The good folk of Lyneham were kind enough to host a few of us hacks yesterday. A flight to Pembrey and a lot of take-offs and landings, which were most impressive to watch, both from the cockpit and the beach.
I did feel a tad sorry for the newer pilots busy honing their tactical landing skills. Not only were instructors and boss of 47 breathing down their necks but they then had a bunch of hairy journos piling onto the flight deck and peering at them. They took it with very good grace, and all landings were within the box! I guess worse things happen where they're going.
Speaking as one who's been stuck down the back for plenty of dark landings in far-off places, it was fascinating stuff, and thanks for putting up with us.
Albert drivers are unsung heroes, IMHO.
