RAF Scampton

[markmarples]

well there is the normal viewing area at the end of the runway here, it it has no view of the flight line



today we found a new tarmaced parking area behind the range, this is new to me and isnt even signposted

[aviationandy]

The "viewing area" in the first picture is actually nothing to do with reds at all You can see diddly squat of the airfield, as Mark rightly says, it is actually an area to take in the view across the valley

Also, it is reputed that the "viewing area" is used for some dodgy goings on after the hours of darkness, so best avoided as the sun is going down.

Best thing to do is to park there, & walk up the field to the edge of the fence. Keep off the crops, stick to the side of the field, I think there is a track that runs up to the crash gate. Please respect the farmers land.

With regard to the viewing area in picture 2, this is also pants

Best to park your car in here, & walk up to the crash gate. Base security will generally leave you alone, but WILL ask you to move your vehicle, if you park by the crash gate, & quite rightly too. Generally, the wind direction will cause the Reds to taxy past this gate, so lots of waves to the guys & gals, next time you are there.

Also, for info, the Reds air to air frequency is 243.450 They use this frequency from the moment they starting transmitting on the ground, so you will hear the Boss asking the team to call in, & asking for permission to taxi. You will also hear the immortal line...

"Reds..rolling...NOW!"

This post has been edited by aviationandy on Mar 6 2011, 05:28 PM

[markmarples]

i listen to the comentary most days, i can see them froom my kitchen window on a clear day

questions for those that know on this link

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s....05476&t=h&z=15

can you get down these roads and take photos

1 - middle street
2 - pollyplat lane

[aviationandy]

With regard to Pollyplat lane, you can get down there, it is another crash gate, in fact, the lane actually runs right across the airfield But, with regard to taking pictures, you would need an uber lens & steps. You would end up with very distant shots of the a/c taxying, taking off, displaying, the runway is just too far away

With regard to the other location, again, too far away from the runway for any decent shots

However, where we are going thursday, you will not need any steps, we will get VERY close

This post has been edited by aviationandy on Mar 7 2011, 06:20 PM

[markmarples]

cool!, just info gathering!

[aviationandy]

Damien's Thunder & Lightning website has all the info you need for viewing at Scampton, it is the best one I've have seen on the 'net.

Here's the link;

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/sp...ng/scampton.php

[DevilFish]

Ok, the text didn't come out too well....Anyway, if you park up here, you can watch them take off, display and they taxy in close to the wire...

[markmarples]

we parked there for 5mins today !!