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[lbaspotter]

bmi regional Embraer 145, G-RJXG positioned in earlier as BMR9463 from Bristol to operate the BMR8206 to Perpignan with the Leeds Rhinos onboard for there game against the Catalan Dragons later.

Its due to return back into Leeds from Perpignan in the early hours tomorrow morning at 01:30 as BMR8207.

 

[Moo2009]

It's great that we all get excited over a big plane at are little airstrip, I wish we had more of them though

 

[lbaspotter]

Does anyone know what the BH A320 loads have been like? Just wondering if it's demand that has brought the A330 in or is it simply that they wanted the option of the A330 if they were short of an A320?

I have heard that the A332 was used today as BH Air had no other replacement aircraft due to them having a shortage of the normal operated A320 at the moment.

 

[lbaspotter]

RAF Tornado GR4, ZA594 did a missed approach and go-around along LBA's runway 32 at around 16:15 this afternoon using callsign "Marham48'

 

[a300boy]

Tucano ZF407 just did a go around on runway 32 [1130]

 

[lbaspotter]

Due to Medical Emergancy flybe.com Dash 8-Q400, G-JEDV diverted into Leeds/Bradford earlier this afternoon whilst operating the BEE5WP service from Amsterdam to Inverness.

 

[lbaspotter]

There is a seriously big possibility that we might get to see the last ever visit of a certain famous delta lady at LBA tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 19/09/15) whilst it's enroute from Doncaster-Sheffield to Southport Air Show or on its return to base.

 

[JakeS]

I presume after last week and the fact there's been no heads up BH Air are back to their standard A320 tomorrow morning?

 

[lbaspotter]

I presume after last week and the fact there's been no heads up BH Air are back to their standard A320 tomorrow morning?

You are correct.

 

[Planecrazy]

Any news on if the Vulcan will be making a pass today?

 

[lbaspotter]

Any news on if the Vulcan will be making a pass today?

The Vulcan was originally due at 14:15 whilst on its way to Southport but I've read elsewhere there is a chance it might now appear an hour later at 15:15 whilst it's on its way back to Donny.

 

[Moo2009]

Vulcan flight plan for today can be found on the xh558 web site, looking at it it be around LBA at 2 ish

 

[lbaspotter]

Nice seeing the slow flypast of the Avro Vulcan XH558 earlier.

Meanwhile Monarch Airlines have just used Airbus A321, G-OZBL on this mornings Palma flight.

 

[michael]

it's a shame FR24 only followed the Vulcan to Southport, there's me following on FR24 thinking it's spending along time at Southport and the thing had landed back in Donny by then!!

 

[Galaxy]

Here she is over LBA today, enjoy!

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7XfUWd2S5k[/video]

 

[Aviador]

And for anybody who hasn't already been, that footage was taken from the new Hawthorne Farm pub area.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Fantastic video, I love the Vulcan :hatsoff:

And for anybody who hasn't already been, that footage was taken from the new Hawthorne Farm pub area.

I'm unfamiliar with LBA but I'm assuming it flew along the runway? If so that looks like it would be a cracking place to spend a few hours on a warm summers evening, especially if there is outside seating?

 

[Galaxy]

And for anybody who hasn't already been, that footage was taken from the new Hawthorne Farm pub area.

I was actually over the road on the footpath. The best places for spotting from the pub are parking spaces unfortunately, although the overhead cable really gets in the way of a clear shot. The picnic benches seem to be on the wrong side for watching the runway. As an aside, the Security guard from the 'Airport West' security barrier outside the Hawthorne Farm pub, came running over to me, seemingly in a slight fluster at the sight of my camera on a monopole....until I explained that I was not breaking any laws and was filming from the public footpath. I think maybe she was worried that my camera was some kind of weapon (?). Anyway she was fine afterwards, but I think I may have panicked her slightly! Be warned if you intend to take any large photography or spotting equipment with you to the Hawthorne Farm!

 

[Aviador]

Ah yes, I've come across the lady in question. It's clearly the only thing she had to do all day. To be honest, I don't think the majority of people would have any problem with equipment such as a DSLR camera so long as they're tucking into one of the Hawthorne Farm's huge cheesecakes or something. I would say video footage such as what you have taken from the roadside is achievable without an extension pole. Was that not a bit of overkill on your behalf? :whiteflag:

 

[Bigman]

Anyway, changing the subject slightly, is there any word on any additional stuff that might be coming in next weekend for the egg chasing at Elland Road?