Aircraft at Dunsfold?

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Where's the best place to view the aircraft at Dunsfold please? Last time I went there I was very kindly allowed in by the Airport manager but I don't want to trouble him further. I'd sure like to see the Dakota, DC6 and any other oldies. Thanks...

[Dylan35]

Dunsfold thanks

Hi all

Many thanks to Pressure Carb and No Comment, I actually needed the A340 but Im happy to say it was the last of the Virgin fleet I needed! Also for the DC-6 number, its here again but is parked as usual in just the wrong place for me to get the number!

Happy to hear the DC display at Biggin was a cracker and yes its lovely to see the old girl performing so well!

G-ELVE was out on the taxi ways today, red high wing monoplane about 50s vintage (sorry) and there were 2 AAC Lynx having some fun out there today but busy in the office, anyone got the numbers?? Also a new one in the main hangar (for me anyway) is G-BSNE, very nice little prop with "Bees knees" art on the tail!!!

Cheers, Dylan

[chevvron]

G-ELVE departed to Popham this pm

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Do you chaps mean G-ELVE, or G-EVLE? If the latter, here's a snap:
http://www.brendan-mccartney.fotopic.net/p27890561.html

[Rudolph Hucker]

As HD says, I think you'll find it's G-EVLE (it's a Rearwin 8125, or Cloudster as some call it) . It belongs to one of the commentators for the forthcoming Wings and Wheels event on 27 August.

Shameless advertising......from the voice of 119.1 on that day!

Cheers

RH

[chevvron]

Yes I should have spotted that, especially as I had another -LE (G-AZLE) on frequency also going to Popham!

[Stand 22]

A heads up. G-SIXC will be joining G-APSA at Dunsfold on Thursday afternoon. No time yet and subject to serviceability!

[Dylan35]

Hi, any idea on what time G-SIXC is coming in here? No rumours on the field that I have heard of so far today! If anyone can let me know I would be grateful as I would like a landing photo!!

Cheers, D

[Stand 22]

If it is Thursday it will be after 5pm as Top Gear film until then.

[Rudolph Hucker]

Top Gear are on their hols (as they said at the end of the programme last week) due to some football event starting today....?

[treadigraph]

So... did it arrive?

[m5dnd]

Heathrow Director,

Please check Your PM's .. Message sent!..

M5DND

[alright jack]

747 at Dunsfold

Flying over Dunsfold last Friday it appears that the 747 stored there has been modified !!! Looks very realistic from 900 feet.Anyone know any more ?? I can't upload an image unfortunately

[Dylan35]

The 747 has twin pod engines "a'la B-52" on the inboard pylons and fuel tanks on the outer, these are all fibre glass and have been fitted for "Casino Royale".

Cheers, D

The second DC-6 never turned up as far as I know!

[Dylan35]

RAF Chinook ZA704 has just carried out 3 circuits, practise approaches and grass landings!

Loads of junk flying around and not done any favours for my hay fever!

Nice to see though!!

Cheers, D

[Stand 22]

G-SIXC leaving coventry in about 15-20 mins. ETA Dunsfold 1530 ish.

[Dylan35]

G-SIXC has not turned up as yet and the cones are still on the runway!

[Dylan35]

G-SIXC just touched down a few seconds ago accompanied again by the Devon.

Again a very nice low and fast flyby with a tight circuit!

Cheers, D

[Prop Freak]

Dunsfold

Dylan35, I came down to Dunsfold yesterday to get a photo of the DC3 got turned away by a real miserable security guy. Is there anywhere that you can get a photo? I drove all round the airfield couldn't see a thing.
regards
PF

[Dylan35]

Hi PF

At the moment you have virtually no chance of getting on the airfield. Filming for casino Royale is due to continue for another 3 weeks (maybe 4) so until that is done no body can get on without a pass or having a legitimate business reason.

My best suggestion is to either wait until the film crews have left or I can e-mail you some photos?

By the way, Wings and Wheels is on 27th August, I dont think the Dak is going anywhere for a while!

Cheers, D

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