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For those that are interested there is a Junkers 52 staying overnight.
George Brims
19-Jun-12, 20:34
I hope you're going to get us some pictures!
yes it's leaving tomorrow and i was on it it's some machine.
This one:
http://www.rimowa-in-the-air.com/northamerica/logbuch/
i wondered why there was panic buying of portable air-raid shelter in homebase yesterday....
Relax, the only thing the Ju52 would drop on you would be paratroopers!!
Or luggage!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7410309958_5ec700a0e5_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7410309348_a62a076b21_c.jpg
More here! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/northports/sets/72157630213176970/with/7410309958/)
This one:
http://www.rimowa-in-the-air.com/northamerica/logbuch/
Yes, we did all that. Last night, when hubby announced he'd seen this aircraft while walking the dog up around the Industrial Estate, complained about not having a decent camera etc., I assured him that Phill would post some good photos up on Caithness dot Org.
This morning, apparently the ding-dang aircraft took off just above his head, banked towards the Airport and hubby had forgotten to take our crappy camera with him.
Long plea short - does anyone have any photos of this very special aircraft which they'd be prepared to post here?
Very many thanks for the photos Phil. Memo to self - must ask santa for a decent camera.
Brilliant one of the 'double wing' extended. One of the defining features of the aircraft.
Amazing this thing still flys transatlantic!
Many thanbks for sharing those pictures -would love to have seen and heard it.
George Brims
21-Jun-12, 19:17
Relax, the only thing the Ju52 would drop on you would be paratroopers!!
According to its Wikipedia entry, the JU52 was sometimes used to drop bombs. I don't know how this was achieved. Perhaps a crew member would heave them out the side door?
Dog-eared
16-Aug-12, 19:07
An old twin engined aeroplane flew slowly over Dunnet just now heading for Wick.
JU52 back in Wick on return journey.
We were treated to the awesome sight of it heading straight towards us just after 1900 hrs tonight as it flew over Westerseat Farm on the North side of Wick. It then banked towards Ackergill and landed at Wick Airport. :)
The link which Phill previously posted has not been updated as yet :-
http://www.rimowa-in-the-air.com/northamerica/logbuch/
check the thread about the JU 52.
John Little
16-Aug-12, 21:10
It's not the one in this is it? :eek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl2iIHRE1ng
No idea John, I don't do YouTube.
Stack Rock
16-Aug-12, 23:19
Flew over stacker land - impresive
Touching down at Wick Airport last night.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7797635158_45682e4b4c_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7801724700_c494552e28_b.jpg
soulsurfer
17-Aug-12, 17:59
Nice photos.
Many thanks wicker05, hubby had a good look around your flickr page and was well happy & impressed. :)
Many thanks wicker05, hubby had a good look around your flickr page and was well happy & impressed. :)
Thanks Moira, pleased your hubby enjoyed my photo's.
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