lennon this afternoon, where she will continue her journey to her new life in the US. It is with a fond farewell from myself, sending best...

Sunday 11th March saw Vampire T.11 G-VTII/WZ507 take to the skies numerous times through the day at Coventry Airport, in the morning as part of activities for attending Cadets, and in the early evening, accompanied by Beech 18-3TM G-BKGL, she flew before landing for the assembled crowd for a TLE eve...

Paultojo wrote:Great catch

Thank you, Paul, pleased at last to have been able to get this one!

George

Having arrived at CVT a few months back, Rampart's Twin Otter made an exit from the hangar to complete some engine tests today. Her scheme was rather befitting of the conditions, swamping the airfield in ice and snow! 1. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4778/25747069957_3b46480a6b_b.jpg De Havilland C...

niallsaviation wrote:Looks fab ...great shot

Cheers Niall

George

That's a rare sight in the UK! Great angle, enhanced by a decent colour scheme. Thanks! Certainly is a great livery, works well with the shape of the Q400 I feel. JAL and now ANA have used BHX as a routing through to Japan in the past so, so long as they keep the orders flowing, we may yet see more...

Bombardier DHC-8-Q402NG C-FVDC stopped for fuel at Birmingham Airport on Sunday after flying from Reykjavik, passing on to Luqa in the afternoon. Newest example for ANA Japan. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/37432637635_e89246c1b6_b.jpg Bombardier DHC-8-Q402NG C-FVDC by George Aldrich , on Flick...

prefontaine72 wrote:Excellent shots there George well done

Dougie

Cheers Dougie!

George

Thanks chaps for your kind words Was my first time witnessing a Cub departing up close so the smokiness was really something to see! Quite a few were in today, as well as at DSA I see - so a good couple of days for AN-12 movements in the UK it seems.

George

Popped over to Birmingham for the afternoon to see off Cavok AN-12BP UR-CEZ to Gothenburg after a short nightstop on the Elmdon Apron. First time myself watching the aircraft up close, rather than hearing it overhead nearby Coventry as she comes and goes. 1. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4402/37071...

Mike wrote:Nice set George, thanks for posting them.

Cheers Mike, glad to be aboard.

George

gonetech wrote:Some really nice shots there George of the JP.

Cheers!

Thanks for your kind words, the scheme really lends itself to the aircraft's shape, very beautiful!

George

Wednesday 15th August saw based Jet Provost T.5A G-BWGF conduct a busy day of training operations at Coventry Airport, departing in the morning on circuit work, and in the afternoon left for an hour of work elsewhere. A fantastic looking example of the JP, and excellent to see classic jet movements ...