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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:20:19 GMT
I dropped my daughter and her friends off at Thorpe Park yesterday just before 10am and had to pick them up at about 6.30pm. In between, the time was mine...! I had intended to visit some of the Essex fields I hadn't been to in a long while, but the weather was better to the west so I had a quick change of plan...
First visit was a very quick stop at Heathrow- 6 new and 6 "upgraded" having previously only seen them as overflights!
Heathrow 30/06/21
A7-BEN B.777-3DZER Qatar
A9C-FB B.787-9 Gulf Air
B-2047 B.777-39LER Air China @
B-8118 A.330-343 Hainan Airlines
CS-TJK A.321-251Neo TAP
EI-LRE A.321-253Neo Aer Lingus
G-TTNG A.320-251Neo BA @
G-XWBH A.350-1041 BA @
G-ZBKH B.787-8 BA @
N673UA B.767-322ER United @
N728AN B.777-323ER AA @
N29961 B.787-9 United
OH-L
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:22:23 GMT
After a quick stop I headed west - next visit was Barkham near Wokingham.
At A1 Car Spares, was a Rotorway Executive that I needed..
Barkham 30/06/21
G-BSGV Rotorway Executive
Then back on the motorway- stopping at Membury services and viewing from the back of the car park, the following could be seen- none needed.
Membury 30/06/21
G-BALG Robin DR.400
G-CDHR Ikarus C.42
G-OSPH Ikarus C.42
G-SAMC Ikarus C.42 @
G-TFLX Pegasus Quik
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:24:53 GMT
Next stop was Kemble, mainly for the 3B- Airbuses.
Also needed 2 G- and one of the LN- 737s.
I've just listed the G.A, "military" and ex-Norwegian 737s along with the Air Mauritius Airbuses.
Kemble 30/06/21
G-ATXD PA-30
G-AZWS PA-28R
G-BPAF PA-28
G-BPPF PA-38
G-BXZB CJ.6 “CT180”
G-CDEO PA-28
G-EDGI PA-28
G-EGBP Champion 7ECA
G-ELUN Robin DR.400
G-FLOR Europa
G-GRLS SkyRanger Swift
G-HOLM EC.135
G-HRDB A.109S
G-IANC TB.10 Tobago
G-KFCA Ikarus C.42
G-MEGZ Ikarus C.42
G-OSAR B.206LLongRanger
G-PMIZ Pitts S.12 Monster
G-VICC PA-28
XE665 Hunter
XH134 Canberra (G-OMHD)
XH135 Canberra
XR540 Gnat (XP502)
XT905 Phantom
XW544 Buccaneer /O
XX894 Buccaneer /R-020
LN-DYT B.737
LN-DYU B.737
LN-NGD B.737
LN-NGN B.737 @
LN-NGP B.737
LN-NHC B.737 @
LN-NHD B.737
SE-RPX B.737
SE-RRH B.737
SE-RRI B.737
3B-NBF A.319
3B-NBH A.319
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:27:15 GMT
Then it was on to Staverton- first visit here this year so made a few.
Staverton 30/06/21
G-ASVM C.F.172E
G-ATOT PA-28
G-AWEL Fournier RF.4D
G-BKDJ Robin DR.400
G-BKXF PA-28R
G-BSOG C.172M
G-CDMX PA-28
G-CDWK R.44
G-CJLI PA-28
G-CMBC C.550 Citation Bravo
G-COPR R.44
G-DLAD C.208 Caravan I
G-DOBS Van’s RV.8
G-ELCH RC.114B
G-GMOX C.152
G-GPOT AW.109SP GrandNew
G-JMRT Ikarus C.42
G-JTBP PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage
G-OASH R.22
G-OCAC Robin R.2112
G-OOUK Cirrus SR.22
G-OPSS Cirrus SR.20
G-OXOM PA-28
G-PCIZ PC.12
G-SARA PA-28
G-SAZZ Piel CP.328
G-SHMI EV.97 Eurostar
G-SRBM Beech B.300
G-SUEI DA.42 Twin Star
G-TREE B.206B JetRanger
G-TRNG A.109E
G-TROW Ikarus C.42 FB80
G-TWSR Silence Twister
G-TWTR R.44
G-UIMB Guimbal Cabri
G-VONI PA-32R-301T Saratoga II TC
2-TBMI TBM.910
2-WOOD C.550 Citation Bravo
N22UB C.525C CJ4
N203CD Cirrus SR.20
N208AD C.208B Grand Caravan
N208TG C.208B Grand Caravan
N477PM PA-31-310B
N663KK Cirrus SR.22
N899DZ Beech 99
N936CT Cirrus SR.22 (cab)
SE-JTO? Eurocopter
If anyone can confirm the Swedish that would be great, thanks!
