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Title: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on January 01, 2010, 08:58:31 AM
New year, new thread :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 01, 2010, 11:08:45 AM
Got this pic when i was taking the RYANAIR pic's

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on January 01, 2010, 12:34:38 PM
Yikes String, You need to give that lens a quick wipe! :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 01, 2010, 01:05:54 PM
I have i hate the guy next door he burns anything and the soot is thick and it always attaches it's self to my lens arghhhh.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on January 01, 2010, 06:40:55 PM
Nice start for 2010 for me contrailwise. Caught this Royal Jordanian A342 routing Amman-JFK.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on January 03, 2010, 05:06:25 PM
Caught this Aeroflot A332 flying over today. Was routing Havana-Moscow. Was just a tad far away for my liking, but still nice to see.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on January 03, 2010, 05:44:46 PM
Nice capture indeed.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 06, 2010, 01:48:46 PM
Not sure but i think it is a swiss air plane.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on January 06, 2010, 01:50:33 PM
That would be a Virgin Atlantic A340-600  :) . Nice shot.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 06, 2010, 01:52:34 PM
Thanks for that i wasn't sure. :drinks:
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 06, 2010, 01:59:13 PM
I was checking my lens when i got this one can you help id it

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on January 06, 2010, 02:03:31 PM
I'd hazard a guess that it's a World Airways DC10. Either that or a UPS.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/World-Airways/McDonnell-Douglas-DC-10-30/1614991/L/
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on January 31, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Singapore Airlines
Departure : Singapore, Changi International - Singapore
Arrival : New York, John F. Kennedy International - USA
Reg Code : 9V-SPH


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on January 31, 2010, 01:00:47 PM
Very busy in the sky today :) I must look like an idiot with the camera pointed to the sky :)
 Think the first image is a Delta Airlines A330 and the second an Austrian Airlines 767

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: George on January 31, 2010, 02:48:21 PM
Caught this KLM 747 Reg. PH-BFL


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on January 31, 2010, 04:49:28 PM
Just this one was visable today.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Paultojo on February 01, 2010, 10:11:36 PM
Had a bash at it yesterday morning Air Frog A340

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on February 08, 2010, 01:42:07 PM
BA 747, way past me before I could get my camera so this is a very tight crop, and a Turkish Airlines 777.
Third one is an Etihad A340

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on February 08, 2010, 11:26:57 PM
BA 747, way past me before I could get my camera so this is a very tight crop, and a Turkish Airlines 777.
Third one is an Etihad A340

Nice one, you caught one of Etihad's four A340-500, pretty rare stuff! :D Turkish 773ER is also kind of rare :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on February 09, 2010, 03:08:30 PM
BA 747, way past me before I could get my camera so this is a very tight crop, and a Turkish Airlines 777.
Third one is an Etihad A340

Nice one, you caught one of Etihad's four A340-500, pretty rare stuff! :D Turkish 773ER is also kind of rare :)

Those Etihad A345's are pretty common these days Dave. I've caught one, four times since mid Jan. One went over again today (A6-EHA), along with sister ships A6-EHE (A346) and a 77W which i didn't get the reg off.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on February 11, 2010, 01:54:39 PM
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Those Etihad A345's are pretty common these days Dave. I've caught one,four times since mid Jan. One went over again today (A6-EHA), alongwith sister ships A6-EHE (A346) and a 77W which i didn't get the regoff.
In fact an Etihad A340 and Triple 7 passing over Lurgan at the minute - no camera with me :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on February 11, 2010, 02:22:54 PM
Caught a B767-330(ER) operator condor flugdiest flight No cfg-082
and A330-343 Lufthansa DLH-490
The INFO came from the virtualradar web site.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on February 13, 2010, 12:46:59 PM
Austrian Airlines 767 OE-LAY at 32,000ft


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 14, 2010, 12:51:16 AM
Took a few today-had to shot into the Sun slightly which made things tricky.
Time was between 1430 and 1530 Saturday 13th Feb.
 
First one is an A330 with winglets thanks Dave-I have real problems telling B777, B767 and A330`s apart from long distances-I must look a bit closer at the characteristics of each.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 14, 2010, 12:53:34 AM
This Swiss A340 flew right over head which made things a bit easier.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2010, 12:56:18 AM
Nice shots, it seems I'm the only one not to have seen a Qatar A340 of any kind! The first Air Canada aircraft is an A330-300 (with wignlets) :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on February 14, 2010, 10:38:16 AM
3 from yesterday. I have forgotten what they were but i think 1 of them is an air-canada flight.


