Avro Lancaster flying over Largs

The sound of four Rolls Royce Merlin engines is not often heard over Scotland nowadays, but one of two remaining airworthy Lancasters flew over the seaside town of Largs as part of their annual Viking Festival.

The aircraft had been due to take part in other events over the weekend but technical issues and bad weather had delayed her departure from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

The WW2 bomber gave a special salute to local resident Duncan Currie who had been a navigator in the heavy bomber during the war. The promenade was crowded as locals and visitors watched the iconic aircraft provide a wonderful display.

Glasgow Airport

Plane spotting on a dull rainy day isn't always fun.

However a report that two RAF Typhoon jets were parked overnight and due to fly out again in the morning brought me up to Glasgow Airport for their departure.

After they left I went to the end of Runway 23 to watch some commercials arriving.

RAF Lossiemouth

I think I now know what the underside of a Tornado looks like after spending several hours watching them taking off and landing at RAF Lossiemouth.

We were almost within touching distance at times and the roar of their engines was deafening as they flew directly overhead.

Squadron of Tornados lined up at Lossiemouth

Tornado coming in to land

Piper Cheyenne coming in to land

Tristar troop carrier taxiing for take-off