John Oram's photos with the keyword: Flybe

It was a bit surprising to see three Flybe branded fuel tankers at Exeter Airport more than four months after the airline closed. I imagine it won't be long before this is an interesting historical shot of a sight gone forever. The tractor unit closest to the camera is a Renault truck, R549FHU. TZ70_P1020447E

In a difficult era for aviation, Flybe was caught between a rock and a hard place. The airline collapsed on 5 March 2020 and soon thereafter the coronavirus pandemic was pressing all other airlines hard. 200_3_P1130085E

The reality of a deserted Car Park 4 at Exeter Airport belies the now historical sign on the hangar. 200_3_P1130079CE

A surprising number of vehicles could be found around the (former) Flybe buildings at Exeter Airport more than four months after the airline's demise. These included this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter T853XTA, formerly a used by the nearby Training Academy. 200_3_P1130081CE

Facing Westcott Road, Exeter Airport. One out of two remains. The pillar still looks pretty good. TZ70_P1020446E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. TZ70_P1020444R

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. The simulator hall has been largely cleared. I understand the full motion simulators were removed in early July. TZ70_P1020439E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. The simulator hall has been largely cleared. I understand the full motion simulators were removed in early July. 200_3_P1130091E

The sadly empty former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport following the collapse of the airline on 5 March 2020. TZ70_P1020443E

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-PRPC was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle, in this case a snowplough blocking a very improbable escape attempt. TZ70_P1020027E

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-PRPC was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle, in this case a snowplough blocking a very improbable escape attempt. TZ70_P1020028R

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-ECOM was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle blocking a very improbable escape attempt. Also in the shot is G-ECOH. TZ70_P1020029C

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-ECOM was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle blocking a very improbable escape attempt. Also in the shot is G-ECOH. I wanted a b&w treatment of this shot as it seems to me to reinforce the sense of gloom emanating in particular from the impassive eye of the camera. TZ70_P1020029CM

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-ECOM was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle blocking a very improbable escape attempt. Also just in the shot is G-ECOH. TZ70_P1020033C

A Sorry Tail On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-JECM was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle blocking a very improbable escape attempt. TZ70_P1020037E

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday, flights by other airlines were expected but the terminal seemed bereaved. Flybe had accounted for 90-95% of Southampton's movements. TZ70_P1020034

On Thursday 5 March 2020, Flybe became the latest airline to cease operations in difficult circumstances probably exacerbated by the affects of coronavirus. On the following Sunday I made a sad pilgrimage to Southampton Airport, one of the worst affected as Flybe had accounted for 90% or more of its movements. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-ECOE was one of six Flybe aircraft grounded there each with a vehicle blocking a very improbable escape attempt. TZ70_P1020026R

Flybe Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-PRPJ approaching runway 20 at Southampton in very dull conditions in advance of Storm Jorge. 200_3_P1120358CE