Aviation History - First Ever Qantas A380 at Gatwick - 15th April 2024

[@PixelVibe42]

The banking shots and the image with the TAP briefly in the background - sheer perfection! Thank you SDTV, Chris and Mods!

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks pixel! With the wind we had we tried the best to keep it tracked

[@RobertLain-xn2wx]

You went though hell to get us those pictures brilliant

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Was so worth it Robert in the end! Thank you

[@suzispringfield7376]

Thank you for posting this! 👍🏽

[@samanthavigor3085]

Wonderfully captured Chris 😁😉

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thank you Sam 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheCondorStripes]

What a super cool to see First Qantas A380 departure as always Chris mate. Hopefully we will see you soon on Thursday ❤

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Such a good aircraft for Gatwick and so fitting! See you soon

[@Dogwood67]

Brilliant video Chris. The banking shot is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks for watching it dogwood! Appreciate it ✈️✈️

[@LesleyDT6227]

It’s pretty special isn’t it?

[@mizamAs]

Qantas 388 at LGW was a very rare moment. I thought only EK 388 was always a special guest. Now there are 2 Sky King guests. This will be a memory that will never be forgotten. Thank you very much Chris and the person who told you

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It’s a special moment now Mizam! And we have it on film forever

[@mizamAs]

yes Chris yesterday you caught him with a really great shot. This could be a very nice gift for Bruce lol😂

[@JD-cw4qg]

Wow Chris, this is just epic to see. Thanks for posting . He's a beauty. 😊

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

No worries JD ✈️✈️

[@MattWilliams482]

Epic video Chris one of if not the best video of yours so far!

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks so much Matt! ✈️✈️

[@m0rtrg]

I had to miss the live show, but happy to be able to watch these highlights. Great stuff Chris

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks my friend! Glad to be able to post this stuff up for people that haven’t the time for the stream catch up

[@dianeemsley5013]

Exquisite!!! Beautifully edited as well. xx

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks Diane! Had to post the full video

[@davegreening5968]

Brilliant catch Chris I don’t get the time to watch you live but glad I can catch up I have a uniden bearcat that I don’t use anymore you can have it if you want

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Not a problem Dave life gets in the way sometimes! I appreciate that, I’ve managed to fix mine now, don’t get rid of yours you never know when it may come in handy

[@davegreening5968]

@@SDTVLiveAviation ok you have come a long way since you started keep up the great work

[@Tyler_The_Aviator]

It’s just landed in Sydney that exact plane from Singapore

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Long flight Tyler

[@mrmrkidd]

Great footage

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thank you ✈️

[@alanlewis2785]

Great job Chris.. beautiful aircraft

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks Alan

[@cabottaxi]

Great shot as always Chris. With Gatwick being such a busy single runway operation , ATC must have had their hands full ensuring separation of this 380 with "normal" traffic

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks Cabot I wish I had the radio we could of heard it all

[@mariopoliti3072]

That was amazing footage, thanks once agajn for bringing us these special moments 👍✈️

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

My pleasure Mario glad we can capture this ✈️✈️

[@OrnumCR]

Always amazes me how these behemoths are able to fly….stunning footage of what looks like a very short runway with that great machine facing camera and then gracefully lifting off. Incredible.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

The wonders of physics 👌🏻 it’s amazing isn’t it seeing it especially from that angle! Appreciate you watching ✈️

[@mickboakes7023]

Brilliant. Great shot against that blue sky as she said goodbye. Well done Chris. Must’ve been worth getting wet for surely. All the best. Mick

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks mick appreciate it

[@airtiki2374]

Nice capture didn't seem like many spotters there..I like you closing graphics-cool

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks for watching 👀

[@lesleym6952]

Just absolutely stunning 🤩

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

👌🏻✈️✈️✈️

[@LesleyDT6227]

It’s a thing of beauty for sure

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Sure is

[@Tammyperry1]

One Super ROO Love me some A380 Roo

[@paulkitson390]

Excellent capture Chris 👍 - (P.S. I think Monday was the 15th 😬)

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks Paul! You are correct 😂 my mistake

[@robertsadler1275]

Hi from Tokyo just recently arrived for a nearly months holiday in japan! I was there I flew out from gatwick that day to Tokyo via Shanghai on the China Eastern flight!Great service with China Eastern but bit of a choppy departure due to a breezy day!

