We travelled to the resort on Belle Coaches' Mercedes-Benz Tourismo 18 BD18 TKO. It's a former National Holidays' coach and is seen here at the Martello Coach Park shortly after arrival.
The delayed action in the air provided an opportunity to explore the town and also the possibility of some bus photos! Walking along Marine Parade West I observed a Dennis Dart SLF / Caetano Nimbus KX03 HZP operated by North Essex Travel. New to Ealing Community Transport, it had also seen use with Cardinal Buses and Target Transport.
Continuing to Pier Avenue it appeared the major operator for the area was Hedingham & Chambers with the first picture showing their Scania N230UB Omnicity 461 NK56 KJF about to leave on a 97 Walton-on-the-Naze service. It was one of many transferred from Go North East in October 2022.
Former Brighton & Hove Scania N270UD OmniDekka 826 YN57 FYA was observed complete with its predecessor's livery and is one of around a dozen that have migrated to Essex
Also seen was Hedingham & Chambers Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 536 LX59 DCZ preparing to depart for Jaywick on the 4. It was new to London Central now Go-Ahead London.
And the airshow? A much restricted display running later than normal with the star of the show for me being the B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B - the last remaining airworthy B-17 in Europe. Lets hope the weather improves for today's flying.
Roy
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