RAF Coningsby, 28th October, 2020

My first full day at RAF Coningsby warranted a very early start from Kent to arrive at the base at 0830.

My arrival wasn't a moment too soon, as before I had time to get my camera G-FPLD departed. However, not long after, BBMF Chipmunk WG486 took off for a few circuits:

Further unexpected action was provided by G-BYVR diverting in with an emergency - G-BYVE provided a crew ferry an hour later:

But you don't visit Coningsby for small props, and it was a relief when I heard the first Typhoon starting:

It got quite busy at times:

And in the afternoon session, I was treated to a performance take off:

All in all, despite the weather being cold, a great visit, and when I left at 1545 for the journey home, I did so after an enjoyable day out. My only regret was that the Atlas flew over and didn't land:

G-BYVE Grob G 115E Tutor T.1         Babcock Aerospace/RAF - Royal Air Force
G-BYVR Grob G 115E Tutor T.1         Babcock Aerospace/RAF - Royal Air Force
G-FPLD Beech B200 King Air         Thales UK Ltd
WG486 DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10         RAF - Royal Air Force
ZJ937 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZJ946 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK312 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK315 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK318 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK325 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK329 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK330 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK335 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK339 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK348 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK351 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK357 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK360 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK365 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK372 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK375 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK383 Eurofighter Typhoon T.3         RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK428 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK429 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK436 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK437 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK438 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZK439 Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 RAF - Royal Air Force
ZM406 Airbus A400M Atlas C.1         RAF - Royal Air Force