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James Mellon

@aviacolour

One of @Cirium’s Data team, Aviation Photographer and all-round #avgeek. #Anjunabeats. #Anjunadeep. Pun fan.

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Scored 43 on tonight’s fantastic All The Stations quiz. Vicki and Geoff, well done for hosting #allthequizzes, and thank you for just being your wonderful selves, which makes so many people happy! 😊

Scored 43 on tonight’s fantastic <a href="/allthestations/">All The Stations</a> quiz. Vicki and Geoff, well done for hosting #allthequizzes, and thank you for just being your wonderful selves, which makes so many people happy! 😊
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Two thirty second exposures of the #ISS passing over my garden this evening. Huge thanks to VirtualAstro for the frequent updates, and relentless passion for all things cosmic!

Two thirty second exposures of the #ISS passing over my garden this evening. Huge thanks to <a href="/VirtualAstro/">VirtualAstro</a> for the frequent updates, and relentless passion for all things cosmic!
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A very early visit to East Midlands Airport this morning, to catch some of the #cargo movements while the sun rose. Aircraft from ASL Airlines DHL Express UK West Atlantic AB and Star Air. Notice the church at Breedon on the Hill, in the background of two of the shots. #AvGeek

A very early visit to <a href="/EMA_Airport/">East Midlands Airport</a> this morning, to catch some of the #cargo movements while the sun rose. Aircraft from <a href="/ASLAirlines/">ASL Airlines</a> <a href="/dhlexpressuk/">DHL Express UK</a> <a href="/westatlanticab/">West Atlantic AB</a> and Star Air. Notice the church at Breedon on the Hill, in the background of two of the shots. #AvGeek
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I'd never thought about walking to the highest point near to my home...until TheTimTraveller suggested taking part in the #MediocreMountainChallenge! Found the highest point nearby, walked to it, filmed it, so you can watch it on YouTube! youtu.be/sSYjCdaTal8

I'd never thought about walking to the highest point near to my home...until <a href="/TheTimTraveller/">TheTimTraveller</a> suggested taking part in the #MediocreMountainChallenge!

Found the highest point nearby, walked to it, filmed it, so you can watch it on YouTube!

youtu.be/sSYjCdaTal8
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Because I've not shared many new photos on Twitter lately, here's a random one from 2016...which I've just uploaded to Flickr. There's over 1000 of my shots there so far, feel free to check them out; flickr.com/photos/jamesme… Heathrow Airport Cathay Pacific #avgeek

Because I've not shared many new photos on Twitter lately, here's a random one from 2016...which I've just uploaded to <a href="/Flickr/">Flickr</a>. There's over 1000 of my shots there so far, feel free to check them out; flickr.com/photos/jamesme… 
<a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a> <a href="/cathaypacific/">Cathay Pacific</a> #avgeek
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Two hours after sunset last night, #comet #neowise seen from Ivinghoe Beacon, above the Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside. #Astrophotography #Space #cometc2020f3

Two hours after sunset last night, #comet #neowise seen from Ivinghoe Beacon, above the Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside. #Astrophotography #Space #cometc2020f3
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Another old winter photo, this time a #BACityFlyer Embraer 190 at London City Airport in 2017. On a completely unrelated subject...join Abi & Simon Witts at 19:30 on #YouTube for another A Question of Air & Space - Live ✈️ live quiz! See you there! 😀 #AvGeek #LondonCity #Womble

Another old winter photo, this time a #BACityFlyer Embraer 190 at <a href="/LondonCityAir/">London City Airport</a> in 2017.

On a completely unrelated subject...join <a href="/Flying_Abi/">Abi</a> &amp; <a href="/simonwitts/">Simon Witts</a> at 19:30 on #YouTube for another <a href="/AQuestionofAvi1/">A Question of Air & Space - Live ✈️</a> live quiz! See you there! 😀
#AvGeek #LondonCity #Womble
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History repeats itself. The British Airways Boeing 747-200's were also retired prematurely in the wake of 9/11. Now the -400's will also leave the fleet earlier than planned. An undignified end for the #QOTS, a fleet of aircraft revered by many. #BA747 #B747 #AvGeek

History repeats itself. 

The <a href="/British_Airways/">British Airways</a> Boeing 747-200's were also retired prematurely in the wake of 9/11. Now the -400's will also leave the fleet earlier than planned.

