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When Monty's Messenger flew into Doris


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Not the best of days to be flying.

 

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Not the original RG333, which crashed in Germany in August 1945.  This one is really G-AIEK painted with invasion stripes.


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Up and away from Damyn's Hall

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At Tilbury Container Port.


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The BP refinery and terminal at Canvey Island.


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The  World's longest pier at Southend.

 

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On approach to Southend flying into 40-45kts progress is very slow and turbulent.


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The industrial estate at Rochford.


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Hanging in the air at about 20kts.


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Down, stopped and now being blown backwards.


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Onto the apron with brakes on but the plane is still being blown back.

 

The original Messenger RG333 was Field Marshal Montgomery's personal transport until it's accident. Monty suffered a couple of cracked vertebrae in the crash.

The strong wind is from the storm named Doris which is causing disruption in the UK at the moment.

 

 

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On ‎23‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 11:24 PM, jury42 said:

I really like those beautiful shots!

Thanks Jury.

On ‎24‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 1:32 AM, Jack Sawyer said:

Extremely nice Martyn!  Where is that first airport?  If it's Orbx and I don' have it I soon will!

 

On ‎24‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 1:38 AM, speedy70 said:

Jack it is ORBX Damyns Hall.

 

On ‎24‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 1:39 AM, Jack Sawyer said:

Thanks Speedy!  Very much appreciate it.

A beautiful little strip Jack. On the ground it looks so rural, I hope you will get it and I know you will enjoy.

20 hours ago, Stillwater said:

The current storm in Germany is called Thomas. Just to let you know if you want to bring the bird over for the last historic flight?

With a tail wind like Doris Gerold I will be there in about 10 minutes.

17 hours ago, BradB said:

Neat bird and shots Martyn . :):)

 

Cheers

 

John

More memories John, always liked the old Miles planes and used to see them regularly too many years ago.

12 hours ago, Red1963 said:

Very nice shots, thank you.

 

Cheers Uwe

Thanks Uwe.

12 hours ago, adambar said:

Spectacular set of captures Martyn, great job once again! :)

Thanks Adam.

12 hours ago, Iain Emms said:

Very nice indeed.

cheers

Iain

Thank you Iain.

 

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment. I am glad you enjoyed the flight.

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