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...

Dunsfold thanks
 

Hi all

Many thanks to Pressure Carb and No Comment, I actually needed the A340 :uhoh: 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

G-ELVE departed to Popham this pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So... did it arrive?

Heathrow Director,

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

M5DND

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 ??:ok: :eek: I can't upload an image unfortunately

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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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