Civilian Aviation

The day after photographing some Lightnings at Brunty, I ventured down to Heathrow in hope of some sunny civi jets. I know these will be boring for some people but I really love the winter light so here goes nothing.

They were on the 27s but pretty glad how these all came out.

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Ethiad Airways, Airbus A380-861, A6-APD. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Qatar Airways, Airbus A380-861, A7-APH. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 777-236ER, G-VIIN. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Jet Airways, Boeing 777-35R(ER), VT-JEK. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Malaysia Airlines, Airbus A350-941, 9M-MAB. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Saudi, Boeing 777-3FG(ER), HZ-AK38 by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 747-436, G-CIVL. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Singapore Airlines, Airbus A380-841, 9V-SKY. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Air Canada, Boeing 737 MAX 8, C-FSEQ. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Vietnam Airlines, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, VN-A870. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 777-236(ER), G-YMML. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 747-436, G-CIVG. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Finnair, Airbus A350-941, OH-LWC. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Gulf Air, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, A9C-FA. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Kuwait Airways, Boeing 777-369(ER), 9K-AOM. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Kuwait Airways, Boeing 777-369(ER), 9K-AOH. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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China Southern, Boeing 787-8, B-2736. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 747-436, G-CIVR. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Cathay Pacific Cargo, Boeing 747-467F, B-LIF. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Eurowings, Airbus A320-214, D-AEWG. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Airbus A320-251N, G-TTND. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Pakistan International Airlines, Boeing 777-240(ER), AP-BGJ. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Virgin Atlantic, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, G-VZIG. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Royal Jordanian, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, JY-BAE. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Cathay Pacific, Boeing 777-367(ER), B-KQF. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Japan Airlines, Boeing 777-346(ER), JA735J. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Lufthansa, Airbus A320-271N, D-AINM. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Airbus A380-841, G-XLEC. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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Avianca, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, N796AV. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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British Airways, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, G-ZBJC. by Mark Leith, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.

Mark.

Not boring at all - some nice pictures.

Pete.

Very nice indeed

Those take-off shots are superb. Love the clarity and the deep blue sky.

Best regards

Denis.

Not boring at all - always good to enjoy Heathrow's variety with a blue sky, especially banking departures.

Lovely set of shots in great light. Where were you positioned for those beautiful take-off/banking shots?

great shots !!
and same question here ... location of the banking aircraft

Great set Mark, never tried the 27 banking shots those look superb

I get what you're saying about the limited variety in airlines and types at LHR, but that's a superb set of shots in great winter light, you can't beat it.

In particular the Eurowings A320 and Qatar A380 are 'belters'.

Neil

Thanks for all the kind words guys, means a lot!

Wallie wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 01, 2018 3:50 pm

great shots !!
and same question here ... location of the banking aircraft

Ah the location - a hit or a miss with the heavies departing. I’d say it was around 30% to 70%. The latter turning right or a straight out departure but when they did bank, it was rather nice. SO managed to position myself on Coppermill Road. About half way along. It’s a quiet residential road so didn’t get any bother. Would just say to respect that people live there and they are getting on with their day to day life’s. The road is to the west of Wraysbury reservoir. Hope this helps and thanks again!

Lossie15 wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:21 am

Ah the location - a hit or a miss with the heavies departing. I’d say it was around 30% to 70%. The latter turning right or a straight out departure but when they did bank, it was rather nice. SO managed to position myself on Coppermill Road. About half way along. It’s a quiet residential road so didn’t get any bother. Would just say to respect that people live there and they are getting on with their day to day life’s. The road is to the west of Wraysbury reservoir. Hope this helps and thanks again!

Thanks for the info; must try to get down there some time - your photos show it to be more fruitful than up on the wee road by Overton Dismantlers at Dyce! Again, great set of photos; and congrats on getting and making the most of the sunshine.

Lossie15 wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:21 am

Ah the location - a hit or a miss with the heavies departing. I’d say it was around 30% to 70%. The latter turning right or a straight out departure but when they did bank, it was rather nice. SO managed to position myself on Coppermill Road. About half way along. It’s a quiet residential road so didn’t get any bother. Would just say to respect that people live there and they are getting on with their day to day life’s. The road is to the west of Wraysbury reservoir. Hope this helps and thanks again!

Thanks a lot for this info.