BHX 12th November 2019 - Samaritans Purse DC8 N782SP

With such a rare visitor overnighting at Birmingham Airport whilst en-route back to the USA we made a quick run down to see the Samaritans Purse DC8 N782SP,

 

 

A nice bonus of West Atlantic's B737-300 Freighter G-JMCL being parked in a good spot!



MAN 28th October 2019 - Etihad B787-9 A6-BND

Another chance to try and catch a shot of the Etihad B787-9 A6-BND in Manchester City colours, sadly the sun had different ideas ..... whilst it flew all the way down the approach in the sunshine the cloud blocked it out just as it got level with me!!

At least this shot will do until another opportunity arises!!

 



MAN 21st October 2019 - Etihad "Man City" B787-9 A6-BND

Departing back to Abu Dhabi late evening on its first day in operation, Etihad Airways B787-9 wears this great looking special scheme for its partnership with Manchester City Football Club.

 



MAN 17th October 2019 - United Airlines "East Coast" special B757-200 N14102

Making its first visit in this awesome new special scheme, United Airlines B757-200 N14102 was a type change from the usual B767 aircraft.

 



MAN 12th October 2019 - Etihad B787-9 A6-BLJ

Etihad B787-9 A6-BLJ arriving early afternoon wearing its new "Thailand" special scheme, shame the weather couldn't have been as bright!

 



MAN 12th October 2019 - Turkish Airlines A321 TC-JTR

Taxiing to stand in the sunshine, Turkish Airlines A321 TC-JTR was making its first visit in this new "Tek Festival" scheme.

 

 

MAN 29th September 2019 - Virgin Atlantic B747-400 G-VLIP

 

Virgin Atlantic's B747-400 G-VLIP departs a very grey and miserable Manchester wearing its superb "Millennium Falcon / Star Wars" scheme.

 



MAN 29th September 2019 - Nile Air A320 SU-BQM

Making its first daylight visit to Manchester, Nile Air A320 SU-BQM was operating repatriation flights for failed Thomas Cook Airlines, the aircraft wears a special scheme showcasing Egyptian landmarks.

 

 

MAN 1st September 2019 - El Al B737-800 4X-EKO

Adding a little colour to the morning, El Al's Tel Aviv flight was operated by B737-800 4X-EKO wearing the scheme of their former sister airline UP, seen here taxiing round to stand.

 

 



MAN 26th August 2019 - Ethiopian Airlines Dash8-Q400 ET-AXF

A nice treat for the locals, Ethiopian Airlines delivered their latest Dash8-Q400 ET-AXF via Manchester on this sunny morning instead of their usual stopover of Stansted.