When and where?

Yes, indeed it was Sumburgh, probably taken late 70`s. Landing on runway 33 necessitated a curved approach to avoid Compass Hill.

Interestingly, around this time, a F4 Phantom, from Leuchars on practice diversion, disregarded the curved approach and came straight in over the hill and overshot as intended. However, a successful landing probably could have been achieved if the aircraft was “dumped” on to the runway, which it was used to doing anyway!

If it is Sumburgh, then it used to be good fun on departure in the Viscount as well. Tuck the wheels up and a quick turn out to the left to avoid the rising ground in front of you with 4 Darts whstling away in your ears. Good times ! 😀

That would make more sense than Poolewe and explain both the building and the ‘plane…

Adrian

I would hazard a guess at on approach to runway 33 at Sumburgh.

Poolewe?

Now that really is a wild guess!

Adrian

Clue: The sea state is not normally like this!

Well can say it is a Dan Air Avro/HS748 but suspect you already know that! 🙂

Jon