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Title: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on December 31, 2010, 10:19:12 PM
So who will be the first I wonder :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on December 31, 2010, 10:54:58 PM
Tee Hee! I would if I could but I can`t-have some nice ones from earlier in the week,but due to PC problems I haven`t been able to edit or post them,but hope to get sorted out soon.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on January 01, 2011, 10:59:41 AM
First one of the year :) Cathy Pacific 747. Not the greatest shot as it was away of to the side.


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Post by: Angry Turnip on January 03, 2011, 08:35:53 PM
A Continental B767 from today.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on January 08, 2011, 11:13:52 PM
Air Canada Boeing 777

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Post by: casper on January 09, 2011, 12:00:54 PM
KLM MD-11


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Post by: casper on January 09, 2011, 12:01:41 PM
Anyone catch the New Zealand 747 this morning?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 09, 2011, 09:17:58 PM
Didn`t see much in the way of high flyers today;maybe wasnt up early enough ;)
 
US Airways A330.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on January 09, 2011, 09:22:55 PM
Alitalia Boeing 767

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Post by: Angry Turnip on January 11, 2011, 11:08:21 PM
Another US Airways A330:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 15, 2011, 02:56:36 PM
A few more high flyers:

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Post by: Angry Turnip on January 15, 2011, 03:00:21 PM
A340 not sure of the airline-Royal Jordanian possibly?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 15, 2011, 03:04:05 PM
Lufthansa A340-I see a load of these over BFS.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 16, 2011, 02:17:54 PM
Some more A340`s from over the new year period:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 16, 2011, 02:21:04 PM
A UPS MD11.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 16, 2011, 09:55:42 PM
A few more recent high flyers:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 16, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Lufthansa A340 and Air Singapore B747.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on January 16, 2011, 10:02:38 PM
Always love seeing the Singapore 747 :)
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Post by: Steve7 on January 17, 2011, 12:44:21 PM
Some from today..

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Post by: Steve7 on January 17, 2011, 02:12:59 PM
One more:-



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on January 17, 2011, 10:16:07 PM
One from today.

Air France 747-400

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on January 17, 2011, 11:54:03 PM
Some ridiculously good pictures from everyone, some clear skies coming up this week, cameras at the ready. Would be interested to see if anyone can catch one of the new BA 777-300ER's that seems to overfly NI almost daily.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on January 18, 2011, 12:44:54 PM
18/01/2011.


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Post by: EZYgoing on January 18, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
Decided to try out some contrail spotting with my telescope for the first time earlier.  Focus was out by a small amount I think, but I'm quite pleased with the results.

1) Virgin Atlantic A340-600  G-VGAS
2 & 3) British Airways B747-400 G-BNLR
4) British Airways B747-400 G-BYGF

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on January 18, 2011, 03:05:47 PM
For a first attempt they're fantastic. Do you have an adopter to connect the camera to the telescope?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on January 18, 2011, 03:17:00 PM
Wow, I agree, stunning!  :o

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Post by: EZYgoing on January 18, 2011, 03:33:47 PM
Thanks guys.  :D

Yea the camera is connected using a T ring and a T adapter (In my case a 2x Barlow lens).
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on January 18, 2011, 03:47:42 PM
Got this BA flight B777-200
B772 G-VIIX BAW49


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: RNASMU on January 18, 2011, 05:30:49 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 17, 2011, 11:54:03 PM
Some ridiculously good pictures from everyone, some clear skies coming up this week, cameras at the ready. Would be interested to see if anyone can catch one of the new BA 777-300ER's that seems to overfly NI almost daily.

Think I saw one yesterday but wasn't sure, is there any significant difference?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Merlin on January 21, 2011, 03:39:12 PM
Given the endless parade of contrails over my house today I thought I'd have a go at grabbing some of them.
 
 Sunlight was hitting them from my right which wasn't ideal but anyway.  Pics 1 & 3 are different planes. A line of 3 of three flew over the house in quick succession.
 
 I'll leave it to more knowledgeable people to identify them  :)

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Post by: Merlin on January 21, 2011, 03:40:06 PM
2 more.



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on January 27, 2011, 02:56:27 PM
This morning's efforts, including 747 N496MC, flying for Polar Air Cargo.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Hammerhead on January 30, 2011, 11:04:35 PM
Looks like the Air Corps have joined the contrail spotting club... :)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Air-Corps/148942718466693 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Air-Corps/148942718466693)

Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 02, 2011, 03:28:56 PM
Noticed this MD-11 in Lufthansa colours on Sunday 30/1/2011.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Hammerhead on February 04, 2011, 09:11:00 AM
My first attempt at a contrail shot with the new camera....


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on February 04, 2011, 09:18:33 AM
Certainly looks good  :goodjob:
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 04, 2011, 03:09:49 PM
Nice one Hammerhead-looks like a Thomas Cook A321 to me.
 
Some from Sunday 30thJan.Thomas Cook A330.
 
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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Hammerhead on February 04, 2011, 06:58:57 PM
Thanks for the kind comments guys, I have a long way to get up to your level Angry...
 I think I caught a Thomas Cook A330 yesterday too....



