Such Devoted Uncles

Now, for all Uncle Eric and Derek know about airplanes, they could easily fit it on the back of a stamp, but for their beloved nephew ..........

 

...... they are willing to learn, even if doesn't much seem to stick for long .........

..... which is why they found themselves firmly ensconced at Birmingham airport viewing area in Sheldon Country Park over the weekend .......

..... with a huge picnic basket, ably supplied by Darrell, to stave off any impending flagging energy.

The young master is obsessed by the Airbus A380, unfortunately, that morning, it landed early meaning that they missed it's arrival by a mere fifteen minutes, so it was therefore absolutely imperative that they were witness to it taking off again around two hours later.

I won't bore you with all the vital statistics, of which young Bertie naturally knows inside out and upside down, as well as forwards and backwards, but even I have to admit that it is quite the magnificent beast.

As take off time approached the whole park area, according to Eric and Derek seemed to exude a very respectful pent up excitement and anticipation, the most advantageous view points were found, cameras were poised and the air hushed as the plane approached the runway .......

...... and when it took off, Eric said it was quite emotional, especially seeing his nephew quiver at seeing the object of his obsession. He who already harbours great dreams of moving to France in order to work at Airbus in Toulouse ........

......... even if it does mean leaving his two favourite uncles far behind!

Eric and Derek have now decided that they really need to win the lottery or start saving hard to get Bertie to the aforementioned Toulouse so that they can take him on the Airbus factory tour to see things really up close and personal Airbus Toulouse Factory Tour: What To Expect | Nomad eSIM ....... even if they still might find it hard to retain much of the information ........ what are they like?