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on February 14, 2010, 02:17:24 PM
The first two look like Lufthansa, and the third is the Air Canada for sure.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 PM
Some from Sunday 28thFeb-no contrails this time!
 
First two pics are of Thomas Cook B767 (I think  :-\ ).
 
Next too are Air France A330 (I hope ;) )

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 07, 2010, 10:58:27 AM
One from this morning - KLM 747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 07, 2010, 12:08:43 PM
Skies are pretty clear at the momemnt so maybe a chance to get some contrail shots.I was out earlier and took a few and will post up a little later.
 
Not that much around at present.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 07, 2010, 02:01:55 PM
Took the kids to the local park and just happened to have my camera with me. This looks like a C-17

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on March 07, 2010, 04:37:55 PM
Took this while out with the dog.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 07, 2010, 07:50:52 PM
It is indeed a C-17,I got it also but unfortunatly it was between me and the Sun so I had to be careful not to blind my self taking the photo.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 07, 2010, 07:53:33 PM
It was a very busy day today. Even my dad commented on the fact that he watched 16 through binoculars today.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EIN149 on March 07, 2010, 07:57:36 PM
I noticed a lot. I only grabbed my camera for this one.

I believe it is a Delta A330.

Not the best shot very heavily cropped.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 07, 2010, 09:19:48 PM
Loads of high flyers at times today-here are some I took at between 1200 and 1600 approx.
 
My attempt to identify them is in the file name-maybe Dave can correct me if I am wrong-I have trouble with B767 and B777`s at high altitude.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 07, 2010, 09:30:57 PM
And there`s more:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 07, 2010, 09:37:12 PM
Last few are of C-17 and two different BA B747`s.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: CanonJohns40d on March 07, 2010, 09:43:40 PM
Hi Angry was the last one taken as it was above Aldergrove? I was up this afternoon and have one very similar.
 
John
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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 07, 2010, 09:59:20 PM
Etihad A340


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 08, 2010, 12:21:15 AM
Yes John,all taken at Aldergrove (well 1.5 miles away to be accurate) from my garden.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on March 08, 2010, 10:23:34 AM
I think this is a private jet not sure what type it was heading north over my house maybe haeding to scotland.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Merlin on March 08, 2010, 11:32:04 AM
I think this is a private jet not sure what type it was heading north over my house maybe haeding to scotland.

Could be a Gulfstream G500.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 08, 2010, 01:09:20 PM
Looks like a Cessna Citation 560XL to me.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 08, 2010, 08:17:52 PM
Did anyone happen to catch the two 3-engine planes at around 2:15 today?

Lurgan today was racetrack central. At one stage I could see 7 contrails, 2 harriers and a police helicopter - and no camera in sight :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 08, 2010, 11:21:35 PM
Your right Casper,skies were very busy today-I saw nine different contrails at one stage.
 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 09, 2010, 09:44:51 PM
Noticed another C-17 tonight just as the sun was setting-just shows you whats up there and half time we don`t even notice ;)
 
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 10, 2010, 06:28:45 AM
Nice one. Would that have been around 6-ish?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 10, 2010, 04:51:53 PM
Yes it was around 6pm,I think I will have a look out again for it tonight.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on March 15, 2010, 04:32:42 PM
I took this just before it got really cloudy. It was passing by another contrail.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 19, 2010, 06:48:35 PM
Took these recently just as light was begining to fade.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 19, 2010, 07:06:13 PM
Nice ones. Like the fact that you can catch the tail artwork, something I've never been able to.

What are the chances that Emirates Airline would have flown over this morning? I saw something similiar to this this morning around 9:30am

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/image63849.html (http://www.airplane-pictures.net/image63849.html)

but if I remember correctly the red seemed to run nearly the full length of the fuselage and not just the middle of it. Are there any other airlines with a similiar livery?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on March 19, 2010, 07:33:11 PM
Air India comes to mind, their 777's fly over every few hours.
 
Air India Contrail photo here (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6758018) ;)
 
Dave
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 19, 2010, 07:39:13 PM
Certainly looks like it. Couldn't make out the red nacelles but the red underbelly seems about right. Definitely going to have to start bringing my camera out and about with me :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: S61N on March 19, 2010, 08:24:11 PM
You saw Air India's B777 VT-ALQ
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 20, 2010, 07:17:37 AM
Thanks for the comfirmation. Really do regret not having my camera with me :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 21, 2010, 06:27:32 PM
Noticed this Ryanair flight to the north of Aldergrove Sat morning,from Eglington possibly?
 