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 04, 2011, 08:41:24 PM
More from 30/1/2011
 
Air Transat A330
 
British Airways B747
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 04, 2011, 08:45:07 PM
Some more:
 
Cargo B747 not sure of the operator.
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on February 04, 2011, 10:23:49 PM
Great shots guys. :)  Angry, I think the 747 cargo may be Atlas Air.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 06, 2011, 01:43:44 PM
Thanks for that-I have seen that 747 before,but it`s usually directly overhead so I can`t see it`s titles-I don`t use any of the virtual rader or flighttracker sites;I just stand about waiting to see what comes over.
 
Maybe I should use them as I do seem to get rather a lot of Lufthansa A340`s. ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 06, 2011, 09:16:29 PM
More Lufthansa aircraft.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on February 06, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
British Airways B747:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 06, 2011, 09:25:54 PM
Yet another Lufthansa A340.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Hammerhead on February 07, 2011, 08:39:49 PM
I was down in Kerry today and as there was clear skys I grabbed a few contrail shots..


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 07, 2011, 09:41:39 PM
Very nice Hammerhead-didnt see much blue sky up here today ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on February 12, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Caught this Air France A380 over Lurgan today. Unfortunately the sun just happened to be in the wrong place for photos :(



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 12, 2011, 09:27:51 PM
Sun`s low position south of me was tricky for pictures today,but still saw some interesting stuff.
 
Didn`t see the A380 Casper,what time was it at?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on February 12, 2011, 09:31:39 PM
I think it was around 2-2:30ish
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 12, 2011, 11:55:19 PM
Some from today:
 
Alitalia A330

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Post by: Angry Turnip on February 13, 2011, 12:02:14 AM
A Contential B757 possibly with United titles?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 13, 2011, 12:05:14 AM
Pakistan International Boeing B-777 from today.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on February 13, 2011, 10:57:14 AM
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Pakistan International A330 from today.
I would say that's very unusual.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Hammerhead on February 13, 2011, 12:53:55 PM
Great shots Angry..  The Pakistan International A330 is a good catch....
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 14, 2011, 10:44:04 PM
Have seen the PIA a few times now,but this was the first time I managed to get a decent photo of it.
 
I think it might operate from Manchester-I must try and find out.
 
After a quick search I found out PIA operate from the following UK airports Heathrow,Manchester,Glasgow,Birmingham and Leeds/Bradford.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 14, 2011, 11:52:36 PM
Some more from weekend past.
 
Air France A340.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 14, 2011, 11:57:28 PM
Air France Skyteam B777-300

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2011, 12:33:17 AM
Some great catches all around! Do you ever use plane finder on your mobile, which is pretty much real time?
 
By the way, the PIA is a 777-200LR, and the Sky Team livery is a 777-300ER, could either be Air France or KLM, we seem to get both airlines over us regularly.
 
Dave
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 15, 2011, 09:05:39 PM
Thanks Dave,you are right they are 777`s. :-[
I forgot to count the wing nacelles and also missed the short top of the tail fin.
 
I`m pretty sure the the Skyteam 777 is Air France-think it`s just visable near the front door.Nice scheme.
 
Don`t have a fancy mobile to use planefinders-I just stand about in the cold and wait and see what turns up-that`s dedication or madness for you. ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2011, 09:57:32 PM
Yea, you're right, it is indeed an Air France 777, I can just see th Air France writing and little red logo along the fuselage now that you've pointed it out.
 
The plane finder ap is pretty handy, in the middle of the night when I can't sleep, I'd hear an aircraft fly over, always interesting to turn on the phone and see what it is. it even picks up the Air Atlantique ATP G-MANH that visits most nights around 3am.  ;D  Also a friend and mysef tested out just how 'realtime' the plane finder ap is... 15 second delay  ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 15, 2011, 10:46:12 PM
A couple more shots of the Skyteam B777

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on February 16, 2011, 09:12:20 AM
Dave is that the plane finder app by pinkfroot? I have it on the iPhone and you're right about it being near real-time.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on February 16, 2011, 12:09:59 PM
More..

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Post by: Midas on February 18, 2011, 08:40:51 PM
Sorry this is a little off-topic but found these photos of contrails taken from space - think they were taken from the International Space Station. Thought I'd post the links anyway. [Don't suppose anyone knows what aircraft they're from :) ]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magisstra/5363154875/#sizes/o/in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/magisstra/5363154875/#sizes/o/in/photostream/)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magisstra/5363766770/#sizes/o/in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/magisstra/5363766770/#sizes/o/in/photostream/)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 18, 2011, 10:24:55 PM
Very interesting images,looks VERY busy where ever it is!
 
Some more from terraferma.
 
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 18, 2011, 10:31:24 PM
Some more from last weekend.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on February 18, 2011, 10:37:16 PM
A few more:

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Post by: Angry Turnip on February 18, 2011, 10:43:34 PM
More high flyers from recently.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on February 18, 2011, 10:48:17 PM
A340 Royal Bahrain possibly

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Post by: Hammerhead on February 24, 2011, 09:12:07 PM
A few from a sunny Dublin....



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Post by: Steve7 on March 01, 2011, 02:52:42 PM
Some from today..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on March 01, 2011, 04:27:02 PM
Haha nice one Steve, I saw the Swiss Hippy A340 flying overhead as well, i just wasn't quick enough with the camera, I had been wondering if anyone else had caught it! Nice catch.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 01, 2011, 10:25:38 PM
Saw loads of contrails today (always seems busy on Tuesdays) but alas no camera with me.
 
