I have enjoyed the Ice Pilots series like so many people and had no idea as I’m sure none of us did about Arnies illness. We did see a small glimpse of his family life when his young teenage daughter beat cancer herself. Very sad abd cruel for her and his wife that the disese has come back to haunt them again.
A real character. Few pilots these days will ever get the oppportunity to fly so much, gain so many hours and have the knowledge and will to pass on their experiences.
RIP Arnie

There has been twice in a month a BAe 146 going into Yeovilton. Any ideas who’s this might be ? presume a Uk one, but doesn’t look like a Royal flight.
We have also had an Apache doing circuits, and some Pumas as well at Henstridge.

Great Shots

Excellent shots. The detail you have captured (rivets, creased skin on fuselarge’s and wings) is superb. I also notice how good the positioning is i.e. where you have stood and managed the different light conditions. I have been lucky enough to have some photos published in aviation magazines now and again, but these are very worthy of any publication. Well done and thank you for letting us all see your aviation year, it makes me want to improve and learn more.

Living near Heathrow

I was brought 6 miles from Heathrow. Would catch the 237 bus and change at Feltham for the 285 to the centre. Could watch the planes from the waiting lounge at Terminal 1 all day if you wanted. Queens building had a chap who would give a commentary and tell you where the planes were going to in the summer. Dad used to drive me to Car Park 2 after tea for some spotting. What great aircraft they were. IL-62, Caravelles, CV-880 (Swissair)that made more smoke than everything else, etc.
When I lived at Sunbury we used to play football and cricket at the local rec. We were not old enough to have a watch in the early days, so when we needed the time in the summer, if the BOAC VC-10 went over us it was 6.30pm and the South African AW 707/747 meant we had to pedal home for tea at 7.00pm, they were that regular in those days. When we were older and allowed to stay out untill 8.00pm ! the Quantas 707/747 would go over at 7.55. A mad dash home was then made. If late we would say ‘not our fault Mum’ the plane was late ! Great days, and yes, that wooded fence was all there was between you and the planes, but I had no camera then, only bins.

Always good to read and see what happens at Duxford on a daily basis. Well done to all for your efforts.