Is AN-22 back again.
There's an 'Antonov' due to depart RNAS Yeovilton on Thursday, morning. probably to carry a Lynx to Oman.
Going on what happened last time, it will probably fly down to VL on Wednesday.
Going on what happened last time, it will probably fly down to VL on Wednesday.
Presumably that lingering doodlebug drone I heard an hour or so ago tonight just to the east of BEagle Towers was the old boy off on another trip?
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That would tie in quite nicely with what I heard, east of London at about 6-7ish (can't remember the exact time) on 20th. It was a big, low drone that seemed to fill the sky, heading off to the south-west.
Annoyingly the sky was really clear with lots of high white clouds, so any aircraft should have stood out against the cloud. Could I see it??
That would tie in quite nicely with what I heard, east of London at about 6-7ish (can't remember the exact time) on 20th. It was a big, low drone that seemed to fill the sky, heading off to the south-west.
Annoyingly the sky was really clear with lots of high white clouds, so any aircraft should have stood out against the cloud. Could I see it??
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Late in 1999, I had the displeasure of flying on the AN22 between CAI and KIX (direct) in a little under 12hrs. I say displeasure because although it's a wonderful aircraft in it's own right, it's 
hard on the ears. That said, it's one of the most easy aircraft I've ever flown (yes flown) and is up there amongst the Boeings in terms of handling etc.
Where is she now VEEPS ?
hard on the ears. That said, it's one of the most easy aircraft I've ever flown (yes flown) and is up there amongst the Boeings in terms of handling etc.Where is she now VEEPS ?
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Just a little comparison,
Avro Shackle 3400 HP 6 blades each balde absorbing 583 Hp
AN22 15000Shp 8 Blades each absorbing 1875 Shp
Power unit's aint half come a long way !
Avro Shackle 3400 HP 6 blades each balde absorbing 583 Hp
AN22 15000Shp 8 Blades each absorbing 1875 Shp
Power unit's aint half come a long way !
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Delighted to see her this evening at 18:55L just south of the Wrexham beacon climbing southbound. Heard it for some time above cloud before actually seeing it, the sound is `very` differant although at first I wondered if it might be an Electra out of Liverpool. White fuselage with blue tail, and if it was from Manchester the rate of climb is poor.
Also saw the Beluga whilst yomping around the Welsh hills of Llangollen this afternoon, have seen her before but still it makes me stop and stare.
Regards
Also saw the Beluga whilst yomping around the Welsh hills of Llangollen this afternoon, have seen her before but still it makes me stop and stare.
Regards
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