A few from Gibraltar & Manchester

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SuffolkBlue
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A few from Gibraltar & Manchester

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I enjoyed a short break in Gibraltar back in early December and while taking in some Gibraltar Premier League football at the Victoria Stadium, i managed to grab some shots of the of some arrivals and departures at the airport. Obliviously the quality isn't brilliant but hopefully it gives an idea of the proximity of everything in the territory.

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British Airways Airbus A320-23 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Europa FC v Gibraltar United - Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar Premier League, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Europa FC v Gibraltar United - Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar Premier League, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Royal Air Maroc Express ATR 72-600 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Europa FC v Gibraltar United - Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar Premier League, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Europa FC v Gibraltar United - Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar Premier League, Sunday 3rd December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

The following day I went up the rock to have a tour around the Second World War Tunnels. These lead to an opening with an incredible view across the border and airport.

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Gibraltar International Airport - Gibraltar, Monday 4th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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easyJet Airbus A319-111 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Monday 4th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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easyJet Airbus A319-111 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Monday 4th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Gibraltar International Airport - Gibraltar, Monday 4th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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20171204_124354 by Chris Day, on Flickr

...followed by a long stroll to the airport viewing gallery. The walk across the runway is a strange feeling to say the least!
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British Airways Airbus A320-232 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Tuesday 5th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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British Airways Airbus A320-232 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Tuesday 5th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Cessna 560XL Citation XLS - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Tuesday 5th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Gibraltar International Airport by Chris Day, on Flickr

From the heat of Gibraltar.....to standard Manchester! Yesterday I made the trip up to the Bolton for the football but stopped off at the Manchester Viewing Park. This was my first visit and it's an excellent set up. Despite civil aviation not being my thing, it was a great way to spend an hour or so. The weather was truly awful so again, the quality isn't great.

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Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-41R - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-41R - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Lufthansa Airbus A320-200 - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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easyJet Airbus A319-111 - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Flybe ATR 42/72 - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Aer Lingus Regional ATR 42/72 - Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, Saturday 20th January 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Re: A few from Gibraltar & Manchester

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What a quirky and interesting place, where else would you find a footie pitch next to a runway (along with a level crossing too)? Does the RAF still use Gibralta?

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Roughcutter wrote:What a quirky and interesting place, where else would you find a footie pitch next to a runway (along with a level crossing too)? Does the RAF still use Gibralta?


Yes the RAF still occupy the site to the south of the airport with a couple of T2 hangars and a very weather worn Jaguar

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Sepecat Jaguar GR1 - Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar, Monday 4th December 2017 by Chris Day, on Flickr

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Re: A few from Gibraltar & Manchester

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We don't see many pics from here that's for sure.Certainly a unique place.
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