Woodvale 27/07

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Whilst out and about in Southport this afternoon, I noticed what appeared to be a Cessna Caravan doing circuits off the north of the airfield. It appeared to be flying very slowly and in tightish loops.
I passed the airfield on the way home but because I was driving, didn't get a chance to have a proper look. The runway in use was 03.

Anyone any ideas? Just curious.

[davecalveley]

Seen from Southport ...looked a very dark colour scheme.... was it an aborted para drop over the Seniors Open Golf at Birkdale???

regards Dave

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Jul 28, 2013 11:51:31 GMT 1 davecalveley said:

Seen from Southport ...looked a very dark colour scheme.... was it an aborted para drop over the Seniors Open Golf at Birkdale???

regards Dave

It could well have been, although I'd have thought the conditions were perfect for a para-drop, but who knows? I was looking at it against the sun, but I agree it did seem to have a dark scheme.

[Biggles]

Could the aircraft be ZK-KAY the Pacific Aerospace 750XL. black and yellow colour scheme aircraft used for para drops in the area ?

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Jul 28, 2013 23:36:45 GMT 1 Biggles said:

Could the aircraft be ZK-KAY the Pacific Aerospace 750XL. black and yellow colour scheme aircraft used for para drops in the area ?

I'm sure it was high-winged and had a pannier underneath.

[sauly96]

i was at the golf at birkdale and this said aircraft was over all day being used as a camera ship for the coverage of the golf on sky!

[kafoozalum]

G-EELS was filming for the duration
Cheers
Les

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Aug 1, 2013 8:44:05 GMT 1 kafoozalum said:

G-EELS was filming for the duration
Cheers
Les

Thanks for that. Good to know that my aircraft recognition isn't dimming too much despite my advancing years!