will my 70-300 be alright?

That’s what I use, so yes!

wher exactlty did you take the pics from

The crash gate down by the industrial areas. From the travelodge roundabout, take the road that goes towards the runway/airport. It’s obvious which one. I found a hole in the gate where the padlock goes, so I put the camera in there and positioned it so that I could get those departure shots.
I think for a plane that is 757 sized, I used about 150mm.

The Surrey Connect H4 leaves North Terminal Arivals at 20 past the hour and takes about 10 minutes to reach The Greyhound in Charlwood

I’ll have to try that, then 🙂

Thanks very much for comments:D

Metrobus operate the local services. No direct bus from Gatwick – Charlwood (nearest village which is a ten minute walk from 08R), but there is the 526/527 service from Horley and Crawley, both of which are accessible by bus from Gatwick so it’d be possible but it’d take a while, I imagine.

EDIT: Having looked at relevant timetables, journey should take approx 40 minutes, plus another 10 minutes walking (50 mins in total). Just as easy (if not as relaxing) to walk, since you can stop off (as I did) by the Travelodge at Lowfield Heath where you can get departure shots like the first few in my selection if they use 08R.

Thanks for comments so far guys!

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Tom

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Tom