Another day in paradise (Kirkwall Airport)

Back to Kirkwall

I realised my last entries are based on other airports so I thought before I did any more I would give a few more pics from Kirkwall.

So I will start with a question-  What does John Wayne, Orange County Choppers and Kirkwall Airport have in common.  This next two pictures will show you.  WE had a visit from G-MRAJ, a Hughes 500, in the summer.  This particular one came from the Orange County Sheriffs department and the motif on the side is outstanding.

This Cessna 340 came to visit us recently G-CCXJ

And the inside

This Islander came in from Hebridean who normally come in with their bright yellow aircraft

A couple of weeks ago, we had one of our busiest days, 4 Saab 340's, a Saab 2000, 3 helos, 2 Islanders and a terminal full of peoples

I was trying out a new camera and caught this  X'air taking off on

We are in the middle of a military exercise and I have taken a few pics, long distance but recognisable

First a pair of hawks

And the a first for me, not just for Kirkwall, anywhere.  ZA148 VC10.  I went up to the main road at the end of the 27 threshold and was well chuffed as I arrived 30 seconds before it flew over my head.

And over the 27 threshold

Finally, a couple of Citations to finish off this entry first G-WAIN

and finally D-IETZ which flew in from Mannheim on friday

That's all folks

Neil

VC10

07:12, 27 November 2009 .. Posted by jumpseat

Stunning aircraft.

Nice approach shot!

Thanks for the visit

07:37, 27 November 2009 .. Posted by orkney

Hi Tommy

This has gone all quiet, I think the board admin needs to be marketing more and emailing members to get them going again.
Always appreciate you take the time to visit my site.

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10:38, 29 December 2009 .. Posted by Anonymous

Always nice to pop by the blog site and see what's visited Kirkwall Airport.