Birmingham Airport - Picture Thread

[Kevin Farnell]

For a prop, the ATR is far better looking than the Dash8 Q400.

Give me a Viscount any day! Or even a 748.

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I cannot get excited about any propeller aircraft since the demise of the Viscount. That aircraft sung to us in a way only jets could.

Totally agree. The shrill whine of a RR Dart (or better, four of them) had a magic to it. Many of today's propliners have a very 'dry' sound to them.

Kevin

 

[JENNYJET]

My god! A 748 was a relic, as basic as was possible. Compared to a jet, I would have gone back to school!

 

[Kevin Farnell]

My god! A 748 was a relic, as basic as was possible. Compared to a jet, I would have gone back to school!

Oh, I love the 'Budgie'

Kevin

 

[andyc941]

A trip down the M6 to Bhx this afternoon for the Wamos A333.

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[JENNYJET]

Looks magnificent does it not? All the images are excellent.

 

[JENNYJET]

I think, perhaps, when a jetliner approaches in the descent phase, those engine noises remind me of the Vickers Viscount. It is clearly an acoustic effect within the atmosphere but the mind immediately recalls the days when the Viscount was dominant with British , at BHX.

 

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How are cargo loads on the Emirates Coalpowered, are you busy at the moment with the increase in EK flights ??

 

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How are cargo loads on the Emirates Coalpowered, are you busy at the moment with the increase in EK flights ??

I think you must have me confused with another member of this forum. My knowledge of cargo loads amounts to zero I'm afraid. Maybe someone else can chime in.

 

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I think you must have me confused with another member of this forum. My knowledge of cargo loads amounts to zero I'm afraid. Maybe someone else can chime in.

Oh sorry mate, yes I am indeed getting you confused with somebody else and for the life of me, can't remember his name ???? But he works for Emirates cargo at BHX ?

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Oh sorry mate, yes I am indeed getting you confused with somebody else and for the life of me, can't remember his name ???? But he works for Emirates cargo at BHX ?

Are you thinking of CL44?

Kevin

 

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Are you thinking of CL44?

Kevin

Thanks mate, you have nailed it on the head. Silly me, yes CL44

 

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[Kevin Farnell]

Thanks, CoalPowered. Excellent photos with perfect exposure and pin sharp!

Kevin

 

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Thank you Kevin, here's a bonus one for the nice words

 

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