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Can anyone give me some advice on viewing areas ?
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:39 pm
by lynothehammer
I'm off ooop north in a few weeks and thought i'd stop off at RAF Shawbury, i've never been before and was wondering if there are any decent viewing areas ? i've used the PB-Photos map. Just really looking for some advice from other members ?
Cheers
L
Re: Can anyone give me some advice on viewing areas ?
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:28 pm
by Arthur Tee
L,
Surprised no-one has responded to this yet...
Although I'm local (I live in the village) - I don't look over the fence very often!
Depends whether you're a serials or photos person.
Serials and codes can be easily read-off from the northwest side of the field (close to the old Medium Bomber Dispersal) - if you're after photos - it can be a bit of a challenge (depending on wind direction).
If the Helis are doing instrument work they tend to launch from the runway in use.
If doing visual departures they generally launch fromthe grass - via North Point (near the Fire Section just north of the Squirrel ASP) or South Point near the Visiting Aircraft Ramp.
You can walk right upto Crash Gate 1 onthe fence line if you park up in the lane next to Smithers RAPRA.
Hope this answers your question?
Bomber