Elephant sighted over Warrington

[MightyGem]

A Virgin 747 carried out a number of low, slow orbits over Warrington last Wednesday (18th), anyone know why?

[Danza]

Don't know why, just wanted to confirm with you. I saw it as well and can remember thinking at the time it was stange. As to why?, no ideas.

[Doors to Automatic]

The only nav feature in that area is the Whitegate NDB. Is this used as a hold for Manchester?

Other explanations - crew training? Diversion into LPL?

[This message has been edited by Doors to Automatic (edited 24 October 2000).]

[Phoenix_X]

It might've be for training. I've seen the Virgin 747 carry out at least a couple of go-arounds at Liverpool. Seemed to us they were training. But I was still outside the A/C so couldn't hear on the radio.