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:32:12 GMT
Next up was Tewkesbury where I had heard about 11 Westland W.30s stored.
Typically and annoyingly, I could only see 10 !
From the colour scheme, I believe I saw the 3 American examples (all seen before). But I only saw 7 of the supposed 8 Indian examples.
If anyone can help with which one was missing that would be much appreciated!!
All registrations taken from a Scramble article - no external markings carried.
Tewkesbury 30/06/21
N112WG W.30
N118WG W.30
N5820T W.30
Plus 7 of following 8 W.30s (but which...?!)
VT-EKE
VT-EKG
VT-EKK
VT-EKL
VT-EKM
VT-EKN
VT-EKX
VT-EKY
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:37:07 GMT
Then I cut across country to Enstone. I hadn't been for a few years, so had been looking forward to this. As always, a very friendly field.
In return for a charitable donation, access to the main hangar was granted. Some but not all of the other hangars were open, so still need to go back...
But still made 13 !
Enstone 30/06/21
D-ECFE Oberlerchner JOB 15-150
F-GDNR SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad
G-AHHY Taylorcraft Plus D "LB369"
G-ALGA Piper Vagabond
G-ATOR PA-28
G-AVEO Cessna F.150G
G-AVLT PA-28
G-AWFS PA-25 Pawnee (frame only)
G-AWKD Piper Vagabond
G-AXPF Cessna F.150K
G-AYJR PA-28
G-AZLN PA-28
G-BAVO Stearman A.75N "USAAC 26"
G-BEFA PA-28
G-BFDK PA-28
G-BGXT TB.10 Tobago
G-BHRW Jodel DR.221
G-BJSZ Piper J-3C Cub
G-BNVE PA-28
G-BODO Cessna 152
G-BODS PA-38 Tomahawk
G-BOUJ Cessna 150M
G-BPUA EAA Biplane
G-BRBV Piper J-4A
G-BSLK PA-28
G-BTCE Cessna 152
G-BTUW PA-28
G-BUGV Slingsby T.61F Venture
G-BUJM Cessna 120
G-BVPX Bensen B.8 Gyrocopter
G-BVSM Rotary Air Force RAF-2000GTX
G-BXDI DHC.1 Chipmunk “WD373”
G-BXRC Avions Mudry CAP.10B
G-BXUA Campbell Cricket Mk.5
G-BYSP PA-28
G-CBJE Rotary Air Force RAF-2000GTX-SE
G-CCHH P&M Aviation Pegasus
G-CCJL Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26 “PV303 /ON-B”
G-CCPD Campbell Cricket Mk.4
G-CDUL Best Off SkyRanger
G-CHDK Magni M-16C Tandem Trainer
G-CHHV Junqua RJ-03
G-CIAO III Sky Arrow 650T
G-CIJN Stearman PT.17 “USAAC 582”
G-CITM Magni M-16C
G-CKSU Stearman PT-13B Kaydet "USAAC 16"
G-CKWZ Grob G.109B
G-CLCJ CCF Harvard 4 "EX490”
G-CLHJ Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26B “ZL-N”
G-CPPM NA AT-6 Harvard II “RCAF 091”
G-DADA AutoGyro Europe MT-03
G-ENAA Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26B “EN130 /FN-A”
G-EOFW Solar Wings Pegasus
G-EORG PA-38 Tomahawk
G-ERDS DH.82A Tiger Moth
G-GOTC GA.7 Cougar
G-GTTP P&M Aviation Quik
G-JIMB Beagle Pup
G-MCTO Flylight Dragon Chaser
G-OHAC Cessna F.182Q
G-OJSH Thruster T.600N
G-OWOW Cessna 152
G-PSRT PA-28
G-RDFX Aero AT-3
G-RORY Piaggio FWP.149D
G-SAPM TB.10 Trinidad
G-SAYS Rotary Air Force RAF-2000GTX-SE
G-SION PA-38 Tomahawk
G-TYGA AA-5B Tiger
G-VPSJ Europa
G-WAVE Grob G.109B
G-XSFT PA-23 Aztec F
G-YOLO Aeroprakt A-22L2 Foxbat
XX764 Jaguar
N2177G Cessna 182A
N8968H North American Navion A
thanks to Graham (gtf4j2m) - I used his old list as a template to save a bit of typing!
