Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:32 pm
#1528026
A short flight from Leighton Buzzard to a great destination on the south coast, first visit though I have passed it many times. It looks like a big airfield but only operates a Lee on Solent Radio in the ATC. Landed from the sea. Had to taxi so far to get to the tower which is where the portacabin where landing fees are paid (£8 and no parking), All very friendly and simple. The airfield is right on the coast but we didn't find a direct way through (there must be one).
The bikes were useful for exploring the extensive coast area and round to Gosport and the ferry terminal to Portsmouth. Cycle paths and footpaths everywhere.
There was a lot going on, lots of people and boats, old cars, bikes, various museums (diving, hovercraft) and crazy golf. All in all a great day.
Departed on 23L (long taxi again), gliders and tugs on the 23R.
DSC09731 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09735 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09746 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09740 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09749 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09755 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09763 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09769 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09772 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09774 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09776 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09778 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09780 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
The bikes were useful for exploring the extensive coast area and round to Gosport and the ferry terminal to Portsmouth. Cycle paths and footpaths everywhere.
There was a lot going on, lots of people and boats, old cars, bikes, various museums (diving, hovercraft) and crazy golf. All in all a great day.
Departed on 23L (long taxi again), gliders and tugs on the 23R.
DSC09731 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09735 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09746 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09740 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09749 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09755 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09763 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09769 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09772 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09774 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09776 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09778 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC09780 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
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