Visiting Brize Norton

crisso · Post by **crisso** » 22 Aug 2006, 16:39

Am heading to the West Country Friday (25th Aug) and wanted to go via Brize Norton to see any VC10's around.

What is the best place there to 'sightsee' and-or is there anywhere official to park and watch the aircraft?

(Of course, I'm aware of increased security thesedays and understand if the above is difficult/impossible.)

Post by **Garry Russell** » 22 Aug 2006, 16:43

Hi Chrisso

Will this help?

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk ... orton.html

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 22 Aug 2006, 17:38

Thats a great point of reference as I had a similar idea to visit at some point this year.

Many thanks for that Garry!

Post by **Garry Russell** » 22 Aug 2006, 18:13

Hi Eddie

Only trouble is the date of last November but at least it gives an idea as to where to go and take it from there.

Hopefully it will get updated soon in any case

Garry

Chris558 · Post by **Chris558** » 22 Aug 2006, 18:40

It's updated enough to mension the fact that you can no longer park opposite the 26 threshold :curse:

I think we deserve a car park like they have at Waddington. When i go, I shall have to pack the Bike in the car, park in Brize village, and cycle up to the threshold.

If they're operating off '08', then park at point 'H', take the 15-or-so minute walk to point 'C', and that too is bang on the threshold!

alan cottrill · Post by **alan cottrill** » 23 Aug 2006, 10:49

During my time at raf brize in the early 70`s i remember a station commander landing a belfast,on the road and going through the boundry fence,at viewing point O in fog,he came very close to putting it in the ditch that was at the side of the road in them days,maybe thats why they have put a bit of concrete there.
alan.

Post by **Garry Russell** » 26 Aug 2006, 13:29

HI Tonks

Sounds like we go there more than you do :roll:

Garry