Phil 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Hi all, went to London Heathrow to catch the SQ A380 on its second day of ops, sadly the sun didn't play the game all the time but had a nice couple of hours anyway. I hope you like the shots: One for the Indain boys to start with On the morning AMS-LHR-AMS We have our own logo-jets too..... Nice colour scheme Off to LCA A bit bit haze hit but nice anyways Just love this scheme Close-up HKG bound Then as this beast comes out the sun says goodbye,typical, caught the Qantas giving her a loving kiss on the forehead Huge wingspan Portrait Look at the curve of the wings, amazing Well again I hope you enjoyed them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Phil, the sun over here is also playing hide and seek with us at times. First time for me seeing Clickair. Some real close up shots you have. My favourite is the AA front shot. Nice reflection on the fuselage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 wahhh Envious of the traffic Phil!! Awesome shots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Phil, any Virgin pictures to share with us?? <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Phil, any Virgin pictures to share with us?? <_< Nope but a B744 for all you Virgin lovers out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Wow, the beast is finally there. More Virgin please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Wow... wonderful pictures there Phill, any longer sleeker Virgins to drool on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Wow... wonderful pictures there Phill, any longer sleeker Virgins to drool on? Ok due to popular demand here is one I quickly edited,enjoy peeps.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 fuahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Long virgin NICE!!!!!! I wanna go to LHR! Phil, how's spotting in Heathrow? is it spotter friendly? How many mm do we need for a decent picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irni Mastura 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) My favourite is the AA front shot. Nice reflection on the fuselage. Yeah, I favor that too And also how Qantas giving the Dugong 'a forehead kiss'.. cute comment! Edited March 21, 2008 by Irni Mastura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Wow long Virgin new livery, awesome pics Phil :clappping: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) wow we now have sq a380 coverage at london , many thanks for the photos phil , jumbo kissing super jumbo nice , not to forget the long virgin Edited March 21, 2008 by Louis L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 appreciate if some BA 757 please... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Phil, Excellent shots !!! Can you direct me to this 27L photo-spot ? As you can see (by my siggy), I'll be visiting LHR on 31mar08 and 12may08 for some spotting... Is this close to Hatton Cross Underground station ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 First time I've seen that STAR ALLIANCE livery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Phil the taiko LHR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukihiro 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Phil, nice wide bodies from LHR! 1999 style Star Alliance is still flying! Long time not trying 27L lining up. Looks like my spot is still OK Any vip planes for sharing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Hey guys, sorry for no reply, I have been away for a few days, sadly not spotting though, so here are a few replies in one. Here is a nice contrasty photo of a BA B757 for TK Pieter C this spot is quite close to Hatton Cross train station, you just walk out of the exit with the bus station in front of you and take a left along the main road and you will find the spot easily, if you like drop me a PM and maybe we can meet up?Only if the weather is nice though Walter Sim, yes heathrow is not too bad for being spotter friendly by UK standards as long as you don't do anything crazy!!! I use a 75-300 lens and this is fine. I hope this is ok guys, by the way I am going to start a thread for LHR movements soon, like the AMS one so watch this space for hopefully some nice photos and nice movements............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Waaaaa..... so many engines under the nose of that 757... Great shot Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 I did not notice that, good spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Phil, nice stuff mate! I think its about time BMI updated A320 G-MIDX...apart from the fact its faded to buggery, Varig is no longer a member, and the other week was the 6th anniversary of the MURDER of Ansett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Thanks mate. Sure, I think these A320 are going though, G-MIDU was ferried to SEN for re-spray into Spannair colours. Such a shame about Ansett R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Air New Zealand and the Australian Transport minister at the time (his wife was on QF bird) certainly did no favours! They not only murdered Ansett, but they killed my life long dream (I was 14 at the time) to fly for Ansett as a career. And to think many thought Jetstar was an overnight idea, any coincidence between Lindsay Fox pulling out of the Ansett deal and Jetstar picking Avalon just a couple of years later??? Anyhoo, thats another story, not worth entering into... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Hi Guys, due to popular demand and the fact that I like showing my photos off I have decided to do a kind of blogg for Heathrow movements that I have captured over the past six months that have been of interest to me and hopfuly you guys, this will be on-going so check back for up-dates. I have of course missed a lot of goodies and a lot have arrived or departed in bad weather so I didn't get them, anyways I hope you like the pics and if you want to see anything in particular let me know, enjoy and thanks for looking Owned by Flyglobespan and used regularly in this hybrid scheme for quite a long time. Taken 01/07/07. All Nippon started to use the T7 on the LHR route and have now re-placed the B744 completley on this route. Taken 01/07/07. Rare to get these in daylight and is caught in the last rays of sunshine lining up on 27R. Taken 01/07/07. VFAB arriving on 27L. Taken 13/09/07. We usualy get the B737's so nice to get a B762. Taken 13/09/07. Hybrid schemes are always welcome.Taken 13/09/07. Alitalia have a new colour scheme which are slowly appearing at LHR. Taken 13/09/07. Tarom also have a revised scheme. Taken 13/09/07. Icelandair have now re-fitted all their B757's with winglets, nice! Taken 13/09/07. Iberia don't often use their A319's into LHR so nice to catch this little one on finals for 09L. Taken 13/09/07. PIA look fantastic with their different tails, this handsome strech T7 is caught on finals for 09L. Taken 13/09/07. Air Canada B762's are all but gone from LHR now so here is this beauty in the blue scheme. Taken 18/09/07. Now some pics for the Virgin fans enjoy....... All taken 18/09/07. Air Algerie operate daily. Nice winglet example. Taken 18/09/07. Air Astana B752. Taken 18/09/07. Nice to get the smaller buses from Jordan on a Wednesday. Taken 18/09/07. Another Virgin. Taken 18/09/07 I hope you enjoyed these more to follow............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Wow! Lots of Virgins! Phil, what can i say... superb coverage from UK. Please post more! :drinks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
