The Flying Monkeys
Serious Flying..............Should be Fun!
.......Should be Fun!
09/10/05 : Bristol Filton, a Surprise Post-Birthday Sortie, then Kemble for Lunch.
Fantastic Weather and 'Gin Clear' skies, but where should we go?
Rob received a fax from the job we visited last week,
Rob received a fax from the job we visited last week,
expanding the scope a bit. So a return visit was on the cards.
Off we set in G-MK (Partnenavia) and G-MB (Robin).
We headed for Filton - closer to the job plus cheaper on landing and handling fees.
Off we set in G-MK (Partnenavia) and G-MB (Robin).
We headed for Filton - closer to the job plus cheaper on landing and handling fees.
Finals 27 at Filton
G-MB Landing 27
After landing Rob and Paul ran off to a waiting cab while we secured the aircraft,
before retiring to the departure lounge for a coffee.
John made a call to Steve (a work colleague of his) who lived in Bristol. An hour later
(cos the field shuts for lunch!) the family were on the field ready for a quick 'local'.
John made a call to Steve (a work colleague of his) who lived in Bristol. An hour later
(cos the field shuts for lunch!) the family were on the field ready for a quick 'local'.
John with Sasha & Amber sporting their headsets
Steve and Family with G-MK
Amber and Sasha (Birthday Girl) enjoying the ride...
Look where we're going Dad!
Steve getting the hang of MK - Look out Julie, this could be expensive!
School?...
Steve, Julie, Sasha & Amber - The 'Album Cover' shot!
After saying goodbye, we set off for Kemble for some Lunch.
Concord at Filton - £12 to go take a look
(A popular exhibit judging by the Car Park)
Kemble however is well worth a visit.
Kemble however is well worth a visit.
Very friendly, reasonable landing fees and great food!
We returned to Thurrock via Benson and Bovingdon.
Another Grand Day Out!
We returned to Thurrock via Benson and Bovingdon.
Another Grand Day Out!