XL929 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just saw two red & white 727s flying quite low in extremely close formation heading south over Fareham/Portsmouth area this lunchtime. After a look on Flightradar it seems they belong to 2excel aviation, does anyone know what they're doing? They headed back north towards general Farnborough area but then I lost them. Was very unusual, wish I had a camera to hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers McFunbus Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just saw two red & white 727s flying quite low in extremely close formation heading south over Fareham/Portsmouth area this lunchtime. After a look on Flightradar it seems they belong to 2excel aviation, does anyone know what they're doing? They headed back north towards general Farnborough area but then I lost them. Was very unusual, wish I had a camera to hand! A photo shoot I'd guess, unless their oil spill response involves close formation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 They were Oil Dispersal Flight, just read on the local news site. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 And very impressive to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers McFunbus Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Turns out it was a combination of both. Simulation of a two aircraft operation and a PR opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 They've been on an exercise SW of the Wight all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for the info chaps,will keep an eye out in case I see them again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for the info chaps,will keep an eye out in case I see them again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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