Hi folks,
This thread includes a bit of everything but wanted to include it in a single report so filed under GA.
Decided to get out and about these two weeks before starting a new job in April and what better opportunity than to see the US Carrier moored off Portsmouth.
I arrived yesterday morning (24th) and proceeded to Eastleigh Rail yard to see what shots could be had of the stored ex-Sultan Sea King's waiting disposal. Many fences in the way but managed to get these on MF.
RN Sea King @ Southampton Eastleigh Rail Depot, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
RN Sea King @ Southampton Eastleigh Rail Depot, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
RN Sea King @ Southampton Eastleigh Rail Depot, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
RN Sea King @ Southampton Eastleigh Rail Depot, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
RN Sea King @ Southampton Eastleigh Rail Depot, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
I then spent several hours around Lee On Solent Airfield - I must add a thanks to anyone who assisted in helping me gain access to the airfield. It was much appreciated and you know who you are.
G-JSAT Britten Norman Island @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
Brand new Islander yet to fly and destined for the Channel Islands Air Search after their aircraft crashed a year or so ago. In the back can be seen an Army Defender, believed to be ZG996.
G-CIGM Britten Norman Islander @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-JOID Cirrus SR-22 @ Lee On Solent, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-OMPH Vans RV-7 @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-SAMZ Cessna C150 @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AFGZ De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth II @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-ADKN DH87B Hornet Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-CDLW Zenair CH.601 UL Zodiac @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-CBZM Jabiru SPL-450 @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
Sure I've seen this somewhere before? Ofcourse, it's Liskeard regular https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrpuk/16308010914/
G-POTR Agusta A109 @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-POTR Agusta A109 @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
Nipped past HMS Sultan to see what was photgraphable. The busy car park meant a clean shot was only possible after work hours so took this at sundown hence the poor resolution. 4 Wessex and 1 Sea King. Clearly used for battle damage training; XV724, XT484, XS514, XR518 & ZA170.
Sea King and Wessex aircraft @ HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
Then nipped down to the shoreline to see what Navy ships where about in the Dockyard.
HMS Defender, Type 45 Destroyer @ HMNB Portsmouth, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
HMS Illustrious light aircraft carrier @ HMNB Portsmouth, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
And finally the piece de resistance!
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) @ The Solent, Stokes Bay, Lee On Solent, Gosport, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Hampshire Trip 24/03/2015 GA + MIL
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Re: Hampshire Trip 24/03/2015 GA + MIL
Brilliant post, great shots and some really interesting content in them...
Don't say something crass, to hide your envy. Just give credit, when its applicable...
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Re: Hampshire Trip 24/03/2015 GA + MIL
Great set, looks like you had a good time and went to many places in a short stay. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks jonny and FJB. Few more shots from Lee On Solent. Not the best quality as I was after the reg's of these!
G-CDPG Crofton Auster J/1A @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AGHY DH-82A Tiger Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
WP930 De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AHPZ De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AAJT De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AAJY De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-CDPG Crofton Auster J/1A @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AGHY DH-82A Tiger Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
WP930 De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AHPZ De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AAJT De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
G-AAJY De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth @ Lee On Solent Airfield, Hampshire. by Cornish Aviation, on Flickr
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