visit to active vc10's at brize?

sawyerm1982 · Post by **sawyerm1982** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:11 pm

Hey folks
Does anyone have any idea how likely it would be to get to visit brize to get up close and personal with one of the beauties down there!? any ideas on how to go about arranging it?

Thanks

Mike

Tonkenna · Post by **Tonkenna** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:59 pm

Short of standing at the end of the runway it is difficult to sort out. If you live locally or have some sort of connection then it may be possible, but, if it is just for a look-see... that is harder

The Brize web site is herewith addresses etc, but don't hold out too much hope I am afraid.

sawyerm1982 · Post by **sawyerm1982** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:00 am

thank tonks!!

i suspected that but i figured it was worth a try!! i have a cousin in the raf as a loadmaster but i suspect that wont help lol! the end of brize runway it is lol!

m

Post by **Jelle Hieminga** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:12 pm

As for standing at the end of the runway, I found this page very helpful for that: http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk ... orton.html

Enjoy!

Edit: I took this photo last year from a point halfway between H and I as shown on that diagram. I'd say that's the best point to see the parked aircraft. There wasn't much flying going on when I was there so I didn't visit the ends of the runway.

sawyerm1982 · Post by **sawyerm1982** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:06 am

thanks jelle

That is one very useful website! anybody know if there is much activity at weekends from brize or is it all mainly during the week!?

mike

Laurieg · Post by **Laurieg** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:45 pm

That is the first time I have seen both types of 10 together as a squadron. Sign of the times, I suppose, (that's the 10 sqn bias cutting in there)

. Down at BZN on a course the end of the month so I will get a better look, (if I can escape from the school/pod bay).

Obviously, the one in the middle stands out.

Tonkenna · Post by **Tonkenna** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:03 pm

It's still the same really. Give me a shout when you get there.. nice to put a face to a name...

Tonks

LSS · Post by **LSS** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:20 pm

LaurieG
Once a 10 Sqn man always a 10 Sqn man

Back for re training then.
Give us a shout and will walk across for a chat.

LSS

Laurieg · Post by **Laurieg** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:09 pm

I will make a point of it. Staying at the Fleece.