These won’t win any photographic competitions, but they may be of interest.
A friend rang to give the heads up that the 727 “Tiger1” was just about to take off from Southend.
So I managed to get these quick shots from my back garden. It headed North, did a trip around Norfolk, then headed
(I believe) to Lasham. I wonder if anyone has any more info ? I was told it may be about to be converted to an anti
pollution spray aircraft.
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By: EGTC - 23rd January 2014 at 23:25
Very nice 🙂
By: AlanR - 23rd January 2014 at 22:52
Thanks for the info chaps.
By: Newforest - 23rd January 2014 at 20:05
Yes, sorry to be confusing all these 727’s floating about! Thanks for the update on the second Oil Response aircraft. Thread for 9Q-CDC is below.
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?128519-Congo-President-s-727-departs-Southend
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd January 2014 at 19:00
Who does that belong to?
By: AeroPics - 23rd January 2014 at 18:52
Nice to see another prospective of its very impressive departure! Certainly a special day at Southend Airport!
This will preumably be the second B.727 for the anti-pollution spray company based at Hurn. Can’t find the thread for the photos and details of the first one delivered.
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?125602-Boeing-727&highlight=G-OSRA
Here is the thread for the first B.727 delivered to Oil Spill Response.
No – I understand it is currently planned to eventually return to Africa. The second oil spill response 727 is currently under maintenance in the States. I think they will appreciate a slightly younger and better 727 than 9Q-CDC!
G-OSRA did also fly as ‘Tiger 1’ – which may be why there is confusion. I believe it was just the crew from G-OSRA which ferried the aircraft. I hope this clarifies things!
By: Newforest - 23rd January 2014 at 18:34
This will preumably be the second B.727 for the anti-pollution spray company based at Hurn. Can’t find the thread for the photos and details of the first one delivered.
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?125602-Boeing-727&highlight=G-OSRA
Here is the thread for the first B.727 delivered to Oil Spill Response.
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