Some from Sunday.
 
US Airways A330
UPS MD-11

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 01, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
A few more:BA B777 I think.
 
 

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Post by: Steve7 on March 01, 2011, 11:11:57 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 01, 2011, 04:27:02 PM
Haha nice one Steve, I saw the Swiss Hippy A340 flying overhead as well, i just wasn't quick enough with the camera, I had been wondering if anyone else had caught it! Nice catch.

Cheers Dave...wasn't quite sure what I was looking at! :drinks:
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on March 02, 2011, 09:07:45 AM
Love the lighting in the MD11 shots Angry.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on March 02, 2011, 06:49:27 PM
Some from this afternoon taken through the telescope.

1) Swiss A340-300 -- ZRH/SFO
2) Lufthansa A340-600 -- FRA/DEN
3) Air Canada A330-300 -- LHR/YVR
4) Air canada B767-300 -- FRA/YYC

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Post by: EZYgoing on March 02, 2011, 06:51:16 PM
Last one.  :)

KLM B747-400 -- AMS/MEX

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on March 02, 2011, 07:39:41 PM
Now that's just showing off :) Brilliant :)
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Post by: Angry Turnip on March 02, 2011, 09:56:16 PM
Very impressive! ;D
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Post by: Steve7 on March 02, 2011, 10:34:09 PM
Stunning!  :o
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 03, 2011, 11:20:58 PM
United Airlines Boeing B777.
 
 

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Post by: Angry Turnip on March 05, 2011, 06:20:10 PM
Another B777

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Post by: Angry Turnip on March 05, 2011, 06:23:03 PM
Some British Airways stuff:

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Post by: Angry Turnip on March 05, 2011, 06:26:44 PM
Canadian Airforce A310 MRTT or Pegasus as they call it.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on March 05, 2011, 06:29:01 PM
BA B747-400

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Post by: Steve7 on March 14, 2011, 02:36:55 PM
Boeing Dreamlifter, N747BC, I think!

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on March 14, 2011, 02:45:07 PM
Brilliant catch. When was this taken.
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Post by: Steve7 on March 14, 2011, 02:54:09 PM
Quote from: casper on March 14, 2011, 02:45:07 PM
Brilliant catch. When was this taken.

About 20 mins ago. Just happened to look up and thought it was unusual looking, and managed to rattle off about 20 shots. Checked it on the radar, and details came up as stated. Was flying towards the IOM/England from our direction, 39,000ft.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2011, 03:45:05 PM
Nice catch.  8)  I think they fly into Prestwick quite often on refueling stops.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on March 14, 2011, 04:15:52 PM
Great catch it is now close to italy on flight radar. DREAMLIFTER looks great too.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Merlin on March 19, 2011, 05:38:59 PM
Observed this flying overhead, around 9:30am, whilst spotting @ BHD this morning.

Looks like a C-17 to me  :)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on March 19, 2011, 07:35:43 PM
Very nice shot. Was it flying East or west? Could it be a Canadian C-17 heading to the Mediterranean?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Merlin on March 19, 2011, 08:30:42 PM
Quote from: casper on March 19, 2011, 07:35:43 PM
Very nice shot. Was it flying East or west? Could it be a Canadian C-17 heading to the Mediterranean?

Flying west.

Funnily enough I was thinking the same thing at the time  ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 20, 2011, 05:28:31 PM
Nice shot of the C-17 Merlin;see them fairly often over BFS,tend to be later in the evening though and with the sun sinking in the west it`s not always possible to get a good pic of them.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: iCardboardRobot on March 24, 2011, 10:29:53 AM
What mm of lens are you guys using to nab these shots. 4 pages of great shots :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on March 25, 2011, 09:40:09 AM
Quote from: CardboardRobots on March 24, 2011, 10:29:53 AM
What mm of lens are you guys using to nab these shots. 4 pages of great shots :)

I use a Canon 100-400mm, and unless the aircraft is directly overhead, a hefty edit/crop with Photoshop (or similar) is required.

Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on March 25, 2011, 02:58:04 PM
I also use a Canon 100-400mm, recently I have been trying to use a skywatcher 200p telescope with a 2x barlow lens = 2000mm ;D  Not as easy to track/focus as a lens but good fun :D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on March 25, 2011, 03:00:06 PM
Using a 75-300mm lens. Not alot of reach but it's all I have :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 25, 2011, 09:58:31 PM
I use my trusty Sigma 150-500mm lens;all shots are hand held,but I keep meaning to buy a tripod which would be a big help.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on March 31, 2011, 10:41:18 AM
Took this yesterday i think it is a virgin airways flight but can't remember.
 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on April 03, 2011, 08:29:26 PM
Caught these today. A kuwaiti 777 and Lufthansa 747



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Post by: Angry Turnip on April 03, 2011, 09:59:38 PM
Very Nice Casper;I didn`t see many contrials today over BFS,skies were clear but the few aircraft I heard weren`t contrailing and made them very tough to see.
 
Took these last weekend.
 
Air France Airbus A340

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 03, 2011, 10:02:22 PM
KLM Boeing B747-400

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Post by: Angry Turnip on April 03, 2011, 10:07:37 PM
Lufthansa Airbus A340

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on April 03, 2011, 10:11:07 PM
The KLM photos are fantastic :)
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Post by: Angry Turnip on April 03, 2011, 11:04:24 PM
Thanks,they came out well-pity about the Lufthansa A340 :-[  they are a bit soft as there was still some fog around when I took them.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Merlin on April 04, 2011, 10:38:14 AM
 :goodjob:

Very nice selection Angry.

