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Manc AvGeekGat On A Sat 5th April 2025.G-TCBB, Boeing 757-236, Thomas Cook, crossing the airport perimeter after taking off from Runway 08 Right at London Gatwick, 12th September 2014.<a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Gatwick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gatwick</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/LGW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LGW</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/EGKK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EGKK</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Runway08Right" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Runway08Right</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Boeing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Boeing</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/B757" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#B757</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/ThomasCook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ThomasCook</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/GatOnASat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GatOnASat</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AvGeek</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aviation</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/planespotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#planespotting</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a>

MithandirArrived in London Gatwick! ✈️ The trains look way nicer than the tube from Heathrow. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Gatwick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gatwick</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/LondonTravel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LondonTravel</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/kubecon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kubecon</a>

quangobaudWho is the owner of the most UK Airports? A Nigerian Businessman. (I did not see that coming!) <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gatwick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gatwick</a>

Manc AvGeekOn This Day 19th March 1993.G-OBWD, British Aircraft Corporation 1-11-518FG, British World Airlines, in basic Dan-Air colours, but with small, black "British Air Ferries" titles on the upper forward fuselage, and large white "BAF" titles on the tail. British Air Ferries was in the middle of a massive fleet modernisation project, and took the opportunity to re-brand itself as British World Airlines at the same time - some planes were rushed in to service in their previous operators colours (mostly Dan-Air, after they were taken over by British Airways and almost their entire fleet was retired) with "British Air Ferries" titles, while others underwent a full re-paint into BWA livery. The registration on the upper rear fuselage, "G-OBWD", reflects this new brand identity - literally "GO BW" and a suffix letter indicating it's position within the fleet.The red and white metal barrier in the background is visible on a lot of photos from Gatwick's viewing deck - this was to demarcate the taxiway leading to the terminal (this side of the barrier) from the taxiway leading to the runway, which is just the other side.<a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Gatwick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gatwick</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/LGW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LGW</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/EGKK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EGKK</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/BritishAircraftCorporation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BritishAircraftCorporation</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/BAC111" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BAC111</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/BritishWorld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BritishWorld</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/BritishAirFerries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BritishAirFerries</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/DanAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DanAir</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/OnThisDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OnThisDay</a>

Manc AvGeekGat On A Sat 15th March 2025.CS-TNM, Airbus A320-214, TAP Air Portugal, crossing the perimeter fence seconds after taking off from Runway 08 Right at London Gatwick, 12th September 2014.<a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Gatwick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gatwick</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/LGW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LGW</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/EGKK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EGKK</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Runway08Right" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Runway08Right</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/Airbus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Airbus</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/A320" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#A320</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/TAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TAP</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/AirPortugal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AirPortugal</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/GatOnASat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GatOnASat</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AvGeek</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aviation</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/planespotting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#planespotting</a> <a href="https://social.teamb.space/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a>

**Manc AvGeek** @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space · Mar 11

Mar 11

Manc AvGeek @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space

Tails Tuesday 2 11th March 2025.

C-GGWD, Airbus A330-202, Canada 3000, at London Gatwick, 2000 or 2001.
This is another spectators terrace on top of a Terminal 1 that is sorely missed.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Airbus #A330 #Canada3000 #TailsTuesday
#Avgeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Close-up of the white rear fuselage and tail of a jet airliner taxiing to the left.
There is an amber and red stripe running up into the lower reaches of the tail from the body, as well as red "Canada 3000" titles with an amber drop-shadow.#
The registration "C-GGWD" is on the upper rear fuselage in red.
The plane's red upturned wingtip is visible under the tail, with white and amber stripes running along the side.
In the background, the noses and tails of several colourful jet airliners fill the frame, with trees rising up a hill in the distance.

**Manc AvGeek** @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space · Mar 9

Mar 9

Manc AvGeek @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space

On This Day 9th March 1996.