Also AA B.767 again later in the day.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 24, 2010, 10:44:17 PM
Took these tonight between 1730 and 1805

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 28, 2010, 09:43:17 AM
beautiful clear skies and not a contrail in sight :(

And then one comes along and makes a liar out of me :)

KLM 747 PH-BFN


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 28, 2010, 06:08:10 PM
Got this Thomson B.767 yesterday-not too much in the way of contrails visable yesterday due to mixed weather conditions.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on March 28, 2010, 07:05:17 PM
Just caught this Lufthansa 747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on March 28, 2010, 08:14:40 PM
Some great catches guys, impressive stuff. I never seem to be able to catch any!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 28, 2010, 11:28:52 PM
Dave:if you are down at BHD in the morning until mid afternoon you can usually see plenty of high-flyers going over.
 
Gives you something to photograph whilst waiting for the Flybe/Ryan/BMI stuff.
 
 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on April 04, 2010, 09:35:02 AM
Caught these 4 747s all within the space of 2 or 3 mins this morning. One's a BA but not sure what the rest are :(

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on April 04, 2010, 11:06:00 AM
Lovely clear skys today.... 8)
Even i managed to get a pic or two before the F1 started..... ;D


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on April 04, 2010, 11:43:40 AM
Caught these 4 747s all within the space of 2 or 3 mins this morning. One's a BA but not sure what the rest are :(

First 747 is a Lufthansa 747, identifiable by the grey belly,
The second 747 looks like Air New Zealand,
The third is BA obviously,
The final 747 is Singapore Airlines, presumably their Cargo 747F.

Nice shots guys, some blue sky here also :D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2010, 07:25:53 PM
I was out from around 1200 until 1530 with a break for lunch and got these:
 
Again my ID attempt is in the file name-Dave will keep me right I hope ;)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2010, 07:28:16 PM
Some more from today

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2010, 07:31:41 PM
Don`t know what airline this one is,has a blue tail but cant see any reg on wing,so it could be one of many operators.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 04, 2010, 08:08:58 PM
Hi Angry, great shots, i think the ones you have labeled korea are Austrian Airlines,  and the unknown may be another Continental, but i couldn't be sure about it  ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on April 04, 2010, 08:25:51 PM
I was out from around 1200 until 1530 with a break for lunch and got these:
 
Again my ID attempt is in the file name-Dave will keep me right I hope ;)

Haha, ok here goes;

contiB767.jpg; This is a 757-200,

korea767.jpg; As EZY mentioned, it's an Austrian Airlines 767,

luftB747.jpg; Lufthansa A340-300

koreaB767.jpg; Austrian 777-200

unknownA330.jpg; Continental 767-400ER (only Delta and Continental have 767-400's, identifiable by the raked wingtips)

I hope that helps ;)

Dave



Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2010, 09:24:58 PM
Thanks guys:
 
The Austrian ones threw me a bit because I thought of Austrian Airlines,but I thought I could see the swirl emblem on the tail that Korean Airlines use.( I was shooting into the Sun so detail was tricky).
Also I thought Austrian Airlines had stopped using the sky blue colour and most of their aircraft were white/thin red line with the sky blue underbelly.
 
The unknown A330 I thought might be a 767,but the winglets confused me again! :-[
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 04, 2010, 10:25:14 PM
Hi guys, Just looking at caspers shots from this morning and was wondering if the mini contrail coming from the tail of the Singapore Airlines was caused by the APU exhaust or is it related to the aerodynamics of the tail?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 05, 2010, 12:28:40 AM
That is most likely from the APU.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 10, 2010, 09:48:15 PM
Only decent contrail shot i got all day due to the strategically placed clouds :(
Taken about 12:30, KLM686 -- MEX/AMS, Boeing 747-406, Registration PH-BFW, hope tomorrow is just as sunny 8)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on April 10, 2010, 09:49:31 PM
Very nice indeed. No doubt taken with the 100-400mm?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 10, 2010, 09:52:09 PM
yep :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 11, 2010, 11:41:57 PM
Managed to get taking some contrail picks today-conditions were a bit tricky with some high wispy clouds,and a few aircraft weren`t making vapour at all.
 
1st :Not sure if it`s a B777-300 or B767 with winglets
2nd:Qatar A340 ?
3rd:Air France B777-300
4th:KLM B747-400

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 12, 2010, 12:24:52 AM
Only managed to get these three today, for the Air New Zeland i was down at Aldergrove so couldn't get the registration  :( aww well...
1) UAL943  -- CDG/ORD, Boeing 767-322, Registration N649UA
2) RJA261 -- AMM/JFK, airbus A340-211, Registration  JY-AIA
3) ANZ1 -- LHR/LAX/AKL, Boeing 747-400




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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 12, 2010, 12:44:55 AM
Some more from today:
 
1st:Royal Jordanian A340 thanks Ezygoing for BIG clue ;)
2nd:A340 Airline?
 
