WW2 Aircraft S12

[speleo1 10]

looked same as in picture

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/6/5/2176569.jpg

 

 

b-17

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Color_Photographed_B-17E_in_Flight.jpg&imgrefurl=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress&h=1181&w=1800&tbnid=bNwXKuBLZs78cM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=200&usg=__vu94aWWTVkpEMOHA6RxCgg4OAgQ=&docid=P_ILbtRNUhezxM&itg=1

[JFKvsNixon 11]

4pm over Beighton flying East I'm not an expert on planes how can you tell from my short clip it was a Dekota was it the sound of the engine. I think it could be the same one that came over recently.

 

You can tell from the shape the of the aircraft.

[allwednesday 11]

You can tell from the shape the of the aircraft.

 

You have good eyesight JFK but thanks.

[JFKvsNixon 11]

You have good eyesight JFK but thanks.

 

If you think that is good, spare a thought for the spotters in WW2 that had to identify the planes when they were flying at a much higher altitude.

[allwednesday 11]

If you think that is good, spare a thought for the spotters in WW2 that had to identify the planes when they were flying at a much higher altitude.

 

Could you see the time on the pilots watch, Lol

[1978 14]

This was the plane only had chance to do 6 seconds though.

 

 

That is a twin engined DC-3, Dakota, probably from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It was scheduled to overfly Hunstanton at 12.00 today, flying out of, and returning to, Coningsby. Nowhere else listed for that aircraft today.

 

It flew low between Bradway and Dronfield, heading east, so must have overflown a lot of other places if that was the same plane. Organisers of the Bradway Fun Day this afternoon had asked BBMF for an overflight, but never seriously expected to get one! Probably just coincidence, but their reply said no promises but if they were in the area in transit, they might.

[allwednesday 11]

That is a twin engined DC-3, Dakota, probably from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It was scheduled to overfly Hunstanton at 12.00 today, flying out of, and returning to, Coningsby. Nowhere else listed for that aircraft today.

 

It flew low between Bradway and Dronfield, heading east, so must have overflown a lot of other places if that was the same plane. Organisers of the Bradway Fun Day this afternoon had asked BBMF for an overflight, but never seriously expected to get one! Probably just coincidence, but their reply said no promises but if they were in the area in transit, they might.

 

Good info 1978 yes it was coming from norton/bradway hackenthorpe etc direction it came over Beighton heading east I think you may have hit the nail on the head.

[johnnyeng 10]

Saw an apache helicopter Today flying over Darnall heading towards rotherham

[drummonds 10]

That is a twin engined DC-3, Dakota, probably from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It was scheduled to overfly Hunstanton at 12.00 today, flying out of, and returning to, Coningsby. Nowhere else listed for that aircraft today.

 

It flew low between Bradway and Dronfield, heading east, so must have overflown a lot of other places if that was the same plane. Organisers of the Bradway Fun Day this afternoon had asked BBMF for an overflight, but never seriously expected to get one! Probably just coincidence, but their reply said no promises but if they were in the area in transit, they might.

 

that's a long flight if it was over sheffield at 4.30. it was certainly a 4 engined plane that passed over ringinglow heading more or less north. it was silhouetted against cloud. very big tail fin and 4 radials.

[speleo1 10]

Saw an apache helicopter Today flying over Darnall heading towards rotherham

 

yes also seen that sikorsky helicopter, got it on flight radar it showed as it came from kinder scout then landed on parkwood springs heli pad,then took off over rotherham then landed at.Humberside airport.

[1978 14]

that's a long flight if it was over sheffield at 4.30. it was certainly a 4 engined plane that passed over ringinglow heading more or less north. it was silhouetted against cloud. very big tail fin and 4 radials.

 

The plane we saw was a twin engined Dakota heading east. It was much earlier than 4.30, probably nearer 3.30. The event finished at 4.00 and it was some time before that. I announced it over the tannoy, but suspect few heard because of the noise!

 

There are clearly quite a few old aircraft flying over the UK.

[GLASGOWOODS 10]

On her way to the Port rush airshow then up to Prestwick

 

this from a friend who is a plane buff

 

Ayr air show just down the road from my home. Went down the beach to watch it Saturday and it were brilliant day. The commentator said the B17 may not make it due to tech problems. The Vulcan was a sight to behold.