The river Tyne from 800ftLeaving Humberside the lighthearted traffic controller entertained us and looked after us in a similar way to Anglia Radar - these people really do earn their money and are a second pair of eyes in the sky. Whilst passing danger zone (D306) we were told that it had not been active for some years but was still being treated as a danger zone in order to deal with unexploded ordnance - why keep aircraft at bay when houses are being built so close nearby..? Our approach to Newcastle and our next refuelling stop led us on a magic carpet ride from the estuary of the Tyne to the heart of the city passing the derelect dry docks right up to the iconic bridges and the redundant docklands area. The promise of Newcastle City Airport with its published ability to accommodate up to 50 helicopters proved to be something of an education.
By the way Robin Hood's bay was really special as was Staithes, the birthplace of Captain James Cook.
By the way Robin Hood's bay was really special as was Staithes, the birthplace of Captain James Cook.
Robin Hood's Bay!
Staithes, Captain James Cook's birthplace
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