3rd:A340 Airline? Took this just as Sun was going down.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on April 12, 2010, 05:47:35 AM
Last one almost looks like you've taken it from above :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on April 12, 2010, 12:53:45 PM
2 from today
1) B.A flight
2) VIRGIN 747 i think


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 12, 2010, 10:57:04 PM
Some more from Sunday:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 12, 2010, 11:29:28 PM
Some interesting ones from today
1)  Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo (Air Atlanta Icelandic), ABD017P,  Boeing 747-230BSF,  Registration TF-ARM
2)  PrivatAir (KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines) KLM663 -- AMS/IAH,  Boeing 737-71k, Registration HB-JJA
3)  Aerologic, BOX413, Boeing 777-FZN, Registration D-AALD

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 13, 2010, 12:00:35 AM
More from Sunday:
 
2 different BA B.747-400`s.
 
Another Lufthansa A340
 
Austrian Airlines B.767 or 777

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 13, 2010, 12:34:58 AM
Two more from monday
1)Air France, AFR084 -- CDG/SFO,  Boeing 747-428,  Registration F-GITE
2)Lufthansa, DLH466 -- FRA/DEN,  Airbus A340-642, Registration D-AIHL

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on April 13, 2010, 10:33:29 PM
I spent today at work up a mountain in Wicklow and just had to snap some of the overflights..... 
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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on April 14, 2010, 06:58:56 AM
Wish I could get work like yours  :LOL :LOL
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 14, 2010, 10:14:34 PM
Some from today
1) British airways, BAW268 -- LAX/LHR, B747-436, Registration G-CIVO || Aer lingus, EI 0042 -- BFS/Tenerife, A320-214, Registration EI-DEH
2) Air Canada, ACA851 -- LHR/YYC, A330-343, Registration C-GFAF
3) Air France, AFR064 -- CDG/LAX,  B777-228ER, Registration F-GSPX
4) Lufthansa, DLH408 -- MUC/SFO,  A340-642, Registration D-IAHX

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 14, 2010, 10:17:59 PM
One more  :)

Air New Zealand, ANZ1 -- LHR/LAX/AKL, B747-441, Registration ZK-SUI

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on April 15, 2010, 12:11:54 PM
2 from yesterday
1) is airfrance F-GZNC
2) is ICELANDIC AIR TF-FIV

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 15, 2010, 11:35:04 PM
Three I took last night-All Boeing B767-300`s I think.
Two different UPS types and a DHL.
 
These were coming from the North West.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on April 16, 2010, 10:16:44 PM
The only contrail I spotted today, while at Kirkistown..any thoughts?



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on April 16, 2010, 10:20:06 PM
The only contrail I spotted today, while at Kirkistown..any thoughts?



That would be a Thomas Cook A332. Nice catch.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on April 18, 2010, 12:57:44 PM
Some more from today:
 
1st:Royal Jordanian A340 thanks Ezygoing for BIG clue ;)
2nd:A340 Airline?
 
3rd:A340 Airline? Took this just as Sun was going down.
A bit of a late reply however that's an Air Tahiti Nui A340-300
 
Whilst sunbathing at Mrytle Avenue last week, watching the constant stream of heavies flood in to LHR, I took a lazy snap of a contrail through some tree brances, I only got around to looking at it now, and it turns out its a NATO 707. I only had my small lens on so sorry for the poor quality.
 
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4531001632_caafab0b40_o.jpg)
 
Also with the smal lens, a AN-124, not quite at contrail altitude;
 
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4531014546_ef4dd38e47_o.jpg)
 
Dave
 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 18, 2010, 01:16:30 PM
Any ideas on this one?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on April 18, 2010, 01:20:17 PM
Any ideas on this one?

Ahhh, nice one, thats either the KLM or Air France SkyTeam special livery 777-300. Great looking aircraft/livery combo.
 
KLM Skyteam 777-300 (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6785591)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 19, 2010, 11:32:03 PM
Couple more I`m not sure what they are :-[
 
1st:B767 or A330 Airline unknown
 
2nd: B747 Airline unknown.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 19, 2010, 11:49:08 PM
1st one is United Airlines, easy to tell from the white stripes on the base
http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-767-322-ER/1678128/L/&sid=13888e073ca364159585bb3419297d93 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-767-322-ER/1678128/L/&sid=13888e073ca364159585bb3419297d93)

 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on April 20, 2010, 12:08:06 AM
1st one is United Airlines, easy to tell from the white stripes on the base
http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-767-322-ER/1678128/L/&sid=13888e073ca364159585bb3419297d93 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-767-322-ER/1678128/L/&sid=13888e073ca364159585bb3419297d93)

