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- Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:21 pm
- Forum: Airshows/Events
- Topic: Torbay Airshow 2018
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2915
Torbay Airshow 2018
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-...
- Tue May 08, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Jet Provost T5A G-BWGF - Coventry 5th May 2018
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2011
Re: Jet Provost T5A G-BWGF - Coventry 5th May 2018
Thank you... Definitely worth the slight wincing at laying on the hot tarmac!Nighthawke wrote:Liking the low-down angles George -nicely done. First saw this frame at Wyton in 1984!
George
- Tue May 08, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Jet Provost T5A G-BWGF - Coventry 5th May 2018
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2011
Jet Provost T5A G-BWGF - Coventry 5th May 2018
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...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:57 am
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: From Vodochody, to Beechcraft - Coventry 14th April 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1598
From Vodochody, to Beechcraft - Coventry 14th April 2018
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...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:07 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Farewell to 'Queenie' Gloster Meteor T7 - Coventry 20/3/18
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1671
Re: Farewell to 'Queenie' Gloster Meteor T7 - Coventry 20/3/
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!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
George
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:09 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Farewell to 'Queenie' Gloster Meteor T7 - Coventry 20/3/18
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1671
Farewell to 'Queenie' Gloster Meteor T7 - Coventry 20/3/18
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...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:04 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: The Vampire's Lair - Coventry Airport 11th March 2018
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1256
The Vampire's Lair - Coventry Airport 11th March 2018
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...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:22 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Rampart Aviation DHC-6-300 N162DE - Coventry 4th March 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1928
Re: Rampart Aviation DHC-6-300 N162DE - Coventry 4th March 2
Thank you, Paul, pleased at last to have been able to get this one!Paultojo wrote:Great catch
George
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:23 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Rampart Aviation DHC-6-300 N162DE - Coventry 4th March 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1928
Rampart Aviation DHC-6-300 N162DE - Coventry 4th March 2018
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...
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 11:15 am
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 2017
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2381
Re: ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 201
Cheers Niallniallsaviation wrote:Looks fab ...great shot
George
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:56 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 2017
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2381
Re: ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 201
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...
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 2017
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2381
ANA Q400 Delivery Flight - Birmingham 24th September 2017
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...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:07 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3447
Re: Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
Cheers Dougie!prefontaine72 wrote:Excellent shots there George well done
Dougie
George
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:33 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3447
Re: Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
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
George
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:32 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3447
Coal-burner at Birmingham - AN-12BP departure 6/9/17
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...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:21 am
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2975
Re: Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
Cheers Mike, glad to be aboard.Mike wrote:Nice set George, thanks for posting them.
George
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:43 pm
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2975
Re: Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
Thanks for your kind words, the scheme really lends itself to the aircraft's shape, very beautiful!gonetech wrote:Some really nice shots there George of the JP.
Cheers!
George
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:33 am
- Forum: Current Civilian Photography
- Topic: Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2975
Jet Provost Training - Coventry Airport 15th August 2017
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 ...