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At approximately 3.22pm it arrived at Birmingham Airport, thundering over before flying off on it's next leg of the tour. I, and a thousand or so others, waited in Sheldon Country Park at the end of the runway to witness this event. I took a few photos, but they are not perfect shots because the damn thing wouldn't keep still.
Approaching Birmingham Airport.
Head on as it flies along the runway towards us.
Tilting the wings in a victory gesture.
Continuing tour, RAF Cosford next.