Were those taken with your 500mm lens or a telescope?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2011, 02:56:35 PM
My trusty Sigma 150-500mm Zoom.
 
Air France Boeing B747-400
 
Air Tahiti Nui Airbus A340-300 very,very far out.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2011, 10:31:08 PM
Some more Air France,an Airbus A330 this time.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on April 04, 2011, 10:36:14 PM
A Thomas Cook A330

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on April 04, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
mmm lovely shots, that 500mm really gets you close  :)
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Post by: EZYgoing on April 04, 2011, 11:15:40 PM
Great shots Angry.  I've got to agree,  500mm on a crop frame gives very impressive results. 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 07, 2011, 12:00:53 AM
Thanks for the comments;can only get really close in if an aircraft goes directly overhead;most tend to be north or south of me,therfore they are much further out.
 
Here are some taken in evening when light isn`t so good,but some nice effects.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on April 07, 2011, 09:00:26 AM
Nothing wrong with that lighting, best there is :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on April 08, 2011, 10:01:00 AM
Some from this morning..

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Post by: Steve7 on April 08, 2011, 04:09:21 PM
3 more..

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 08, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
Very nice Steve,especially the Singapore B747 and the DC-10.
 
I hate it when I`m on my why to work on a bright morning,and see all these lovely trails and can`t get a chance to photograph them. :(
 
Oh well,there ain`t no money in contrails ;)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on April 08, 2011, 10:45:44 PM
Quote from: Angry Turnip on April 08, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
Very nice Steve,especially the Singapore B747 and the DC-10.
 
I hate it when I`m on my why to work on a bright morning,and see all these lovely trails and can`t get a chance to photograph them. :(
 
Oh well,there ain`t no money in contrails ;)

Cheers Angry!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 17, 2011, 06:56:45 PM
2  from this evening
1) B763 BAW103 G-BNWO
2) B772 KLM695 PH-BQP


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 17, 2011, 07:06:58 PM
Forgot about this one But also forgot to I.D the thing so i think it is a Boeing but maybe you can let me know.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on April 17, 2011, 11:46:25 PM
Looks like it may be an Air France 747-400.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 27, 2011, 12:04:21 PM
Got this Air France B777-200er
F-GSPB



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on April 27, 2011, 12:16:32 PM
Nice one. I'm stuck in work today and the sky above is like a motorway and I've no camera with me :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 27, 2011, 12:17:43 PM
Oh dear and it is lovely out there too.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 27, 2011, 11:43:25 PM
From Easter Sunday I think?
 
Lufthansa B747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on April 28, 2011, 09:54:14 AM
Two from Easter Saturday.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on April 28, 2011, 12:00:11 PM
A-380 and 747 from this morning.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on April 28, 2011, 12:58:46 PM
Very nice. Sorry I missed the A380 :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on April 28, 2011, 03:47:36 PM
More..

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Post by: Steve7 on April 30, 2011, 11:38:56 AM
Lufthansa A-380 through the haze this morning.


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 30, 2011, 12:28:34 PM
great catch.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on April 30, 2011, 03:30:59 PM
I might get some luck some day it will fly over my area.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on April 30, 2011, 06:23:41 PM
An Air France A380 passed over just to the north of BFS at 1715-I have pics and will post them later.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on May 01, 2011, 04:22:48 PM
Took this pic the other night hope you like it.



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Post by: casper on May 01, 2011, 04:25:33 PM
Very nice String. Here's a few from the last two days.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 01, 2011, 09:46:53 PM
The Air France A380 from Saturday-passed to the north of BFS heading NW at 1715

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on May 02, 2011, 11:52:54 AM
2 from this morning
1) AFR664 A343 F-GLZL
2) AFR084 B744 F-GEXA


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 02, 2011, 12:25:45 PM
Some more recent high flyer`s.
 
British Airways Boeing B747-400.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 02, 2011, 12:28:24 PM
Some more:
 
American Airlines Boeing B777 ?

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 02, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
A few more:
 
Alitalia Boeing B777
 

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 02, 2011, 01:18:46 PM
Another BA 747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 02, 2011, 01:21:55 PM
Some more high up`s.
 
Contential Boeing B767
 
Lufthansa Airbus A330

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on May 02, 2011, 04:14:59 PM
Got this B.A. 747 just over my head too.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 03, 2011, 12:00:56 AM
A Martinair MD-11F-taken late in the evening so a bit grainy :-[

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Post by: casper on May 03, 2011, 09:01:28 AM
Very nice. I caught a KLM MD-11 yesterday but the sun was too harsh and the photo wasn't great :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 03, 2011, 11:54:31 AM
Thanks Casper;I know exactly what you mean regarding the sun`s position.
 
Anything to the north of me or overhead is fine to photograph,but if aircraft are to the south of me,the sun makes photos very difficult and possibly dangerous with a zoom lens.
 
It doesn`t take much to damage your eyes,so anything to the south of me I tend to ignore now.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on May 03, 2011, 02:05:55 PM
This is a good one i hope.

