VH-KDK Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 A short flight over the area surrounding Cardiff International. Take off from Cardiff International. The village of Rhoose is to the right of the airport. Lefarge Limestone Quarry is just behind the FoxBat and Aberthaw Power Station above. RAF St Athan with Botherton and Llantwit Major beyond. The Vale of Glamorgan with Cardiff on the left horizon. Heading east over Cardiff International. Porthkerry Viaduct. Barry is a resort town as well as a manufacturing centre. The port is still in use but in its heyday was the largest coal exporting port in the world. Nells Point is centre right. Barry Island with the site of Woodham Brothers Scrapyard under the wingtip. Over 200 steam locomotives were rescued from the scrapyard for preservation by private owners in the 60s to 80s. Dow Cornings silicon plant at Barry with the village of Sully on the left. Flying away from Barry with Flat Holm Island in view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amord Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great shots, thanks for sharing them. I hadn't planned to buy Wales, (I have England) but maybe I might just have to, it really is excellent ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great shots, thanks for sharing them. I hadn't planned to buy Wales, (I have England) but maybe I might just have to, it really is excellent ! Thanks for commenting and welcome to the forum. Have a look at some of the other posts especially from the north of Wales. The scenery just fantastic. The other benefit of owning Wales and the other areas as they become available is that you will be able to fly around the UK and Ireland as one ORBX area. Regards Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgreenwo Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Very nice shots Martyn, I haven't made it to Cardiff yet. I like to fly in to new airports and I start in North Wales and just can't leave the beautiful Valleys. Looking forward to exploring south Wales this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Very nice shots Martyn, I haven't made it to Cardiff yet. I like to fly in to new airports and I start in North Wales and just can't leave the beautiful Valleys. Looking forward to exploring south Wales this weekend. +1 - Well done Martyn . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great shots, that is beautiful scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Very nice shots Martyn, I haven't made it to Cardiff yet. I like to fly in to new airports and I start in North Wales and just can't leave the beautiful Valleys. Looking forward to exploring south Wales this weekend. Yes I have been hooked by the north too but yesterday decided it was time to check Cardiff out and well worth the visit. +1 - Well done Martyn . Cheers Brad Thanks Brad Great shots, that is beautiful scenery. Thank you John. Plenty to see, that trip was only 15km from Barry to St Athan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Beautiful shots and scenery, great job !! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great shots and commentary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great shots and commentary! Beautiful shots and scenery, great job !! Adam Many thanks for commenting, greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Smashing set of shots these. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Smashing set of shots these. cheers Iain Thanks Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Perfect set of shots, very crisp and clear, nice going !! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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