An-225

[nick197]

That’s right the beast is due back.
Taken from Facebook
On the move again

Tuesday August 28th arrive EGVN 1500 local time depart 29th 0600 local time to LGAV arrive 0900utc and depart 2110utc to the Middle East

[Goldstar31]

This is not being elitest, it's trying to still have somewhere for regulars long after the event to still be able to park up and get photos of arrivals and departures. Can anyone making the journey please park sensibly as one spot is on a main road with fast moving traffic coming over a blind crest.

Many thanks

[TREBAX_RAVEN]

Thanks for the information, try and get lucky this time. Just missed the reds at the weekend!!

[MRTT]

Thanks for posting. Expecting it to be blo*dy rammed, could be interesting trying to find a spot.

[TREBAX_RAVEN]

Expecting it to be blo*dy rammed, could be interesting trying to find a spot.

haha

[ChrisCwmbran]

Thanks for posting. Expecting it to be blo*dy rammed, could be interesting trying to find a spot.

It will make a pleasant change from finding nobody there

Seriously I'm guessing that the small number of "available spaces" will quickly be filled up and have made alternative arrangements.

I still expect a degree of chaos, and sadly some people who just don't know how things usually work at the end of the runway at Brize will park where they shouldn't i.e. no parking in the entrance to the industrial estate.

As Goldstar31 says however people do need to beware because of the old bridge.

It will blow over though, and quickly settle back down to the usual pattern of the odd enthusiast and a whole load of tumbleweed.

[ROB MkIX]

Hi All,
Just a note of warning to say that a mate of mine almost got a parking ticket a few weeks ago whilst parked in the Britannia Gate entrance. I've never had a problem but I mainly visit evenings or weekends, he was there during a week day.

Rob

[slogen51]

It's a shame the field entrance opposite the industrial site entrance is no longer available or out of bounds.

You could park out of the way in there and still be well away from the actual field 'proper'. Although it can get a bit boggy at times.

[MRTT]

Arrival postponed until further notice, it is NOT coming today.

[Scuba 11]

From Antonov on Twitter:
Dear aviation enthusiasts in the UK,
In addition of the previous information concerning the flight of Antonov #AN225 "Mriya" aircraft to RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) planned today 28.08.2018 please be advised that the flight is postponed until further notice.

[ChrisCwmbran]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Saved me a wasted trip today.

[IMarsh]

Let's hope we get a heads up for the revised date

[slogen51]

According to the Brize face book page it is due in this afternoon/evening for a night stop

Although I can't see it tracking anywhere

[ChrisCwmbran]

There do seem to be sites suggesting is today:

http://www.11aviation.com/articles.pl?id=157

But as slogen51 says I can't see any evidence to confirm this....

[ChrisCwmbran]

Kiev to London is only listed as taking about 3.5 hours so it could be a little early yet.

[Mr Burns]

I would say if it was a delay it's probably a straight 24 hours. Meaning a 1700L arrival today.

[Mr Burns]

Further to this Athens are reporting a 24 hour delay at their location, further suggests a 1700L arrival at Brize too.

https://twitter.com/11aviation/status/1 ... 70112?s=19

Edit: my bad just noticed this link was posted earlier and does not fully reflect my presumptions

[ChrisCwmbran]

Looking at:

https://www.facebook.com/an225

It appears it might be correct, though they are suggesting both a 124 and the 225 arriving within 30 mins of each other.

[Mr Burns]

My sources say a AN124 will be in at 1630L into brize

[ChrisCwmbran]

ANTONOV 225/ATHENS VISIT (Last update Version 3.6 – 29AUG2018 13:33LT)
Παρακαλούμε διαβάστε και αυτό.

All times are Local (Τοπικές Ωρες)
29AUG Flight ADB267F Kiev 16:00 – Brize Norton 19:00
30AUG Flight ADX2567 Brize Norton 08:00 – Athens 12:00
31AUG Flight ADB2567 Athens 00:10 – Baghdad