G-BWKN, Airbus A320-212, Excalibur Airways, at London Gatwick, 9th March 1996.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Airbus #A320 #Excalibur
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Side view of a white, twin engined jet airliner parked facing to the right.
There is a hatch open in the lower forward fuselage, with a white luggage belt raised up to load bags into the plane.
Baggage carts are parked in front of the plane's nose.
A door is open in the rear fuselage, with the body of a white truck with blue "Dobb's" titles on the side raised up to allow access through this door.
A fuel truck is parked by the side of the plane's right engine.
A white airbridge is attached to the forward door on the far side of the plane.
In the background, the tail of a white and yellow jet airliner is parked facing to the right on the right of the frame.
In the background, a white, twin engined jet airliner with a red and gold stripe running along the body and red "Air 2000" titles on the upper forward fuselage and tail, is parked in front of a grey terminal building that stretches across the frame, slowly being buried in mist.

**Manc AvGeek** @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space · Mar 8

Mar 8

Manc AvGeek @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space

Gat On A Sat 8th March 2025.

G-EZUR, Airbus A320-214, EasyJet, crossing the perimeter fence as it climbs out of Runway 08 Right at London Gatwick, 12th September 2014.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Runway08Right #Airbus #A320 #EasyJet #GatOnASat
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

View from underneath of a white, twin engined jet airliner flying almost directly overhead, from the bottom to the top of the frame, and slightly to the right.
The engine pods slung under the wing are bright orange, as are the supports that hold the flaps in place under the wings, and the wingtips.
The tail is also orange, with white "EasyJ" titles visible.
The registration "G-EZUR" is visible in black on the lower rear fuselage, and under the left wing.
Blue sky fills the background.

**Manc AvGeek** @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space · Mar 1

Mar 1

Manc AvGeek @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space

On This Day 2 1st March 1996.

G-AVMT, British Aircraft Corporation 1-11-510ED, Shannon Airlines, in basic Air Bristol colours, taxiing out to Runway 26 Left at London Gatwick, 1st March 1996.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Runway26Left #BritishAircraftCorporation #BAC111 #ShannonAirlines #AirBristol
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Side view of a white, twin engined jet airliner with the engines mounted on the sides of the rear fuselage, taxiing from right to left.
The plane has large, purple, billboard-style "Shannon" titles running along the fuselage, with a wide purple band running around the rear fuselage and tail, as well purple engine pods.
The registration "G-AVMT" is on the engine pods in white.
There are stylised letters "AB" on the tail, in 2 shades of green.
In the foreground, large black and white boards mark out a building site, with a large yellow digger on the right.
A large grassed area leads up to a large brown hangar in the distance.
The dark blue and white nose of a larger jet airliner is just poking in to frame on the left.

**Manc AvGeek** @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space · Mar 1

Mar 1

Manc AvGeek @mancavgeek@social.teamb.space

Gat On A Sat 1st March 2025.

VN-A142, Boeing 777-2Q8ER, Vietnam Airlines, crossing the perimeter fence at after taking off from Runway 08 Right at London Gatwick, 12th September 2014.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Runway08Right #Boeing #B777 #VietnamAirlines
#Avgeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Low side view of a dark blue, twin engined jet airliner flying from left to right at a very low altitude with undercarriage retracted, flaps barely extended behind the wings, and the nose raised sharply, suggesting it has just taken off.
The plane has a grey belly outlined in white, with dark blue upper services and engine pods under the wings.
There are golden lotus flowers on the engine pods, forward fuselage, and tail.
The airlines name is on the upper fuselage in white, but only the word "Airlines" is visible forward of the wing.
In the background, fluffy white clouds fill most of the rest of the frame, with a large patch of blue in the top left corner.

**Political Cartoon Gallery** @PoliticalCartoon@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 27

Feb 27

Political Cartoon Gallery @PoliticalCartoon@mastodonapp.uk

Matt @MattCartoonist on #gatwickairport #gatwick @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

**Girl about village** @girlabtvillage@mas.to · Feb 26

Feb 26

Girl about village @girlabtvillage@mas.to

OK Heidi, but when the next generation can't travel anyway because the planet's been wrecked, then what? #Gatwick #UKPolitics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0j1xep9vzo

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander walks outside Downing Street in a navy blue coat

BBC NewsMinister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision loomsA decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.

**Peter Goodgame** @pgoodgame@mastodon.social · Feb 25

Feb 25

Peter Goodgame @pgoodgame@mastodon.social

The latest nestbox timelapse video which now spans 75 days, the dates are 14/03/2024 - 27/05/2024. It will show the progression from building to fledging. #bluetit #nestbox #webcam #timelapse #RaspberryPi #Gatwick #birdfeeder