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Post by: String on May 03, 2011, 03:02:24 PM
Suprise fly over by An aeroflot A333
VQ-BCV AFL333


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 03, 2011, 08:38:33 PM
Anyone see what looked like a C-17 heading west around 6:50pm?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 03, 2011, 09:18:55 PM
I think I saw that Casper,was to the south of me,but did look like a C-17,had a T-tail anyway,but couldn`t see it clearly enough for a photo.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 03, 2011, 10:24:16 PM
Another MD-11. 8)  Got this one this evening.Lufthansa example this time.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 04, 2011, 12:24:19 AM
Took these Mon evening (I think or poss Sun :-[ ) mixed up due to holidays.
 
Boeing B747  unknown airline-thought might be ANA Cargo,but that`s a guess.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2011, 02:05:17 AM
Quote from: Angry Turnip on May 04, 2011, 12:24:19 AM
Took these Mon evening (I think or poss Sun :-[ ) mixed up due to holidays.
 
Boeing B747  unknown airline-thought might be ANA Cargo,but that`s a guess.

Nice catch, seems to be an Air Bridge Cargo 747F
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 04, 2011, 10:52:41 PM
Yes Dave you are correct,thank you :)
-I looked up B747 operators in wikipedia but Air Bridge Cargo wasn`t listed-I think they are part of the Volga group that operate the AN-124 and AN-225
 
Some more recent stuff:
 
BA B767 and one I took as it was a bit too close to the sun. :-[
 
A340 but not sure of operator.
 
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 05, 2011, 09:41:05 AM
Four from Monday while at Bishopscourt for the Clubman's Championship racing:-



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 05, 2011, 09:48:33 AM
Very nice. Do you not get funny looks when you point your camera at the sky and not at the track :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 05, 2011, 10:10:31 AM
Quote from: casper on May 05, 2011, 09:48:33 AM
Very nice. Do you not get funny looks when you point your camera at the sky and not at the track :)

Oh yes, but then they all look up, that is the best part!  :LOL
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 07, 2011, 04:41:21 PM
Very nice Steve,sky looks very clear,and free from the misty goup that sometimes lingers over Aldergrove where I am.
Air France B747-400

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 07, 2011, 04:45:16 PM
Air France again-Airbus A340 this time.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on May 08, 2011, 04:07:10 PM
I only ever seem to see Emirates aircraft flying overhead  ::)  The A380 was the first contrail photo I've taken where I've been able to read the registration under the wing... turns out it was A6-EDE, the aircraft which had the catering truck fall on the wing.
 
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5699271369_b797c6d92b_o.jpg)
 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/5699271601_d7b4c49356_o.jpg)
 
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/5699843502_8d6df5f81a_o.jpg)
 
Dave
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 04:40:25 PM
Those are stunning shot`s Dave-I rarely see Emirates stuff, BA,Air France,Lufthansa and Delta are the most common ones I see.
Some from the past few weekends-most taken early morning,which is RARE for me. ;D
Air France Boeing B747-400
 

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 04:46:26 PM
Air France B747-400.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 04:48:23 PM
Alitalia Boeing B777-200

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 04:53:23 PM
Air France Boeing B777

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on May 08, 2011, 08:54:23 PM
Quote from: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 04:40:25 PM
Those are stunning shot`s Dave-I rarely see Emirates stuff, BA,Air France,Lufthansa and Delta are the most common ones I see.

Thanks! Yes, I used to see a lot of Air France, KLM and Swiss but I havn't done much contrail spotting recently :( Nice collection!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Some more recent contrailer`s.
British Airways Boeing B747-400

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Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2011, 10:34:01 PM
A dolly mixture ;)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 10, 2011, 09:43:59 PM
Some more:
KLM Boeing B777-200?
Lufthansa Airbus A340
Virgin Airbus A340-600?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 10, 2011, 09:51:00 PM
Love the filenames :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 10, 2011, 09:57:38 PM
Erm......... not very PC perhaps,but helps me to remember what they are ;D Hope no one takes offence.
Air France Boeing B777-300?
Delta Airbus A330

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on May 10, 2011, 10:46:27 PM
Caught this 747F going overhead recently. Had a Kalitta Air callsign, but didn't realise they had a yellow/white scheme.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on May 11, 2011, 01:43:49 AM
Quote from: casper on May 10, 2011, 09:51:00 PM
Love the filenames :)

Quote from: Angry Turnip on May 10, 2011, 09:57:38 PM
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Brilliant  :LOL
 
Quote from: EGAA/EGAC on May 10, 2011, 10:46:27 PM
Caught this 747F going overhead recently. Had a Kalitta Air callsign, but didn't realise they had a yellow/white scheme.

This would be the new Kalitta DHL livery (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7087548);
 
(http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/0/9/4/70019_1303176490.jpg)
 
Ex JAL Cargo 747 :) Nice catch.
 
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 11, 2011, 09:06:29 AM
Many thanks Alan.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EGAA/EGAC on May 11, 2011, 04:42:32 PM
Cheers Dave!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 11, 2011, 10:57:32 PM
Air France A-380
Austrian B777-200

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 14, 2011, 01:03:09 AM
A few more recent shots

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 14, 2011, 01:08:08 AM

KLM B747
Lufthansa B747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 14, 2011, 01:16:48 AM
B747 operator ?
DHL B757 taken as it was almost dark
BA B767 ?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 14, 2011, 09:01:14 AM
Going to have to get myself a 500mm lens :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on May 21, 2011, 09:25:09 PM
Air France A380 on its way to Montreal yesterday afternoon.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 22, 2011, 02:48:11 PM
A-380 from this morning (22/05/2011)



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 22, 2011, 05:04:18 PM
2nd A-380 today! + C-17.