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

I’ve heard some good things Robert about the service on China eastern! Lots of people recommend them

[@foundation6867]

Now that got me goosebumps wow 🤩 what amazing aircraft the a380 and to See Qantas now starting flights from London Gatwick is insane

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Great aircraft to see it’s a good sign for Gatwick although it was a charter. Would love to see it full time

[@foundation6867]

@@SDTVLiveAviation indeed and who knows beyond where

[@veenashingadia7872]

Hi there what a beautiful take off that is stunning and also I just want to say a big big thank you as I believe someone has kindly given me a membership so thank you to who gave it to me

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Glad you enjoyed the footage! And enjoy the blue star ✈️

[@c8Lorraine1]

Majestic

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Very majestic

[@MrRobbo1968]

Was this empty leaving LGW if so surprised it didn't go direct to Sydney with extra fuel.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

I am just trying to find out Robbo, obviously load factors are quite secret but I have asked

[@indobleh]

I've flown on an A380 from Malaysia to UK, Easter Monday 2016. It was empty, literally 20 people onboard plus crew.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Sounds like a great flight ✈️

[@peterlee6745]

Good Shot to the Sky that 380./ But Still love the 747. been on back in the Day .5 Times

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Same as me Peter I love the 747 but this is all we have now sadly unless we head to Europe

[@ravsingh5347]

What a beauty ✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

A very nice aircraft

[@gordonchef]

Incredibly good footage 💯 I don't always get to see your live coverage here in Australia but love catching up. Keep up the fantastic work, well done 👍

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thanks for the support Gordon I really appreciate it

[@ginolatino91]

thank you Chris and 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Glad you liked it gino

[@RealMR_Planey]

Is it landing back on the 30th?

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It landed back today

[@RealMR_Planey]

@@SDTVLiveAviation yes i was at gatwick when it landed at the side

[@damianperry163]

Was this a “one-off” flight to LGW? I saw the flight on Flight24 and wondered why it was bound for Gatwick not LHR.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It was a charter so that’s why it was at LGW

[@stevenarcher5149]

Is this going to be a regular flight or not?

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Just a charter at the minute and back again end of the month

[@Swescrapman]

one time happening ore regular?

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Back again on the 30th it’s been chartered. Never know though what’s in store

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Back again on the 30th it’s been chartered. Never know though what’s in store

[@MerleDoughty-yw6cl]

I have flown in and out of Gatwick with Emirates A380 in 2015.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It’s a great and comfortable aircraft

[@babygrrlpc5057]

Welcome, mates!

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@adrianburn7178]

Why was Qantas at LGW?

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It was a charter ✈️

[@BasilPunton]

What is the name of this A380. It is more important than the rego.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Bert Hinkler according to Planespotters.net

[@MsSlmitchell]

Isn't she beautiful!? So proud of our big birds...the pride of Australia 🇦🇺 🦘🐨🪃❤️

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

She is stunning! So nice seeing her somewhere else in the UK! Hope your well

[@alanmilligan3874]

Have always taken great pride in spotting a Qantas plane all around the world but with the recent bad management behaviour, I now refuse to fly anywhere with them. A proud South Australian.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

That’s such a shame 😳 that has made you feel like that

[@lorrainehodder8913]

It was a charter flight.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

It was.

[@Tyler_The_Aviator]

I got that

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

So glad Tyler so many people took the photo yesterday! What a great day

[@RealMR_Planey]

Tyler!

[@Tyler_The_Aviator]

@@SDTVLiveAviation It was. An amazing sight to see! I would love to see it again. Maybe they will have daily flights from Gatwick to Singapore soon , As of July This year Singapore airlines are so maybe that will encourage them too.

[@Tyler_The_Aviator]

@@RealMR_Planey Hello!

[@Tyler_The_Aviator]

@@SDTVLiveAviation Yes. Very rare sight would of liked to see it land or takeoff but saw it going over Redhill so that was amazing

[@archangel763]

The great white shark going back home.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Just needed the jaws theme ✈️

[@LesleyDT6227]

QF332 VHOQ A380 registration numbers.

[@SDTVLiveAviation]

Thank you