A few from Manchester

[dolomitefan]

Decided as I had the the day off i'd go to Manchester airport and watch a few planes. Dodging the questions about a particular plane from a keen spotter I managed to get a few shots from some well used spotting locations. Couldn't believe how close you could get. Recommended day out if you're into planes.

1) Spotter in action

2) Plane lining up for take off, Thomson Fly I think

3) First Choice Holiday Makers jetting off

4) A BA liveried plane

5) An Etihad Plane

 

[BRASH]

No 3 for me. Nice colour contrast.

 

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Good shots I stumbled accross Manchester Airport’s Aviation Viewing Park - but it doesnt look like thats where you were, where about were you? looks like a good spot

 

[dolomitefan]

I went to 2 places. The first was off of a path near Styal Country Park and the other was again on a foot path down some back lanes. Locations are easy to find here:

http://www.plane-mad.com/guides.php?guide=MAN

I went to "Spot C" and Spot "D" shown in the guide.

 

[Sandds]

I've not managed to get over the other side of the airfield yet, but by all accounts the light is far better than from the viewing area and shows in your photo's.

Well done, nice set.

Steve...

 

[explora56]

I like the spotter pic.

Good stuff look forward to seeing more.

Bill

 

[Kevin H]

Hi Nice photos, I was there too yesterday for an hour or so, at the aviation viewing area, particularly good spot between 1200 & 1500 as runway 23L/05R is closed (for lunch). Meet up with another TPF member Neil from Bradford.
Think I'll go again found it quite enjoyable, some of you may think it a bit strange as Manchester Airport is my base & I'm normally driving the planes!
Kevin

 

[dolomitefan]

ah but when you are watching them around the airport it is a slightly different view.

 

[Matt Sayle]

4 for me. I will have to try this one day.