Also appears to be another A-380 heading our way.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2011, 05:26:17 PM
Quote from: Steve7 on May 22, 2011, 05:04:18 PM
2nd A-380 today! + C-17.

Also appears to be another A-380 heading our way.

Nice shots! Thanks for the heads up... I was just reading this as I heard a noise going overhead. By the time I got the camera set up with a new memory card (havn't touched the camera since Dublin on Wednesday), it was just a spec on the horizon! Pitty as there's not a cloud in site here. Still nice to see the mighty A380 though.

Dave
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 22, 2011, 09:59:06 PM
Cheers Dave, managed to catch the third one between the heavy showers!

Three A-380s in one day over N.I.?!



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 23, 2011, 12:55:26 AM
Great shots Steve-did`nt see many contrails today here at BFS,some high fliers about,but most didn`t have contrails and were too far north of me to get a decent photo. :-\
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 23, 2011, 08:46:28 AM
Cheers Angry.

The C-17 was directly overhead me, here in Carryduff, making it more difficult to get decent shots. Have added the best three.

The contrail from the C-17 remained in the sky for about 25mins, whereas the A-380 contrails vanished in minutes. Why is this? Different heights? Different fuels?

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 23, 2011, 10:57:36 AM
Lufthansa A-380 this morning..another one currently heading our way.



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on May 23, 2011, 02:48:33 PM
Yep UAE A380 just flew over a few minutes ago
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 23, 2011, 04:46:08 PM
And yet another A-380...how many is that within 24hrs?



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 23, 2011, 11:21:30 PM
You wait for weeks and then five turn up at once ;)
Regarding your question re contrails and the C-17,all jet turbine aircraft use Jet A1 fuel,so I doubt that is the cause,more likely the altitude/temp and probably the shape/size of the engines determine how long the trail lasts.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on May 24, 2011, 08:58:44 AM
Didn't you know that the C-17 is probably chemtrailing :) lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on May 25, 2011, 09:29:54 AM
Grabbed a few while on a Western Front trip last week, these were taken from the Somme area.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on June 02, 2011, 10:30:47 PM
Two from today.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 02, 2011, 10:47:07 PM
Lovely shots,noticed there have been a lot less high flyers over BFS recently,maybe due to the strong winds,aircraft have been taking a more southerly route to avoid the strong headwinds.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on June 02, 2011, 11:27:40 PM
Quote from: EZYgoing on June 02, 2011, 10:30:47 PM
Two from today.

Stunning quality there! A 100-400mm and a 5D seems like a killer combo! I caught the Air Berlin A330 aswell :)

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on June 02, 2011, 11:30:20 PM
By the way, nice shots Steve of the various A380's and C17!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on June 03, 2011, 09:27:06 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 02, 2011, 11:30:20 PM
By the way, nice shots Steve of the various A380's and C17!

Cheers Dave.  8)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 05, 2011, 03:30:39 PM
Some from 22nd May,was VERY windy and some high mist about so quality isnt great.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on June 05, 2011, 03:39:37 PM
Some more:

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Post by: Angry Turnip on June 05, 2011, 03:46:37 PM
A few more:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2011, 08:27:12 PM
Quote from: Angry Turnip on June 05, 2011, 03:46:37 PM
A few more:

Mmmmm Martinair Cargo MD-11F :D Nice!

Whilst in Dublin on Friday, this flew overhead, presumably descending as it's contrail disappeared. Maybe descending towards Shannon. It looks as if it's a military DC-9 (C-9).

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/5808887583_bceff20d46_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on June 07, 2011, 09:32:55 PM
Looks like the photo disappeared too Dave lol
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2011, 10:16:07 PM
Quote from: casper on June 07, 2011, 09:32:55 PM
Looks like the photo disappeared too Dave lol

Fixed now :D It's a rubbish picture anyway. I think it's a C-9 Nightingale, although can't be sure. I can't find aircraft logs for Shannon to check up on it.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 08, 2011, 11:11:14 PM
Interesting to see one of those-would be good to venture down to Shannon sometime;I have`nt been there since I was 6;so a very long time ago and I didn`t have a camera then. :)
Some other high flying stuff:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on June 08, 2011, 11:14:30 PM
Last lot for now

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on June 09, 2011, 12:39:50 PM
747 between the showers today...



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Post by: Steve7 on June 16, 2011, 11:51:00 AM
Air France A-380 this morning.


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Post by: Steve7 on June 18, 2011, 12:41:29 PM
Another Air France A-380.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on July 06, 2011, 06:28:09 PM
Air France 747, A-380, and Boeing Dreamlifter.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Paultojo on July 06, 2011, 06:31:16 PM
Very nice Steve
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on July 07, 2011, 08:56:04 AM
Quote from: Paultojo on July 06, 2011, 06:31:16 PM
Very nice Steve

Cheers Paultojo.  8)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 11, 2011, 08:18:31 PM
That Dreamlifter is an ugly creation ;)  Haven`t seen much in the way of blue skies recently,but must keep an eye out for ye olde high flyers.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: redpaul on July 12, 2011, 06:47:40 AM
Couple of mine from yesterday at Oxford Island.

