Another day in paradise (aka Kirkwall Airport)

The biggest Falcon yet at Kirkwall

I haven't had a lot of time to look at the blog due to a family disaster and probably will not manage to post as regularly over the next wee while but will see what I can do,

Any way C-GGMI paid a visit this morning and as always the crew were delighted to show off their aircraft.  It had nothing to do with me becoming a free bureau de change this morning!!!

Here it is in all its glory

And of course the inside

The aircraft spends its time shuttling between  Canada and Austria and this morning flew up from Biggin Hill to Kirkwall then on to Vienna after picking up the owner.  Thanks again to the crew for their kindness.

This week has been a very sad week as I mentioned earlier, we had a family disaster, when my parents home was destroyed by fire on tuesday night.  Happily no-one was hurt.

One of our regular visitors to Kirkwall Airport, James Spence, a young man who ferried marine crews back and forward between the airport and Scapa Flow, passed away at the age of 31.  We are very sorry for his loss and send deepest condolences to his family at this sad time.

Thanks for looking, till next time

Fire

08:06, 5 October 2007 .. Posted by jumpseat

Sorry to hear about the fire.
Happy to hear they are ok, but I can't imagine having my home burnt down. With all memories and personal belongings that go with it.

Take care!

Thanks

10:50, 5 October 2007 .. Posted by orkney

Many thanks for your visit and words. 37 years worth of memories.

The house can be rebuilt, and I have salvaged some personal items which keeps history alive.

Regards

Neil

Edited by orkney on 5 October 2007 at 09:53