Did you know that registration to Civilian Aviation is completely free and brings you lots of added features? Find out more....

Prestwick LHR diverts.

This area is for all current civilian images less than 5 years old. A limited number of military photos (guideline up to 10%) may be included if they add to the overall theme. No topics with links only please.
Post Reply
User avatar
DrewN0810
Posts: 234
Joined: Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:32 pm

Prestwick LHR diverts.

Post by DrewN0810 » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:06 pm

Working nearby i decided to head over to Prestwick to see some of the diverts due to bad weather at London Heathrow.

1.
Image
G-BNLK Boeing 747-436 taxies to park on apron by DREWN0810, on Flickr

2.
Image
G-BNLK Boeing 747-436 by DREWN0810, on Flickr

3.
Image
G-CIVM Boeing 747-436 rolling out by DREWN0810, on Flickr

4.
Image
G-BNLM Boeing 747-436 braking by DREWN0810, on Flickr

While watching the 747s being parked up i was pleasantly surprised to notice this being diverted from Manchester.....

5.
Image
Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin Il-76TD-90 RA-76952 touchdown by DREWN0810, on Flickr

6.
Image
Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin Il-76TD-90 RA-76952 braking by DREWN0810, on Flickr

7.
Image
Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin Il-76TD-90 RA-76952 parked by DREWN0810, on Flickr

Also this slightly smaller chap doing circuits all day.

8.
Image
CS-DUD HS125 by DREWN0810, on Flickr

Thanks for looking guys! :thumb:
Pentax K-5
Pentax 18-55mm
Pentax 55-300mm
Sigma Pentax 150-500mm
Pentax 50mm f1.8

Radleigh
POTM winner
Posts: 295
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:44 pm
Location: Shropshire
Contact:

Re: Prestwick LHR diverts.

Post by Radleigh » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:16 pm

Love the IL-76 shots. :)
Canon 1D Mk2 | Canon 60D
Sigma 50-500 f/4-5.6 non-OS | 11-16 f/2.8 | 18-55 | 28-80 | 100 f/2.8 | Kenko x1.4 + x2 TC's
My Website

flat cap
Posts: 178
Joined: Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:38 am
Location: Manchester

Re: Prestwick LHR diverts.

Post by flat cap » Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:33 pm

The new/re-engined Il-76 seems to have lost it's 'chin'.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flatcap707/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

User avatar
Flyingmonster
Posts: 233
Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:45 pm
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Re: Prestwick LHR diverts.

Post by Flyingmonster » Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:06 pm

Nice catch on the IL! :thumb:

That BA 747 looks a little bit worse for wear! :(
Many Thanks
Jamie

Post Reply

Return to “Current Civilian Photography”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 105 guests