we took a number of calls in Flight Briefing from spotters bemoaning the fact that the a/c went North from OCK and did its downwind/base leg from that side of London. Was also surprised that two callers reported being in North London with good views across Central London and beyond but were unable to see the a/c at all. Can only put it down to the lowish cloudbase (BKN030), even though the a/c had descended to 3000' before turning finals (at least that's what our ATM was displaying)
It wobbled a bit on the last two miles - should make for interesting viewing on a stormy day with a gusting Southerly crosswind!
BTW, what happened to all the spotters on the T2 carpark roof around 1pm? were u turfed off by Plod?