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:43:01 GMT
Short on time now, I had a quick visit at Kidlington. Another 5 made.
Kidlington 30/06/21
G-CLZN AS.350B3 Ecureuil
2-YOLO Cirrus SF-50 Vision
D-CAGA Phenom 300
N113MH SA.226T Merlin IIIB
N601S CL.601 (2-SIAM reserved)
5N-TAK Be.200 (2-KAKA reserved)
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 15:44:37 GMT
Then finally a quick stop at Woodperry, near Beckley
Woodperry 30/06/21
G-BIGB Bell 212
N260A B.206B
(Unfortunately G-UHGB that I also wanted to see was away up north- one for next time!)
Then I rushed down the M40 and M25 and miraculously made it to Thorpe Park for 6.30. Even more miraculously, my daughter and friends came out on time too!
A successful day- a few photos to follow!
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Post by howardlgw on Jul 1, 2021 16:29:43 GMT
Noted on the LAAS google groups site, SE-JTO quoted as ex G-WASS , hope this helps Howard
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2021 16:47:28 GMT
Next up was Tewkesbury where I had heard about 11 Westland W.30s stored. Typically and annoyingly, I could only see 10 ! From the colour scheme, I believe I saw the 3 American examples (all seen before). But I only saw 7 of the supposed 8 Indian examples. If anyone can help with which one was missing that would be much appreciated!! All registrations taken from a Scramble article - no external markings carried. Tewkesbury 30/06/21N112WG W.30 N118WG W.30 N5820T W.30 Plus 7 of following 8 W.30s (but which...?!) VT-EKE VT-EKG VT-EKK VT-EKL VT-EKM VT-EKN VT-EKX VT-EKY Phil- There is a report on the Oxford Aviation Group site for the Westlands- for a visit on Sunday maybe of some use. Bob  |
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 17:34:14 GMT
Thanks Howard- that’s great and confirms that one!
And thank you Bob- the only report I can find on that site is dated Sunday 28th June 2020!
Which, along with Scramble, is what I used to find them, but the report is a year old- unless you’ve found a newer one…?
Thanks again
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Post by zz on Jul 1, 2021 19:38:54 GMT
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Post by graham on Jul 2, 2021 7:17:10 GMT
Hi ZZ
This is what Planebase says are there, but this could be out of date of course. Based on this, it "looks" like EKG is the missing one
Airport : Tewkesbury
G-BLTY WG-30 160 019 Private
VT-EKE WG-30 100-60 021 Private
VT-EKK WG-30 100-60 025 Private
VT-EKL WG-30 100-60 028 Private
VT-EKM WG-30 100-60 027 Private
VT-EKN WG-30 100-60 029 Private
VT-EKX WG-30 100-60 039 Private
VT-EKY WG-30 100-60 040 Private
N112WG WG-30 100 012 Private
N118WG WG-30 100 018 Private
N5820T WG-30 100 004 Private
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Post by zz on Jul 2, 2021 7:44:55 GMT
Thanks Graham - there are 2 different lists.. one that shows G-BLTY and one that shows VT-EKG (same aircraft, not sure which its last registration was!)
Unfortunately, either way, its still 11 listed and I only saw 10 !
Thanks though!
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Post by zz on Jul 2, 2021 7:50:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2021 12:50:10 GMT
Thanks Howard- that’s great and confirms that one! And thank you Bob- the only report I can find on that site is dated Sunday 28th June 2020! Which, along with Scramble, is what I used to find them, but the report is a year old- unless you’ve found a newer one…? Thanks again Phil- No your right- it was a report from 2020- spent to much time at home to watch the years go by- sorry!!!! Bob |
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Post by zz on Jul 2, 2021 13:35:12 GMT
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Post by zz on Jul 2, 2021 13:35:42 GMT
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Post by zz on Jul 3, 2021 8:01:26 GMT
lastly,the W.30s at Tewkesbury. Photos from my phone so haven't come out very well. The first shot shows 4 (all believed to be VT-) The second shot just about shows 6 - the 3 red should be the US registered. The "missing" 7th could have been tucked in there too, but it didn't appear so.  IMG_5919 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_5920 by Phil M, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2021 14:35:24 GMT
lastly,the W.30s at Tewkesbury. Photos from my phone so haven't come out very well. The first shot shows 4 (all believed to be VT-) The second shot just about shows 6 - the 3 red should be the US registered. The "missing" 7th could have been tucked in there too, but it didn't appear so. IMG_5919 by Phil M, on Flickr IMG_5920 by Phil M, on Flickr Phil, The more I look at the 2nd photo it looks like 7 due to the angle looks like three to the right of the three red (US ones) just behind the white van -may pay a trip there myself next week  I'm sure the mystery will unravel in the near future.  Bob |
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Post by rugbyref on Jul 3, 2021 15:36:08 GMT
Is it worth writing / emailing the owner to ask if someone could be allowed to identify and publish the identities of those visible to stop anyone tempted to go nosing around?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2021 8:28:40 GMT
Is it worth writing / emailing the owner to ask if someone could be allowed to identify and publish the identities of those visible to stop anyone tempted to go nosing around? Already done- hopefully my e-mail is in their inbox as we speak- great minds think alike.  Happy Days Bob |
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Post by zz on Jul 4, 2021 9:42:50 GMT
Thanks Bob- I could only be sure of there being 10 outside (2 to the right of the US ones) but you could well be right, there may well be another tucked to the right.
