F-WBXL A330-743L Beluga

[nqypics]

Hi all,

had this one in for some crosswind training today, nice to see one on my doorstep so close up also a welcome charter arrival as well:

F-WBXL by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-2 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-3 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-4 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-5 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-6 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

F-WBXL-7 by Phil Salter, on Flickr

LZ-LAC by Phil Salter, on Flickr

thanks for looking and as always c&c's welcome

cheers,

Phil

[alfred]

Some great shots there.I used to see the A300 based beluga go into Hawarden when i worked near Chester.I have a feeling they had a number painted on somewhere.
The A320 is quite an early example.

[nqypics]

Thanks

I managed to see all the A300ST fly over me high level, and only ever took pictures of 1 at Hawarden while walking around Chester Zoo, you are correct with the numbers on them they were on the front of the dome and both extra rear stabilisers. As far as im aware none of the A330 ones have numbers as of yet.

I had to check the A320 myself and yes that is an oldie and one i actually needed to spot which is a bonus, not bad for a 28 year old plane didnt smoke much on take off either

cheers

Phil