Special places in England

[SteveG]

I could put these early pictures in the "what is it, where is it?" thread. But I'll leave it in this group flight screenshot story. Alan, Dave, Steve and Troph flew this flight together.

Knowing we were going to be close to Scotland I decided to fly the Scottish Aviation Bulldog for the flight.

We know this flight was in England, but please get more specific and tell us some more interesting information.










This airport is just a few miles from the first 5 pictures - Airport Name and Code?


Can you ID this building - I don;t know what it is, but it was not far from the last pictured airport.


OK, thanks for the information - now on to screenshots of the flight south and east. Much of the area we flew was very flat, but here are some low mountains on our way.








Look at the approach to this runway...takes some special threading skills.


The Bulldog -


Troph was feeding Windsor when I found his Cessna 208.






The last screenshots taken at our destination airport.


I left the Bullldog running and came back a half hour later and enjoyed taking pictures in the control tower's shadow.






Cheers.....

[Coop]

first few are Brighton Beach ,where the Mods fight the rockers

[SteveG]

What is Brighton Beach UK famous for?

Brighton is famous for its stunning seaside, soaring observation tower, and iconic Palace Pier. It is known throughout the United Kingdom for its open-minded community and LGBTQ+ population, as well as its bohemian atmosphere and eco-friendly spirit. And not to forget Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. and the South Downs.Jan 5, 2022

And what could be better than....

Knobby Russet Apples.
Brighton Blue Cheese.
Sussex Pond Pudding.
Brighton Rock.
Duddleswell Cheese.
Golden Cross Cheese.
Banoffee Pie.
Sussex Sparkling Wine.

Has anyone eaten here, or this food? UK friends, or US travellers?

[molyned]

Great shots Steve- 2020 certainly brings places to life.
The tower is of course Blackpool Tower opened in 1894 at the old holiday resort
on the west coast.You've also got the South pier with its Ferris wheel.
The airfield south of EGNH Blackpool is EGNO Warton. This is a private
test airfield owned by BAE Systems a major aero company.
(Google Earth is my friend
Cheers
Dave M(oly)

[Paul Beardmore]

sorry coop no where near Brighton thats UK South coast
the pics are Blackpool and UK's biggest pleasure beach
the Tower,
the Big one Pepsi max roller coaster
Sky wheel on central pier
theres three piers
also theres the trams that rune from south shore up to near fleetwood in the north
75mins drive from me on a good traffic day not been for years

and not a sign of those kiss me quick hats

[SteveG]

Well, our Brits have got it straight---of course they should--- they live there. I recall talking about Blackpool and the tourists that flock there, for the rides and beaches..that was near where we began our flight in NW England.

So I got curious to see if 2020 modelled the Brighton Beach attractions - and yes, though not as impressive as the Blackpool rides and beaches i did find the British Airways tower and the Brighton Pier. See pictures attached.







The British Airways i360 tower is off in the distance






I believe this round disc is where riders rise to the top of the i360 tower to have a look around the city of Brighton and surrounding towns.

[Paul Beardmore]

dont go on the BA tower its like the airline tends to get stuck halfway up