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Visiting Heathrow...
Visiting Heathrow...
Ok, someone was bound to start this topic sooner or later...
Basically me and a friend are biting the bullet and trying a day out at a civie field, Heathrow. Having looked on google earth there doesn't look like any decent places to actually park up and shoot. Can anyone reccomend a few places - i've heard a petrol station mentioned before?
Mainly interested in the A-380 or more uncommon types...
Basically me and a friend are biting the bullet and trying a day out at a civie field, Heathrow. Having looked on google earth there doesn't look like any decent places to actually park up and shoot. Can anyone reccomend a few places - i've heard a petrol station mentioned before?
Mainly interested in the A-380 or more uncommon types...
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i'm sure the Heathrow regulars will be along for better advice.
but i've been to Myrtle avenue and its a cracking spot for 27L
and i believe you can park at the Heathrow academy and photo the approach to 27R from there.
09 end i'm not sure about but in the old days i used to go to a pub beer garden under 09L approach and eat and drink as they came over your head.
Geoff
but i've been to Myrtle avenue and its a cracking spot for 27L
and i believe you can park at the Heathrow academy and photo the approach to 27R from there.
09 end i'm not sure about but in the old days i used to go to a pub beer garden under 09L approach and eat and drink as they came over your head.
Geoff
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Brilliant thanks! That park at Myrtle avenue looks perfect...
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If they are landing from the west then you might want to try here. Park up on the path - i've never seen any problems there, and stand in the field. They use 09L all day when landing this way with only the odd a/c that lands on 09R
It's also worth trying the field behind you at Myrtle ave, parking is easier in cains lane and photography is slightly easier for the heavys!
Have a good time!
It's also worth trying the field behind you at Myrtle ave, parking is easier in cains lane and photography is slightly easier for the heavys!
Have a good time!
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Spotters corner is Myrtle Avenue in Bedfont and is just opposite the 27L threshold by Hatton Cross,with the BP petrol station behind the tube station on the opposite side of the road.The tube car park is free at the weekends anyway.
THE A380 Video for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnpBVEeLDW4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv2frCF2 ... 85DE52F271" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab ... %20bedfont" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You can park at the Heathrow academy and photo the approach to 27R from there and this where
Newall Road on North side is where the spotters ramp is by Cardinal Point,the big brown building.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab ... 20heathrow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
use this one to go onto google maps and zoom in to blob E Hatton Cross tube and pan round on street view from the BP garage
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB& ... a=N&tab=wl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WARNING; Don't stand or park too close to the undershoot though!:
THE A380 Video for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnpBVEeLDW4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv2frCF2 ... 85DE52F271" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab ... %20bedfont" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You can park at the Heathrow academy and photo the approach to 27R from there and this where
Newall Road on North side is where the spotters ramp is by Cardinal Point,the big brown building.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab ... 20heathrow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
use this one to go onto google maps and zoom in to blob E Hatton Cross tube and pan round on street view from the BP garage
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB& ... a=N&tab=wl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
WARNING; Don't stand or park too close to the undershoot though!:
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Thanks for the replies, didn't have a clue before but think im all ready now - cheers again...
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Chaps. can you park in the academy car park during the week or is it only open at weekends.
Geoff
Geoff
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I would imagine it's open in the week. Last time i went there it cost a £1an hour.
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The footbridge at Hatton Cross tube station is good for 27l arrivals/09R departures and only a short walk from Spotters corner/Myrtle Avenue.
Also see this thread
http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... f=10&t=327" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also see this thread
http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... f=10&t=327" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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sounds pretty cool
really wanna see A380. not sure if i want to experience something like that B777?
really wanna see A380. not sure if i want to experience something like that B777?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgiNgvx ... re=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This was where the 777 landed just across the road from the spotters at Hatton X.
This was where the 777 landed just across the road from the spotters at Hatton X.
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I never have been visited the Heathrow airport but I want to. Many of my relatives are there and they live in the London.When they visit that airport first time then they cal me and tell me that you also have to visit this airport at least once. So I am planning to go at there in this November.
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Can't believe you'd shoot civvies Rick.....what has the world come to!
As said above, Myrtle is great for 27L landings. there are loads of spots on the perimeter road to get shots for 27R as well (http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.47609 ... =0&src=msa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Also, for interesting stuff you might want to shoot through the fence, but don't stay there for long as the police don't really like it
A couple of old shots
TAM A330 from Myrtle
BA 777 through the fence landing on 27R
.mic
As said above, Myrtle is great for 27L landings. there are loads of spots on the perimeter road to get shots for 27R as well (http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.47609 ... =0&src=msa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Also, for interesting stuff you might want to shoot through the fence, but don't stay there for long as the police don't really like it
A couple of old shots
TAM A330 from Myrtle
BA 777 through the fence landing on 27R
.mic
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