LHR July Part 1, Pics! (Warning: 28 photos)

[Iberia A340-600]

The last half of my Euro trip this summer was spent in England, mostly in London. The weather in England is very iffy in the summer time and there was often cloudy conditions which made spotting a little difficult. However I ended up spotting 4 times at LHR and enjoyed every minute of it. The airport is great for spotting and all the spots are easily accessible by foot and public transportation. Spotting is a popular thing in England and at one point I was spotting in a field with 80 (!!) other spotters on a Sunday afternoon.

I've picked 56 photos to share which cover some of the more exotic airliners. This is part 1 which will have 28 pictures and Part 2 will also have 28 pictures.

Enjoy!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/ba763land.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/3bnbj343.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/4kazo5319-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/4radc343.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/5nbgh762.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/9kamdab6.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/9vsfb744f.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/9vskb380.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a6eby77w1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a6eyp332.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a6yas744-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a7aca332.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a7aga346.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a7hhj319.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a9cke332.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/agehu346.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/b2381343.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/ba763.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/bhxn343.jpg

Biman DC-10!!!!! (Sub for normal A310):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/bimandc10.jpg

Taken yesterday morning, the aircraft that brought me back across the pond and the newest for AC:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/cfram77w.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/ek773.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/epiag742.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/fgspe772.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/fohpr310.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/gcefg763.jpg

The aircraft that brought me to Europe:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/gceou763.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/gvgoa346.jpg

[mirrodie]

Some real nice catches there. Can you share the viewing areas you used?

[flyboy 28]

No fair getting a head start on the A380. :wink:

[Delta777LR]

good catch on the Biman DC-10, Air India(Flyglobespan) B763, and Iran Air B747-100.. As for the Kuwait Airbus A300, is that a regular visitor to LHR?

[PhilDernerJr]

Wow, great collection, Gordon. Insane variety. I am very envious. Good work.

[MarkLawrence]

Really nice shots there Gordon!

[AirtrafficController]

Wow LHR looks like an awesome place to spot. Great work Gordon with the A380.

[wunaladreamin]

Wow, all I can say is I am extremely jealous! Beautiful set Gordon!

[Iberia A340-600]

Thanks, guys. It really was an amazing experience to photograph all the variety. LHR is highly recommended for spotting. However a lens between 18mm and 100mm is strongly advised for most spots believe it or not. I had a lot of trouble shooting with my 80-400mm and ended up using my dads 18-200mm most of the time.

As for spots, I used 4 mains spots which were all easily accessible from the Hatton Cross tube station. For 27L there is the bridge next to the tube station which was decent for arrival shots after 6pm and there is also a field next to the approach which is an easy 6 minute walk from the station. For 27R I used a spot located off of the perimeter road and located next to the BA hangars, a 10 minute walk from Hatton Cross. If anyone would like more details feel free to ask.

I'm about to post Part II.

[INNflight]

As for the Kuwait Airbus A300, is that a regular visitor to LHR

Nope, usually LHR gets their 772s.

Great series Gordon!

[Boeing-707]

Nice images from EGLL/LHR.

Visitors: Kuwait Airways: usually B 772/A343 sometimes A 306.
Biman: Airbus A 310.
Iran Air: 3 flights per week B 741/2 other flight will be A 306 or 747SP.


Positions:

You can drive from the "tube" station "Hatton Cross" to RWY 27R with the small buses, the line is 285. The bus is free.

Sorry for my bad English :wink:

[jerslice]

crazy variety! Nice work