Ditto. As for the second, nearly impossible to say.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 20, 2010, 12:10:54 AM
Thanks guys-maybe took your mind of the Dust cloud problem for a little while ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 27, 2010, 12:25:10 AM
Two from Monday
1) Air Canada -- 777-333ER  (ACA849 -- LHR/YYZ)
2) Atlas Air -- 747-48EF

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on April 27, 2010, 06:48:12 AM
The Altas Air is fantastic. Just goes to show you never know what's flying overhead.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on April 27, 2010, 02:31:42 PM
Just got one from yesterday a B.A flight.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on April 29, 2010, 11:22:08 PM
One from today

Air France -- 747-428FER (AFR6452 --  CDG/ORD)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 29, 2010, 11:50:17 PM
Cracking shot that! I had intended taking some contrail shots over the past few days,but sky hasn`t been clear when I got home from work-doesn`t look great for the next few days either :( 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 03, 2010, 10:47:13 PM
Noticed this AN-124 today at around 1200pm before it disappeared into the cloud heading East.
 
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 03, 2010, 11:06:12 PM
Spotted this one while at Bishopscourt (races) today..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 04, 2010, 09:06:26 AM
A few more..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on May 04, 2010, 09:47:03 AM
Very nice catch with the Antonov. You just never know what's above :)

Steve what equipment do you use?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 04, 2010, 10:23:49 AM
Which one is the Antonov...I can't tell?!

Casper, I currently use a Canon 7D and Canon 100-400 L for shots from motorcycle races etc.

Yesterday at Bishopscourt, was one of those clear blue sky days, and the amount of contrail air traffic was impressive, but I can't tell one from the other!

 ???

Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on May 04, 2010, 10:31:56 AM
The Antonov (AN-124) is Angry's post just before yours. Nice equipment. At the minute I can only dream of owning something like that.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 04, 2010, 10:41:00 AM
It has been a gradual upgrade process, from a Canon 400D, got a good deal on a 7D body, and the lens second hand, while selling my previous gear on E-bay to make up the difference!




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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
Some gorgeous shots there guys. Pretty damn sharp photos, you pair must have a killer Canon 100-400mm lens? Do you use any extenders such as the 1.4x or 2x?
 
I was unhappy with my 100-400mm so I got rid of it and opted for a prime lens instead... still waiting to try it out though.
 
Again, fantastic shots.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 04, 2010, 06:35:58 PM
Dave, I was using the 1.4x Canon Extender with a Canon 70-200mm L lens, but after a bit of wheeling and dealing, now use the Canon 100-400mm L IS lens for the motorcycle racing shots..comes in handy though for the contrail photos!

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 05, 2010, 11:49:01 PM
Some Contrail shots I took over the weekend-a lot of BA traffic.
 
1:BA B747-400
2:BA B777
3:Air New Zealand (?) B747-400
4:Air Canada B.777

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 05, 2010, 11:57:31 PM
Some more from the weekend-I use a SIGMA 150-500 HSM APO IS lens.
 
1:BA B747-400 (different one)
2:BA B777 (different one)
3:Swiss A340-400
4:Air Canada B777 (not sure)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 06, 2010, 12:00:54 AM
A few more:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2010, 02:10:38 AM
Dave, I was using the 1.4x Canon Extender with a Canon 70-200mm L lens, but after a bit of wheeling and dealing, now use the Canon 100-400mm L IS lens for the motorcycle racing shots..comes in handy though for the contrail photos!

Some stunning photos on your site. So you're an all rounder photographer? Do you still have the Canon 1.4x extender? It can be made to work with the 100-400mm if you tape two of the connectors, fooling the camera that the extender is not actually there, thus the auto focus will work.

Some more from the weekend-I use a SIGMA 150-500 HSM APO IS lens.
 
4:Air Canada B777 (not sure)

Looks like an Air Canada 767-300 I think.

Great catches!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on May 06, 2010, 08:35:46 AM
Dave, thanks for your comments.  :)

I sold the Extender, although I did try the 'taping the pins' trick, before I sold it. This made the aperture on my lens F8, which I didn't want. I find the Canon 100 - 400mm L strong enough for most of my uses...besides with the weight of the camera, battery grip and lens, I am developing a left arm like Popeye!

Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on May 11, 2010, 03:09:46 PM
If the virtual radar site is correct this is an AER LINGUS flight to denver

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2010, 02:40:34 AM
Dave, thanks for your comments.  :)

I sold the Extender, although I did try the 'taping the pins' trick, before I sold it. This made the aperture on my lens F8, which I didn't want. I find the Canon 100 - 400mm L strong enough for most of my uses...besides with the weight of the camera, battery grip and lens, I am developing a left arm like Popeye!

Haha yea, the 100-400mm is a hefty lens! It gets a bit tiring when it's around your neck for hours on end. I have an old cheap Kenko 1.5x converter (non communicating), however I just bought a new higher quality 1.4x extender so I'm looking forward to trying that out whenever it arrives.

The 1.4x extender combined with the 1.5x extender and the 300mm prime, coupled with the Canon 40D 1.6x crop rate should give me a equivalent length of 1008mm! Although I'll likely need to manually focus it, depending on light conditions, but we'll see!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on May 19, 2010, 05:11:29 PM
Two from Monday
1) Austrian Airlines B767-300
2) Lufthansa B747-400

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on May 23, 2010, 10:43:52 AM
A couple from this morning

1: Royal Jordanian A340
2: Virgin Atlantic 747
3: Unsure MD11
4: Unsure 747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on May 23, 2010, 01:28:59 PM
Great shots casper, the unknown 747 is an Atlas Air
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on May 23, 2010, 01:38:02 PM
Thanks EZY. Should have known that as I think I've snapped it before :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on May 23, 2010, 05:32:56 PM
Did anybody catch the AN-225 flying over today? My father claimed he saw it fly over Belfast earlier today around 2.00pm although maybe he is mistaken?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 23, 2010, 08:55:02 PM
I saw something large around that time,but Sun position meant it was impossible to get a shot of it.
 
I thought it might have been the AN-124 again,but from my view point detail was almost impossible to see. :-\
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on May 23, 2010, 10:18:06 PM
C17?  went over at about 3

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 24, 2010, 12:00:14 AM
Nope,saw that as well but the suspected Ant was going from West to East and was around 1.45pm when I saw it.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 24, 2010, 12:08:45 AM
Some I took today:noticed many aircraft weren`t making contrails which made them hard to see.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on May 24, 2010, 11:31:20 PM
Some from today:
1) Iceland Express (Astraeus) --  B737-7L9 -- G-STRN (LGW/KEF) (I thought this was an easyjet at first  ::) )
2) Turkish Airlines -- A330-203 -- TC-JNE (THY17 -- IST/YYZ)
3) Lufthansa -- A340-642 -- D-AIHI (DLH446 -- FRA/DEN)
4) British Airways -- B747-436 -- G-BNLX (BAW49 -- LHR/SEA)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on May 25, 2010, 05:30:10 PM
2 from today
The first one is an air india flight i think
and the second is a lufthansa A340-642x according to virtual radar.
043 jpg has the sunlight on the rear of the plane.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 27, 2010, 12:08:04 AM
A few more from this week-not much about after 5pm :(
 
Strong winds make it difficult using a long lens-I might invest in a monopod.
 
1:BA B747
2:DHL B767-300 ?
3:Lufthansa A330 ?
4:UPS B767-300 ?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 27, 2010, 12:13:29 AM
A few more:
 
 
1:A330 unknown airline Qatar maybe??
2:B747 unknown airline.
3:B747 Lufthansa.
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on May 27, 2010, 12:29:19 AM
4:UPS B767-300 ?

Nice shots. MD-11, there's a 3rd contrail in the middle I think.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 30, 2010, 11:33:54 PM
Some from today-again some were not making trails.
 
4 different BA 747`s.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 30, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
A few more:
 
1:A340 Virgin Atlantic
2:KLM MD-11
3:Thomas Cook A330-200

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 31, 2010, 07:15:12 PM
Here's a few of the many overflights I had at work today, Not up to the high standard of the rest of you guys,  but I'm trying  ;D

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on May 31, 2010, 07:27:33 PM
Cool aerodynamic contrail in the first shot  :D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on June 01, 2010, 02:46:06 PM
Not sure on type but it looks great in the clear sky.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 01, 2010, 03:02:06 PM
That would be an Aer Lingus A330, nice catch  :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 01, 2010, 03:28:53 PM
Air canada -- B767-333 -- C-FMWV
No contrail  :(

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 05, 2010, 03:29:07 PM
Noticed this Air France A380 over BFS today at 1455. :)
 
F-HPJB I think

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 05, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Nice one. Haven't had a chance to watch the skies today :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on June 06, 2010, 09:12:08 AM
One from yesterday.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 07, 2010, 12:32:30 AM
Noticed this C-17 at around 1800 heading West.
 
A few others from today.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2010, 01:31:22 AM
Noticed this Air France A380 over BFS today at 1455. :)
 
F-HPJB I think

Very nice catch. Some nice close ups! Anybody booked to fly on this between LHR and CDG yet?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 08, 2010, 08:59:18 PM
A few more from the weekend-need some help ID`ing the airline :-[  I just go and see what appears and don`t use radar sites.
 
1:B747-400 Looks like Thomson or TUI (don`t think they operate B747`s though)
2/3:A330 Qatar possibly.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 08, 2010, 09:52:57 PM
Nice shots, the A330 is Etihad, as for the 747 maybe Corsairfly?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on June 08, 2010, 10:28:54 PM
I wouldn't have had a baldy about the 747 however Corsair does seem to be the best guess. The later is a 777-300ER  ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 09, 2010, 06:57:39 PM
Thanks guy`s - B777`s and A330`s I find tricky to ID at altitude and my failing eyesight doesn`t help ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on June 12, 2010, 11:45:58 AM
A few from this morning..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 13, 2010, 09:43:20 AM
Not as good as yours Steve but here's a few from the last week or so.

Anyone know what's causing the fifth contrail in the last picture?


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 13, 2010, 03:03:25 PM
Most likely the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) which is usually located around the tail.
 
Great shot`s guys! :)
 
Loads of cloud and rain about today so not much chance of contrail shots.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 13, 2010, 07:17:53 PM
Quote
Most likely the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) which is usually located   around the tail.
I was thinking that or someone had flushed the chain :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2010, 08:57:47 PM
Mmmm lovely shots! Casper, any idea what the airline is in your second pic? Royal Jordanian, or perhaps even Air Afriqah?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 13, 2010, 09:11:17 PM
Yep it was a Royal Jordanian
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on June 16, 2010, 11:30:44 AM
More..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 16, 2010, 11:37:57 AM
Love the third one with the lingering contrails :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Steve7 on June 16, 2010, 11:52:47 AM
A couple more taken at the same time..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on June 18, 2010, 11:27:51 AM
Not to sure on this one i think it is an A330. might be an emerates flight

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 18, 2010, 12:59:28 PM
I think its an Air Berlin a330
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: casper on June 19, 2010, 07:25:47 PM
Saw something unusual today (well for me anyway). Was watching a jet fly over this morning and it didn't have any contrails. Then it started to trail contrails. This continued for another 20 seconds or so and then the contrails ended. I can only assume it was changing altitude.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on June 19, 2010, 09:47:17 PM
Saw the same thing this afternoon it was a 747 it had no trails then just above my head contrails appeared then dissappeared just as quick. Maybe the air temp was the reason. at that altitude.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Paultojo on June 19, 2010, 10:29:30 PM
Couple of efforts from this evening the Moon was almost in the right place, and had a little help from Radarvirtuel as well


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 19, 2010, 10:50:01 PM
Cool shots, I was waiting for one to 'buzz' the moon all day but with no luck, nice to see you got it :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Merlin on June 19, 2010, 11:03:20 PM
Cool shots, I was waiting for one to 'buzz' the moon all day but with no luck, nice to see you got it :)

Actually saw a light aircraft 'buzz' the moon this afternoon while I was at Aldergrove. Of course I was too busy watching it to think of taking a picture  :-[
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 20, 2010, 12:30:07 AM
Some pics took this week-most were taken after 6pm so Sun position made things a bit tricky.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 20, 2010, 12:37:36 AM
More from midweek-
 
First two are two different BA B.747-400`s
 
Three and Four are B.747 can just make out CARGO on fuselage.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 20, 2010, 12:44:41 AM
A few more:
 
FedEx A310-200
 
Gulfstream IV ???
 
Ryanair B737 heading for Eglington.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 20, 2010, 12:53:37 AM
Nice shots, I don't think i have got a shot of a Cargolux going over head nice catch.

One from Friday

British airways -- 777-236ER -- G-YMMU (BAW275 -- LHR/LAS)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on June 20, 2010, 12:13:33 PM
just got this one before it entered some clouds.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 21, 2010, 10:55:56 PM
Took a heap of contrail pics on Saturday and got a bit crispy in the process ;)
 
Most seemed be coming from West to East.
 
1:American Airlines B767 or 777
2:Air Canada A330
3:BA B747-400.
4:Air Berlin ? A330.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 21, 2010, 10:59:47 PM
Some more from Saturday.
 
1:Delta B767 or 777.
2:KLM MD-11.
3:Unknown A310
4:United B777.
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 21, 2010, 11:02:47 PM
But wait! There`s more.
 