An undignified end for the #QOTS, a fleet of aircraft revered by many. #BA747 #B747 #AvGeek
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A pleasant surprise to find new videos from Tom Scott, Paul Whitewick and @WhitewickV plus TheTimTraveller...all uploaded to YouTube today! Together with the latest from Geoff Marshall too, there's been a lot of things to learn whilst having dinner this evening, thank you! 🙂

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Sad to see the final Boeing 747 leave the Qantas fleet today. VH-OEJ used to wear the stunning 'Wunula Dreaming' livery, later painted into the standard livery. Seen back in October 2011 on a rare visit to Heathrow Airport. #AvGeek #Queenoftheskies #747Farewell

Sad to see the final Boeing 747 leave the <a href="/Qantas/">Qantas</a> fleet today. VH-OEJ used to wear the stunning 'Wunula Dreaming' livery, later painted into the standard livery. Seen back in October 2011 on a rare visit to <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a>. #AvGeek #Queenoftheskies #747Farewell
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"Fly me to the Moon..." British Airways B777-300ER G-STBI seen this evening a few minutes after departing Heathrow Airport, heading to Changi Airport as 'Speedbird 11'. The sky was clear, except for this odd yet pretty wispy cloud in front of the moon. #avgeek #aviation #moon

"Fly me to the Moon..."

<a href="/British_Airways/">British Airways</a> B777-300ER G-STBI seen this evening a few minutes after departing <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a>, heading to <a href="/ChangiAirport/">Changi Airport</a> as 'Speedbird 11'. The sky was clear, except for this odd yet pretty wispy cloud in front of the moon.

#avgeek #aviation #moon
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Not quite crossing, but close. United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER N2136U from Newark descending towards Heathrow Airport this morning, while the moon sets an hour after sunrise. #avgeek #aviation #moon

Not quite crossing, but close.

<a href="/united/">United Airlines</a> Boeing 777-300ER N2136U from Newark descending towards <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a> this morning, while the moon sets an hour after sunrise.

#avgeek #aviation #moon
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15 years ago today, at John Glenn Intl Airport before sunrise. This Continental Airlines Boeing 737-800 was the first aircraft I ever shot in the dark with a DSLR on a tripod. #Continental #Airlines #Boeing #B737 #Columbus #KCMH #aviation #avgeek

15 years ago today, at <a href="/columbusairport/">John Glenn Intl Airport</a> before sunrise. This Continental Airlines Boeing 737-800 was the first aircraft I ever shot in the dark with a DSLR on a tripod. 

#Continental #Airlines #Boeing #B737 #Columbus #KCMH #aviation #avgeek
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'Helimed 55' operated by ehaat_ seen lifting off from #HemelHempstead this afternoon. G-CNWL looking great against the #Hertfordshire countryside in the sunshine. Thanks to the friendly crew who cooperated with the low departure across the field! #helimed55 #hems #avgeek

'Helimed 55' operated by <a href="/EHAAT_/">ehaat_</a> seen lifting off from #HemelHempstead this afternoon. G-CNWL looking great against the #Hertfordshire countryside in the sunshine. Thanks to the friendly crew who cooperated with the low departure across the field! #helimed55 #hems #avgeek
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The word "Aircraft" has the same plural form as singular i.e. one aircraft, many aircraft. While this may not be common knowledge, it's bizarre to see people associated with the aviation industry not know it. Retweet if you knew this already. Like if you didn't. #AvGeek

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06:49, and a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 from Chicago-O'Hare to Heathrow Airport passes the setting moon, while the sun begins to rise. Quite fortunate to catch this, as I'd only just got out of bed a couple of minutes beforehand. #avgeek #aviation #moon

06:49, and a <a href="/united/">United Airlines</a> Boeing 787-8 from Chicago-O'Hare to <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a> passes the setting moon, while the sun begins to rise.

Quite fortunate to catch this, as I'd only just got out of bed a couple of minutes beforehand.

#avgeek #aviation #moon
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VIDEO: Today British Airways moved a step closer to restarting regular Airbus #A380 flights, as G-XLEF performed a 20 minute test flight from and back to Heathrow Airport. Seen departing from Runway 27R as BA9172. #BA #LHR #Heathrow #Avgeek #Aviation

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The LATAM USA The Boeing Company 777-300ER adorned with the bold Star Wars #GalaxysEdge livery, complete with Storm Trooper on the tail and helmet around the cockpit! Arriving at Heathrow Airport on a glorious winter afternoon last week while the moon rises in the east.

The <a href="/LATAMAirlinesUS/">LATAM USA</a> <a href="/Boeing/">The Boeing Company</a> 777-300ER adorned with the bold <a href="/starwars/">Star Wars</a> #GalaxysEdge livery, complete with Storm Trooper on the tail and helmet around the cockpit! Arriving at <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a> on a glorious winter afternoon last week while the moon rises in the east.
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'Helimed 55' of ehaat_ lifting away from the field of Hemel Hempstead Town Cricket Club earlier today, with the clubhouse and several spectators in the background. #ehaat #aw169 #helicopter #avgeek

'Helimed 55' of <a href="/EHAAT_/">ehaat_</a> lifting away from the field of Hemel Hempstead Town Cricket Club earlier today, with the clubhouse and several spectators in the background. #ehaat #aw169 #helicopter #avgeek