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/redpaul/IMG_2297.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/redpaul/IMG_2290.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/redpaul/IMG_2284.jpg)

Paul
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on July 12, 2011, 07:55:53 AM
Very nice Paul. Underbelly markings seem to becoming more popular.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: redpaul on July 12, 2011, 08:34:58 AM
Quote from: casper on July 12, 2011, 07:55:53 AM
Very nice Paul. Underbelly markings seem to becoming more popular.

Cheers Casper.
It would be a lot handier if more airlines used underbelly markings. Identifying planes using Planefinder on the iPhone drains the battery bigtime.

Paul
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on July 12, 2011, 01:22:43 PM
Emirates A-380 and PIA Boeing 777.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on July 13, 2011, 11:00:52 PM
Lufthansa A-380 and 747..I think! (Spotted over Kirkistown today).



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 16, 2011, 04:57:47 PM
Some recent high flyers.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 16, 2011, 05:00:46 PM
A few more.Air Transat Airbus A330

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Steve7 on July 22, 2011, 11:55:53 AM
A couple from this morning, Air France A-380 and BAW 747.

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2747/29768304.jpg)

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(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4528/43838798.jpg)

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8815/61600458.jpg)

Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on July 22, 2011, 12:57:34 PM
2 from this afternoon
1) LUFTHANSA
2) Austrian Airlines


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on July 22, 2011, 04:52:48 PM
A few more still trying to get used to the new lens but i will get it in the end.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 24, 2011, 11:50:16 PM
Some from yesterday-
United Boeing 777.

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Post by: Angry Turnip on July 24, 2011, 11:51:56 PM
Air Transat Airbus A330

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Post by: Angry Turnip on July 24, 2011, 11:53:25 PM
Cargo Lux B747 and Air France B777

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Post by: Angry Turnip on July 24, 2011, 11:58:08 PM
Another B747 Freighter.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on July 26, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
Airfrance A380 another pic. This time photoshoped.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 26, 2011, 11:35:50 PM
More high flyers including a MD-11

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 26, 2011, 11:38:47 PM
A few more:
United B777
Thomson/TUI A330
Air France A380 hiding in cloud.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on August 07, 2011, 12:26:21 PM
Took this last night:-
UAL933 B772 REG:- N779UA
this new lens is fab.


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on August 19, 2011, 10:42:50 PM
Took these end of July.
BA Boeing B777,possibly a 300 series?

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Post by: Angry Turnip on August 19, 2011, 10:50:19 PM
Some more:

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: AERTANK on August 20, 2011, 02:54:19 AM
I don't think that's a "300" series BAW B777, as it looks just a bit too stumpy and lacks the raked wing-tips of the 300ER! Amazing shots all the same!


AERTANK
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 13, 2011, 07:03:42 PM
Please tell me someone got a photo of the DHL 767 and Virgin A340 flying side by side. Absolutely gorgeous light - red contrails. Was around 6:45
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on October 13, 2011, 07:57:36 PM
Ha, what a coincidence, myself and my family were all standing in the kitchen waiting for the dinner to cook when topic of conversation turned to plane finder. I turned it on and noticed those two aircraft flying over Donegal and heading towards us. 5 minutes later they flew over however it was too cloudy to get any proper picture as they flew over :( i did nab a picture before they crossed Lough Neagh, about 50 miles away. Will edit and post later, currently lazing on the sofa :D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 13, 2011, 07:59:17 PM
I was only 50 yards from home but had the wee man with me and wouldn't have made it to the house in time :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on October 13, 2011, 08:15:48 PM
The best I could come up with. First time I've shot a contrail at home for a good few months now.
 
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6241603590_fcc8ffb850_b.jpg)
 
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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 13, 2011, 08:19:55 PM
Excellent Dave, fantastic catch.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on October 13, 2011, 10:21:03 PM
Very Nice Dave;at round 5.45 I noticed two aircraft with contrails heading west and thought it would make a good photo,but was too late to get the camera ready.
I haven`t taken many high flyers recently either,largely due to the crappy weather.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on October 13, 2011, 11:38:01 PM
Great shot Dave.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on October 14, 2011, 06:36:09 PM
Thanks guys. I don't suppose anyone got a registration for either aircraft?
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: CanonJohns40d on October 14, 2011, 10:42:33 PM
Hi Saw these last night also as I was enroute to Shaws Bridge to play bowls, sadly no camera. They broke out into clear sky and looked fantastic I noted the time as 6.50pm. That's a good capture Dave.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on October 15, 2011, 12:35:23 AM
Dave, I believe the registrations are G-VOGE and G-DHLF.  I put the time on plane finder to 18:45 and got the following.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on October 15, 2011, 02:31:07 AM
Double thanks guys! I figured out G-VOGE earlier from flightaware.com whilst I wasn't too sure about G-DHLF so that was a big help. Cheers!
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 20, 2011, 09:11:07 AM
Missed another friggin' lovely shot this morning. Was walking to work this morning (8:35) and an Emirates A380 passed overhead and right in front of the moon. AAAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :( :( :(
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on October 20, 2011, 01:40:16 PM
It was this one this morning

