Hello
After spending Christmas with my folks, I took a rather unusual route home which allowed me to stop at a number of airfields.
My first port of call was Coventry. Plenty of ATPs about – G-BTPA was the most photogenic (and airworthy!).
G-BTPA by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
It was only a short drive from here to Wellesbourne, where based N70AA was the highlight:-
N70AA by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
G-AYMO was looking colourful in the winter gloom:-
G-AYMO by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
Next stop was Turweston, where I found Islander G-BJWO:-
G-BJWO by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
and Cessna 182 N681EW:-
N681EW by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
Cranfield was my next destination, where I found three stored Netjets:-
CS-DMR by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
and N899AG
N899AG by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
Final stop was Elstree where G-GLED was parked ‘gate gard’ style by the entrance:-
G-GLED by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
While Lake Buccaneer C-FQIP remains dumped in the undergrowth:-
C-FQIP by IndiaEcho Photography, on Flickr
I hope the photos are of interest – some more can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/indiaecho/
Neil
By: EGTC - 11th January 2012 at 19:47
No problem 🙂 That one seems to of been in since around September or so I think. I’ve got no idea when its leaving.
Dont worry about the security as such. They generally dont do anything. Normally airfield ops will come and say hi but thats all. If you say you’re taking pics they’re fine about it. I know some spotters ask ops before hand over by the tower if its okay. I’ve not done this as I fly from cranfield and know my limits as such when taking pics only 🙂
Yep, they tend to have a nice break for xmas there. Normally from xmas eve to around 3rd or so of January.
By: Indiaecho - 10th January 2012 at 22:54
Thanks for that photo EGTC – it certainly is a spectacularly painted aircraft, and I have to admit I was disappointed that my photo didn’t turn out too good, although taking a photo into the sun when it is low at this time pof the year is never going to produce the best photo.
Thanks also for the tip regarding the grass bank. My visit was a bit surreal, as with the airport being closed for the Christmas / New Year break I had it to myself with the exception of the security guys who followed me around. They never said anything – I think they realised I was no harm and welcomed having something to do – but I didn’t want to give them an excuse to give me any hassle.
By: EGTC - 6th January 2012 at 22:37
Nice one mate. I didnt know that N899AG was still in! I havent been over to Cranfield for a few weeks though. You can stand by that grass mound to take pics like I did.. Just dont go airside 🙂
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January 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm