F-32 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi all, I have next week off due to the discovery of 17 holiday days not yet taken and the threat of losing these if I don't take some by the beginning of April. So I'm going to have what my boss is describing as a geek week! My plan is to do the following: Monday: RAF Brize Norton to see the Herc's, VC's and Tristars Tueday: Long Marston to see the Shackleton, Wellsbourne for the Vulcan and then Brunty Wednesday: Norfolk & Suffolk aircraft museum, Norwich aircraft museum and then Lakenheath to see the Eagles Does anyone have any suggestions of anything else I can do around these locations? I'll be there so I might as well cram in as much as possible! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeds Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Midland air museum at Coventry airport is worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Trundle up to Connignsby after Norfolk? BBMF and Typhoons (& the odd Tornado) there, East Krkby down the road, Waddington not far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 waddington and scampton, coningsby, newark air museum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Definately Midland museum, haven't been there for over ten years (nice one smeds) and I guess a stop in to see the Nimrod at East Midlands needs to be done too I hadn't considered going up as far as Lincolnshire but I guess I could always book into a nice country hotel with a good selection of bitter on tap.............. Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Birmingham airport? Should see some An-12's moving.. But it can be dead there otherwise. I'd have another day at Brize Norton to be honest, can't get enough of VC-10's........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khimbar Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Definately Midland museum, haven't been there for over ten years (nice one smeds) and I guess a stop in to see the Nimrod at East Midlands needs to be done too I hadn't considered going up as far as Lincolnshire but I guess I could always book into a nice country hotel with a good selection of bitter on tap.............. Thanks chaps If you're Lincoln bound stop at the Peckwood for a drink in the Dambusters room, then visit the Bluebell for lamb shanks. And there's a nice ice cream place in Woodhall Spa. Edited February 24, 2012 by khimbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 That's not a bad idea Radleigh..................I suddenly realised they'll be gone in a couple of years and I haven't seen them in the air too often, the occassional flypast at Fairford and a display at Biggin Hill has been my lot. Same with the Eagles, they've been here for over 20 years and I've never paid them a visit.........................which is just rude to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 What about Raf Cosford, they have two new planes a Hercules and Gr9 Harrier (haven't been my self to see them, hoping someone would post pic), good day out, free entry except car park fee, which isn't stupid price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 well if you do come this way, NAM / Waddingotn, let me know ill show you round and take you for a pint or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That's not a bad idea Radleigh..................I suddenly realised they'll be gone in a couple of years and I haven't seen them in the air too often, the occassional flypast at Fairford and a display at Biggin Hill has been my lot.Same with the Eagles, they've been here for over 20 years and I've never paid them a visit.........................which is just rude to be honest! Exactly, Museum stuff isn't going no where and could always be a family day out one weekend, make the most of it and get some VC-10's or something. If the weathers good with clear skies, Brize and Lakenheath are GREAT for photos. If you've not been to Brize much, i'll get a link to show you the good spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 That would be appreciated Rad. Thanks for the offer Mark, definately take you up on that soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 For some reason I can't post the link, but if you go to google and type in 'brize norton spotting guide' You want the thunder-and-lightnings guide, it shows you loads of spots. The road that leads up to H is called Burford Road, You can park up there with no problems, and when you get towards the crash gate, you'll see a slip road with Public Footpath signs to your left, you can drive up there, round the twisty bends and park at the very end. You'll see C-130's parked up to your right, If you have steps, you can take photos over the fence. If you walk the footpath to the end of the runway, you can get shots like this ( http://russianplanes.net/EN/ID66343 ) which I took around xmas time. This was at 360/400mm though and only really good if something big comes in. Your best bet is spot K (my favourite) if there are alot of movements, good take off shots and landing (get them coming off the runway) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Your proposed trip to Flixton's Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum means you are not too far from the Hannants warehouse at Oulton Broad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I hadn't considered going up as far as Lincolnshire but I guess I could always book into a nice country hotel with a good selection of bitter on tap.............. Thanks chaps I stayed here a few years ago - http://www.the-leagate-inn.co.uk/ Comfortable room, good grub, can hear (and possibly see depending what room you get) the hardware doing circuits and bumps at Coningsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Come across the pond and visit the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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