Civilian Aviation

I went to Heathrow with a few friends on November 6th 2010 to see the final BA B757 land after its flight with BA employees. There was a few nice types to arrive, although weather wasnt always ideal. I just thought i'd share a few pics with you.











and the British Airways retro livery B757 G-CPET

Some real treats you caught on that trip.
Why the rear looking angle in all your shots if I may ask?

E.

Thanks very much
The main reason was because the light only really reflected off of them at that point (it was dull at times) and I just wanted abit of a different angle instead of the usual side on shots I normally go for.

beech19a wrote:Thanks very much
The main reason was because the light only really reflected off of them at that point (it was dull at times) and I just wanted abit of a different angle instead of the usual side on shots I normally go for.

makes good sense

E.

I'm assuming that was at Myrtle Avenue in which case you are very right about the light there. A motor drive sequence of shots from when they come into view to when they drop below the fence line reveals a very wide range of exposure and lighting. A favourite game of mine is get the light just right on the iridescent BMI lettering and SAS lettering. That really brings an image to life. BMI might be as common as muck at Heathrow but I love their full colour scheme.

Funny you should mention that! I always try to do the same thing with the BMI titles! BMI is one of my favourite airlines (I did work experience with them when I was 15yrs old, 11yrs ago)
I agree that the light can change dramatically at Myrtle Avenue (which is indeed where I was)

brianw999 wrote: BMI might be as common as muck at Heathrow but I love their full colour scheme.

But they are a pain to focus on.

It's a pity we didn't know you Beech19a, as I could have said hello. I was stood at the other end of the Green and you were probably stood next to my mate. I've been told that that Turk A319 was Turkish Air Force. I'll have to check though.

nice pics there mate, great catch with the Turkish Air Force A319 I do like first and last shots, must try Heathrow some time

Spyderleader,
Aww its ashame I didnt know you! I was standing on the path with my friends Paul and Ian.
Who is your mate? Yeah, I think the Turkish leader went past with a police escort shortly after the A319 landed.

Binbrook87, thanks very much. Heathrow is a good place. Give it a try