More VIPs arriving - blue sky and sunshine!

But less than an hour later Vera appears out of the murk during a thunderstorm ...

... to touch down safely after a difficult leg from Iceland

Taxiing back up the runway ...

... then pushed in towards the dignitaries and invited guests.

Very good view for those of us outside the fencing

Then 'Thumper' is pushed up ...

... to just behind Vera

A very rare shot

Despite all the invited guests members of the crew come up to the fencing to chat to us waiting outside, a lovely gesture

About 3:15pm the formal speeches etc. are due to take place in the hanger ...

... so not much more to see outside, and we take our leave.