Another "what is it?"
 

Most Tuesday nights at around 11:30pm I am walking through South Croydon on me way back from the pub. On a number of occasions I have seen the lights of a turboprop heading in a northerly direction, probably out of Gatwick and climbing though perhaps 9000' or so...

It sounds very much as though it's Dart powered - I assume that a Herald is out of the question now, so I guess it's either an HS-748 or an F-27 - or possibly even a G1. I assume it is a mail or newspaper flight.

I be curious, so anyone know?

Cheers

Treadders

Many people have seen many stange things at 2330 after departing a drinking venue! :}

While I was still there, ABR were operating a F-27 and a Herc out of LGW. Think they did two LPL mail flights, with the first being at about 2230Z which would tie in with your pub closing time sightings.

I could be wrong... am doing my best to check but my source is evading me at the moment!!

Either of those sound authentic - very distinctive, the Dart! Even after three or four pints! Thanks Chaps!

PS, I am one of the strange things people see! :)

Confirmed...
ABR22A 2215Z dep LGW - LPL on an F27 on Tues, Weds, Thurs and Fri.

Good excuse to go to the pub until closing time for three more days running!

Many thanks No Comment, My drunken slumbers will be less troubled now! Now as to those evenings, you paying?:zzz:

Cheers!

Treadders