1 and 2:Unknown A340.
3:Singapore Cargo Mega Ark B747 (Just like the one that used to operate into Dublin.
4:Easyjet A319 and BA B767 in backround.Not as sharp as it should be as I had hayfever attack. :(

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 22, 2010, 12:32:11 AM
Stunning set of pictures, I like the fact that you caught the Singapore 747 Strobing :) and the easyjet flying past the contrail is timed perfectly.

As for the unknowns i can only help with a few.
The Air Berlin is an Air India, the two unknown A340s are Etihad, and the 767 behind the Easy is another Delta I think.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 23, 2010, 11:20:38 PM
Some more Contrails from Saturday-thanks for the info Ezy,was pleased to get the Singapore with the anti-collison light on.
 
1:American Airlines B777.
2:Air France A330-was contrailing intermittedly.
3:Austrian Airlines A330.
4:BA B747-400.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 23, 2010, 11:23:43 PM
A few more of two Fed Ex MD-11`s that appeared only a few minutes apart. :)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 23, 2010, 11:27:55 PM
Still some more:Help with ID always welcome.
 
1: BA B777
2: Delta B767
3: Aeroflot B767-300.
4:Qatar?  A340

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 23, 2010, 11:34:32 PM
And yet more :-[
 
1:Virgin Atlantic A340.
2:Thomas Cook A330.
3:Swiss A340.
4:Swiss A340-my favourite of the day.
Reminds me of the TV programme "Diamonds In The Sky"

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: EZYgoing on June 24, 2010, 06:41:12 PM
I think that the unknown an Aeroflot, and the questionable qatar may be an Etihad but i couldn't be sure ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 24, 2010, 06:58:55 PM
I thought it might be an Aeroflot myself,but it looks like a B767-300,which confused me.

After further investigation I discovered Aeroflot operate the B767-300,so mystery solved.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: String on July 04, 2010, 11:36:46 AM
Caught this American Airline B77-223ER flying over my house about 10mins ago.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 04, 2010, 07:24:18 PM
Some shots from the past week or so.
 
1:US Airways A330-300.
2:Thomas Cook UK A330-200.
3:United Boeing 767.
4:Swiss A340.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 04, 2010, 07:29:52 PM
Some more:
 
1:Delta Boeing 767.
2:Air India A330-200.
3:Lufthansa A330-300.
4:Singapore Cargo Boeing 747.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 04, 2010, 07:37:28 PM
Last lot:
 
1:Continental B767.
2:BA Boeing 777.
3:BA Boeing 747-400.
4:American Airlines Boeing 767.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on July 05, 2010, 01:58:00 AM
4:Swiss A340.

Looks to be a Turkish A340, I don't think Swiss aircraft have a grey fuselage along the bottom. Some nice close ups :) Still mixing up the odd A330 and 777 though  ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 05, 2010, 07:05:08 PM
If you look closley at the A340 I think there are white crosses on the winglets which made me think it was Swiss.
 
Maybe you could give me a few pointers on ID`ing the A330 and 777? They look very similar at altitude. :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 15, 2010, 12:47:22 AM
Noticed this tonight at 20.00 XL Airways A330 I think.
 
XL Airways UK went bust last year but,apparently XL Airways France and XL Airways Germany were unaffected.
 
Seemed strange to see the XL brand in the skies again.
 
Also noticed this Boeing B747-400 at around 20.30

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Dave on July 15, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
If you look closley at the A340 I think there are white crosses on the winglets which made me think it was Swiss.
 
Maybe you could give me a few pointers on ID`ing the A330 and 777? They look very similar at altitude. :)

I just checked, Swiss have no grey paint on the botton of the fuselages, I presume the white paint on the wingtip is the Turkish logo.

As for identifying aircraft type at altitude, years of studying aircraft wing shapes, etc, as a kid to produce lego models :D

777's have the very swept back wings and and quite wide at the wing root, the A330's have less sept wings, and narrow at the wing root. Also the 777's have 3 fair track fairings pe wing where as the A330's have 4 per wing.

Noticed this tonight at 20.00 XL Airways A330 I think.
 
XL Airways UK went bust last year but,apparently XL Airways France and XL Airways Germany were unaffected.
 
Seemed strange to see the XL brand in the skies again.
 
Also noticed this Boeing B747-400 at around 20.30

Fantastic, it's a shame the British XL Airways went bust, they had some nice aircraft.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 27, 2010, 12:10:02 AM
Hasn`t been many contrails visable this month with all the overcast/rainey skies we have had.
Noticed a few when I`ve been at work but no camera to hand.
 
Just a few "high flyers" I noticed recently.

1:Air France B777.
2:not sure of Aircraft/Airline
3:Air France B747-400
4:Not sure of Aircraft/Airline
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2010
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 27, 2010, 12:13:59 AM
more!

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