Good luck with your request- if you are successfu, is there any chance you could make a note as to which is which from my photos, so I can know which 10 I saw?! That would be much appreciated!
I did also consider getting in touch for a future visit- when we are all back to normality, perhaps an AFA group can try for a Staverton/ Tewkesbury visit/tour- perhaps a charitable donation might pave the way?
Cheers-good luck!
Phil
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2021 10:03:45 GMT
Hi Phil, Finger crossed that I get a reply- never the less, will still pay a visit even without a reply, hopefully there is someone around whom I can ask and get the nod, as far as I am aware there are no marking on the choppers and you need to get into or look into the cabs to get serial's etc- but we will see. Regarding a tour of Staverton- that would be a great shout- there was a guy who did tours around the hangars pre-covid- I'm sure that Graham, Bill and Jeff did an editorial visit - but I maybe wrong. Regarding next week- the plan is now my electrician is coming on Monday, and I have a pass out from my beloved- is Kemble, Oaksey, Aston Down,Over Over, Staverton, Tewkesbury, Bidford and BHX- then home for the match -well thats the plan anyway- Bob
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Post by graham on Jul 4, 2021 11:26:02 GMT
Hi Bob, indeed , Bill arranged a couple of hanger tours at Staverton, must have been around three years ago now, if I recall, the chap who very kindly showed us around was Keith and I think we chucked a tenner in the charidee box each.
EDIT - just checked and we did two hanger tours within a month, 18 October 2018 and then 15 November 2018. Despite the second tour being just a month later, I still made an additional dozen or so frames so it does indeed show what lurks inside closed doors at Staverton.
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Post by zz on Jul 4, 2021 11:27:44 GMT
Sounds good Bob. Yes, I read on Scramble or Oxford group that someone got around last year and found all construction plates- hopefully you can do the same! And no- there are no external marking carried on any.
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Post by zz on Jul 4, 2021 11:29:14 GMT
Sounds good Bob. Yes, I read on Scramble or Oxford group that someone got around last year and found all construction plates- hopefully you can do the same! And no- there are no external marking carried on any.
Yes Staverton used to allow the tours- hopefully soon they may continue and we could all get on one.
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Post by rugbyref on Jul 4, 2021 12:20:12 GMT
That would mean an early start for me from Kent, but worthwhile!
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Post by billsamuels on Jul 4, 2021 19:15:03 GMT
Sounds good Bob. Yes, I read on Scramble or Oxford group that someone got around last year and found all construction plates- hopefully you can do the same! And no- there are no external marking carried on any. Yes Staverton used to allow the tours- hopefully soon they may continue and we could all get on one. Hi Phil, Re the Staverton tours, I emailed the chap (Keith), who used to organise things, last week but to this point I’ve not received any response. The last time I spoke to him (my last tour) about 2 years ago, he said that a new GM had joined the airport and one of the first things he did was to suspend the Hangar tours… If I get a response I’ll let everyone know but I suspect they may have stopped, permanently. Love your reports mate and you’ve definitely sparked my interest for a visit to Tewkesbury. I missed all the Indian’s when they were down near Gatwick… Anyway, keep the reports coming mate. Bill |
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Post by wilbur on Jul 4, 2021 20:25:44 GMT
Actually bumped into Keith at the Air Britain Fly In at Turweston a couple of weeks ago and asked him about the Staverton tours. He said they are still suspended but there is now a new GM (female) in place so maybe things will change going forward.
Wilbur.
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I'm sure the mystery will unravel in the near future. 
