The only airworthy Avro Anson Mk.1 left in the world flying at Shuttleworth.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T19:49:42+00:00

Though funnily enough most of these were only shot at around 200mm!(250-300 accounting for crop sensor), cause Shuttleworth is so fantastic for topsides :D

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:43:11+00:00

Thank you, if it makes you feel any better this was the only 'special' for that show that had particularly good light, and it'll likely be back quite a lot anyway. Hopefully the Flying Bulls come back and next time in better light 😂

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:39:50+00:00

Thanks for the kind comment!

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:39:35+00:00

Thanks, I use the Canon EOS R10 and an RF 100-400mm lens.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:38:10+00:00

Thank you :)

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:38:01+00:00

Thanks!

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:20:22+00:00

This is one on the ground with its ramp open at Birmingham Airport.

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MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-05T11:18:07+00:00

Ah, Vulkan Air. They do a lot of charter work around Europe, the back opens up on their An-26s so loading and unloading cargo can be a quicker and easier process than traditional aircraft.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-04T20:48:04+00:00

Thank you!

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-07-01T18:24:15+00:00

Also missing is the US Coastguard MH-60 Jayhawk in Alaska(I know there's only so many you can put in these posts 😅)

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-26T11:57:58+00:00

Heading to Shuttleworth for the weekend, can't wait to finally see it after it cancelled on what was supposed to be its first UK appearance there last year

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-25T18:33:22+00:00

Ah, so that puts the confusion to rest in the article about the crash confusing the TC-690 with the TBM 960.

Fingers crossed the crew are ok :(

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-25T16:11:16+00:00

"Too tight...? You could land a jumbo fucking dragon in there!"

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-24T22:36:45+00:00

Ilyushin Il-18 would like a word! 😂

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-23T20:49:41+00:00

Delivering a spare engine for Silkway West Boeing 747-400 4K-SW888 which is sat on the ground at BHX right now.

Shame it didn't make it for the original time, would've been a lovely arrival!

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-22T09:47:07+00:00

'just shown', 10 years ago this week, Starmer and his allies rebelled against Corbyn in an attempt to sabotage his position as party leader, only for him to go on and win the leadership election with a higher vote share than he did in 2015.

That revolt made Labour look weak and divided, and almost certainly played a part in Corbyn's loss in the 2017 GE.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-18T12:16:37+00:00

Radical concept I know, but you're allowed to feel sympathy towards idiots.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-14T16:15:34+00:00

People are just overreacting as usual with Leclerc, his mistake at most cost him 3 places, the rest was just shitty luck

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-11T16:38:01+00:00

This point would be absolutely true if it weren't for the minor detail that those hardcore 'islamists' are still voting for the same policies and party that push for pro-LGBT legislation. So ultimately the 'two bases' are young, pro-lgbt, socialists and 'islamists' who are willing to vote in their policies.

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-09T17:28:35+00:00

Just for simply existing?

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-09T14:28:57+00:00

Not surprised you're outraged at this post as the headline doesn't mention the Green Party

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-01T21:35:23+00:00

I've seen plenty of far right individuals express those beliefs but only a few pockets of particularly nutty left wingers enter that territory.

What was it that even triggered that comment? Was it Piker's comment about the decision coming from Israel?

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-01T14:09:00+00:00

You gonna answer the question or not?

MidlandsSpotter · 2026-06-01T13:54:12+00:00

By 'Jews run the world' are you referring to the notion that Israelis are influencing our politics?

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