Coltishall this morning
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Coltishall this morning
I flew over Coltishall this morning and thought those who used to fly from there might be interested in seeing it again.
The runway still looks in very nice condition.
The runway still looks in very nice condition.
I can see my old office on the flight line
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Disgraceful waste of a perfectly good airfield, particularly as Norwich seem to be trying to push GA out at the moment. I was lucky enough to fly in 3 times whilst it was open - during RAF "families" days. I thought I saw some R/C modelers using the 04 end when I flew over a couple of months ago. Chris Gurney at Northrepps tells me the civilian flying club are using one of the fields just out side the NW perimeter fence - I think it might be the light coloured strip visible running parallel to the runway at the top of the pictures.
Only a matter of time before the runway has chicken huts built on it as all Norfolk airfields do in time. What a waste of an airfield in a quiet area of the country with good access to the ranges.
I wonder what state of disrepair the buildings will be in before they are required and have to undergo an expensive renovation.
As for Norwich pushing GA out, if you believe the EDP they are trying to push out the airlines as well
I wonder what state of disrepair the buildings will be in before they are required and have to undergo an expensive renovation.
As for Norwich pushing GA out, if you believe the EDP they are trying to push out the airlines as well
Halcyon Days!!
Saw the new thread title and couldn't resist a look - my first tour 1974 - 77 and for me it was really enjoyable so many great memories and many are crystal clear even now - last days of the Lightning and the intro to sqn service of the Jaguar - always enjoyed pub lunch and a couple of pints of norwich at The Rising Sun.
One particular memory
Kwachon- great to see a nice piccy from the past. I mentioned my memories and here's one of the best - 8.10 on a blu summer morning and Pete Chapman ripping around in his thrilling display routine - a superb sight and sound eh
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Was there when Pete Chapman scraped a wingtip on takeoff and shall we say, changed the colour of his underwear. Of course, being the opposing squadron we thought it was hilarious. Know better now.
Was there when Pete Chapman scraped a wingtip on takeoff and shall we say, changed the colour of his underwear. Of course, being the opposing squadron we thought it was hilarious. Know better now.
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To complete the trip down memory lane download Google Earth, access the flight sim (Ctrl + Alt + A or Ctrl + Windows Key + A) call up Coltishall and you're all set for a few circuits.