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May 2015 - Sept 12, 2023 16:01:40 GMT
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Post by R821989 on Nov 24, 2015 19:13:09 GMT
Looks like a plane which has just left London City Airport. Plane.kmz (903 B) |
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March 2015 - Apr 14, 2022 20:01:57 GMT
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Post by frankmcvey (Angel) on Nov 26, 2015 19:03:40 GMT
Nice find. Looks like a British Airways Airbus A318. This is quite small for a long-haul capable Airbus, but it's about the largest jet that can get into and out of London City Airport. The aircraft has a steep approach capability (5.5 degrees instead of the more usual 3 degrees) - this allows it to keep its noise footprint down. Similarly, on your Google Earth image you can see right into the engine intakes - this is because the aircraft is climbing out very steeply, again to minimise noise.  Image courtesy BACheers,
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