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Well I headed back home today after spending a few days up at my parents place, took a slight detour so that I could stop in at Compton Abbas Aerodrome & Dunkeswell Aerodrome on the way home - I love this kind of thing, scenic B-roads & no time restrictions.

Took some photo's at Compton Abbas as I'd never been there before, didn't take any at Dunkeswell as the light was fading fast when I got there. Anyhoo....

Taken on the way to Compton Abbas, I love these old B-roads, a much more interesting way to travel than the motorway:


Just as I arrived at Compton Abbas, this Tigermoth was just about to depart:


A quick shot down the runway & the outside facilities, an excellent set up here & well worth a visit:


Just a couple taxiing past:



Took this one mainly because I like the old Defender :


Hope you like,

TSC.

Good morning all...

Wonderful shot TSC...fantastic

Looks like a nice little airfield. Funny thing. I was thinking of going to Compton Abbas yesterday but decided it was too far. Ended up at Old Sarum instead.

Looks like a nice little airfield. Funny thing. I was thinking of going to Compton Abbas yesterday but decided it was too far. Ended up at Old Sarum instead.

I thought that about Old Sarum, but wouldn't have been there very early, next time I'm in the area & planning a visit I'll double check who's going where before I finalise my plans.

I notice a lack of younger folks say between 18 and 30 years old in a lot of airport photos where folks are just enjoying the airfield.

There certainly does seem to be a lack of younger people at GA fields, perhaps GA is perceived to be a bit boring - the realm of slower moving observer.

Looks like a nice little airfield. Funny thing. I was thinking of going to Compton Abbas yesterday but decided it was too far. Ended up at Old Sarum instead.

Did you catch one of the RAF's twin stars that was in OS recently.....seems to do quite a few hops between there and Boscombe.....

I'll try to get to OS on a nice weekend in the next few weeks.....it's not too far for me....how's the viewing there....

.mic

Looks like a nice little airfield. Funny thing. I was thinking of going to Compton Abbas yesterday but decided it was too far. Ended up at Old Sarum instead.

Did you catch one of the RAF's twin stars that was in OS recently.....seems to do quite a few hops between there and Boscombe.....

I'll try to get to OS on a nice weekend in the next few weeks.....it's not too far for me....how's the viewing there....

.mic

No. Didn't know the RAF had any Twin Stars.

Believe it or not it was my first visit to Old Sarum. It appears to be quite relaxed with a nice viewing area in front of the clubhouse/restaurant. I got my best pics from the car park. The sun is a bit of a problem especially in the morning.

Looks like a nice little airfield. Funny thing. I was thinking of going to Compton Abbas yesterday but decided it was too far. Ended up at Old Sarum instead.

Did you catch one of the RAF's twin stars that was in OS recently.....seems to do quite a few hops between there and Boscombe.....

I'll try to get to OS on a nice weekend in the next few weeks.....it's not too far for me....how's the viewing there....

.mic

No. Didn't know the RAF had any Twin Stars.

Someone over at Fightercontrol took This one a couple of days ago....

It sounds like a safe bet to give a go one weekend....From what I saw back in May it's a pretty busy place

.mic