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 20, 2011, 02:16:01 PM
Quote from: String on October 20, 2011, 01:40:16 PM
It was this one this morning
Yep that looks like it.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on October 28, 2011, 11:35:48 AM
2 from this morning
1st KLM23 B744 PH-BFM winglets
2nd DLH440 B744 D-ABVA winglets



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on October 28, 2011, 11:41:23 AM
Nice :)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on October 30, 2011, 10:57:26 AM
New one for me this morning 10:55
TSO573 B747 winglets Transoviet EI-XLF


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: JoeyB on November 05, 2011, 02:20:27 PM
Out for a drive this morning & noticed these as I was Near Carnalbanagh/Kilwaghter, quite a bit away so loss in quality/heavily cropped I'm afraid. (approx 11:00-11:30am)

(300mm lens with 1.7x converter -  camera FX sensor)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/joebt/air/800-D3S_2494.jpg)
 
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(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/joebt/air/800-D3S_2536.jpg)
 
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/joebt/air/800-D3S_2560.jpg)
 
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/joebt/air/800-D3S_2588.jpg)
 
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/joebt/air/800-D3S_2603.jpg)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on November 05, 2011, 03:27:09 PM
Very nice shots JoeyB.

Air France A380 F-HPJF from earlier today over BFS.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on November 05, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
Heavily cropped Air France B747

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on November 06, 2011, 09:24:44 AM
Caught this rare (for me anyway) Air New Zealand Boeing 777 (ZK-OKN) this morning.
Also a KLM 747 (PH-BFS)
A heavily cropped Lufthansa MD-11F (D-ALCC)
Another rare one for me - United Airlines 747-400 (N171UA)


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on November 06, 2011, 03:03:29 PM
It's been a day of rare ones for me :)

Air Bridge Cargo 747
KLM MD-11 (PH-KCD (http://data.flight24.com/airplanes/ph-kcd))



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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on November 06, 2011, 04:34:32 PM
BAW9CG B744 G-CIVK

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on November 06, 2011, 05:27:23 PM
Poor quality this one - slow shutter speed and high ISO (1600) because it was getting dark :(

World Airways MD-11 (N272WA)


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: EZYgoing on November 06, 2011, 05:48:20 PM
Great shots guys.

My efforts from this weekend.

1) Pakistan International - PIA711 B772 AP-BGZ
2) Evergreen International - B742F
3) World Airways - WOA8005 MD11 N269WA
4) Virgin Atlantic - VIR73 B744 G-VROY

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: AERTANK on November 06, 2011, 07:15:25 PM
Excellent Shots! Nice to See N272WA again, it visited EGAA many times in the Colours of Aer Lingus as EI111/112!



AERTANK
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on November 06, 2011, 09:27:54 PM
Some great stuff folks;I took a few myself today and will post up a little later.
I didn`t see to many from East to West today,any I saw were coming from West but that was between 12-2pm roughly.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: RNASMU on November 06, 2011, 09:39:30 PM
Excellent photos, well done everyone, weather forecast for tomorrow is clear blue skies, Tuesday grey. Rest of the week  :-X
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on November 06, 2011, 10:27:41 PM
Some from earlier today.Most were South of me,so the Sun was in the wrong place.
Lufthansa Boeing B747.
British Airways Boeing B747.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Angry Turnip on November 06, 2011, 10:30:08 PM
Two Swiss A340`s.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on November 06, 2011, 10:45:41 PM
Fantastic shots from everybody, obviously today was a top day for contrail photography. I saw a fair few interesting contrails myself when down in DUB, will post them later on.
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on November 08, 2011, 01:01:25 PM
A few from yesterday
1st Icelandic air
2nd Icelandic air
3rd BAW9CG G-CIVE B744
4th LUFTHANSA i think


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on November 10, 2011, 04:15:28 PM
Got this pic of a N1DC gulfstream jet Heavyily cropped Just passed by a few minutes ago.

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on November 10, 2011, 04:38:13 PM
Another new plane for me A B747SP reg VQ-BMS
BAW9CG B744


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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on December 12, 2011, 04:06:24 PM
Was out walking with dogs this morning and took these pictures.
1st is a BA flight
2nd is a MD11 might be FEDEX

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: String on December 14, 2011, 06:53:26 PM
Managed to take these pictures of a CONDOR flight  D-ABUF B767
 

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on December 15, 2011, 12:21:38 PM
New one for me - Saudi Arabian 777-200 HZ-AKA

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: hammerhead on December 15, 2011, 02:44:04 PM
Good to see your getting some spotting in... even if it is at 30,000+ft    ;D
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on December 15, 2011, 02:45:39 PM
:) Not alot more I can do while convalescing (had to look the spelling for that :) )
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on December 15, 2011, 03:23:24 PM
Nice lighting as this BA 747 passed over - G-CIVL

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Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: Dave on January 13, 2012, 07:49:53 PM
I was just browsing some pictures taken during a trip to Manchester last year and I came across this one. From memory, the rainbow contrail belongs to a KLM 747 whilst the other aircraft is a BA 777. First and only time I've ever caught a rainbow contrail from an aircraft.
 
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6691130621_eb10bf5137_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Contrail Photo Thread - 2011
Post by: casper on January 13, 2012, 08:27:59 PM
Very nice catch Dave.