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Old 19th Nov 2004, 09:24
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4 engine A/C Newcastle.

Hi 10 20 AM this Friday, a 4 engined jet heading East low but climbing over Newcastle/Gateshead towards the sea.

Unusual to see a plane in that bit of air - apart from Mil helos.

What was it? Why the less than usual route?

We were just sitting here in the office wondering.

Thanks....Dan
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Old 19th Nov 2004, 09:44
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Big, Little, T-Tail, High wing, Millitary etc??? Give us a few more details and we might be able to help.
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sorry

Yeah sorry, I didn't get to see it properly.looking up out of an office window.


It wasn't a high tail C 17 looking machine. Four engines..seen from underneath, A 340 perhaps? Don't think it was a Sentry...didn't notice a radar..

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Old 19th Nov 2004, 10:55
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Was going to suggest the SN2188 RJ85 service to BRU, but that leaves at 10:50
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Well, if its in the same league as an A340, it might have been a DC8 or a Tanker(B707).
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4 Eng a/c at NCL

T'was an E-3D sentry. I live on the 25 approach about 3 miles out and also saw it around the time you say. Making several approaches.

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There was an MKA DC8 in yesterday, dont know when is departed though, couldda been himl

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E3D on a PD to NCL.
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