dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Somewhere over the English Channel on its way from Athens Flight BA2012, an Airbus A319, Makes it's way towards RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. The Firefly is a very special plane carrying a very special cargo. The Olympic flame which will herald the start of the 2012 Games in London....... Leaving the french coast Cornish coast ahead dropping down as she nears her destination the tower at Culdrose gets its first glimpse of the Firefly on final approach touchdown, an aircraft this size is a rare visitor to Culdrose. bringing the jet to a halt taxying in the waiting dignitaries look on as the Firefly comes in. doors open awaiting the stairs HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal emerges. the flame is lit by David Beckham the Olympic Flame has arrived The VIPs pat themselves on the back and tell themselves how wonderful they are! Real photos from the Olympic 2012 official site. The next lot of pics will be from when the flame comes past my front door in July. As I live on the first floor I'll have a grandstand view !! thanks for viewing. Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Nice shots Alan. If thats Cornwall! where's all the rain and fog??? Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Great shots Alan - but to me, a Firefly is either an old steam engine (not too good with the 'kettles'!) or the Fairey Firefly! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,489 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 A great re-enactment Alan, spot-on Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Super shots Alan Link to post Share on other sites
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