Another day in paradise (aka Kirkwall Airport)

Goodbye Watchdog Alfa and hello Miss Scotland (we hope)

I thought I would not have any more news for this week but as always things change.  Watchdog Alfa has been in all week crewed by Simon, George up front and "tactical director" Paul Warrener in the rear.  AS the new aircraft G-SMMA is due to start work on Monday, this was Alfa's final visit to Orkney and this was commemorated by a flypast on 09-27.

Alfa came in lit up by the morning son and I messed up meaning a never to be repeated shot was lost, however, as luck would have it, Alfa flew past the airport as it finished its patrol and this time I was ready.  The limitations of my camera came to the fore as I cannot take photographs in quick succession.  None the less here is G-SFPA approaching 15

Next over the 33 threshold

And finally heading towards the North Sea

So that's it, end of an era.  Thanks to the crew and Air Traffic for keeping in touch with me to get the shots.  I have organised photos of the new aircraft so looking forward to seeing it.

And now for something completely different...........

The daughter of one of Loganairs ground handlers flew off today for a photo shoot in Glasgow, courtesy of The Sun newspaper.  The reason behind this is a great story.  Natasha Groundwater is down to the final 25 of the Miss Scotland competition.  After this weekend the numbers will be down to 20.

We all have our fingers crossed and wish her all the best this weekend, here she is with her mum before heading through pre-board search.

That is definitely it for this week.  Take care and have a good weekend

N

Natasha Groundwater

18:15, 2 June 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

Just a quick note to say it is unfortunate that Ms.Groundwater never won. I thought from the final 20 she was the most naturally beautiful woman in the comp. Hopefully she will try and go for a career in modelling as I would love to see more of her sensational facial features that my peepers have ever graced eyes on. All the best with your dental career.

C