A pilot's stunning views from the flight deck

The power stations on the east coast of Yorkshire stand proud above the early morning mists


For many, the window seat in a plane is a treasured spot – because the views from 38,000ft can be spectacular.

But the best seats in a plane, as these incredible photographs show, is in the cockpit.

An 'epic' view of London at night during a crystal clear evening 

Capturing a lightning storm in a truly stunning image

A thunderstorm as seen from 39,000ft. 

Capturing Nice airport on France's Mediterranean coast in a mesmerising shot

Picking out the Alps, pictured, as one of the best views for a pilot above Europe

Captain Fox snapped this while high over the Cantabrian mountains in Spain

Picture of a Dreamliner soaring past a plane proves that 'it's all about being at the right place at the right time'

Missile away! Snow on the Alps 

This dramatic image shows huge forest fires in Portugal, seen from 39,000ft

It's no wonder that Captain Fox describes his 'office view' as 'the best in the world'

Wind turbines on the North Wales coast captured 

Another plane streaks away from Fox's aircraft far below. 

Captain Fox, who’s been flying for 12 years, agrees that the range is ‘always an amazing sight’.

He said: ‘If you’re landing on the northerly runway into Lisbon, you begin by paralleling the airfield before coming over Sintra, which is absolutely stunning. Then going out towards the Atlantic Ocean passing over Cascais (a small town off the coast, north of Lisbon).

Madrid International Airport captured 

A favourite place to stay is the W in Barcelona - and the city has been captured here in a superb image

Snowy peaks huddle below Fox's plane as it cruises high above. 

Of this picture, Fox said: 'It's very rare to have such a clear day over the UK, but a few months ago we were lucky enough to have this amazing view across beautiful Wales. 

A huge thunderstorm pictured gathering on the south coast of the UK

This bank of clouds was photographed by Fox as he entered UK airspace. 'It reminded me of an Antarctic ice sheet,' he wrote. 'Never lose your sense of wonder' 

Wispy clouds and a dusky sky

Fox describes in the caption for this photograph, taken in Menorca, how it was taken shortly after negotiating a thunderstorm. He wrote: 'Using the weather radar and our training we were able to thread our way through the gathering tempest and land safely at our destination. Shortly after landing I managed to snap this great photo of the storm front'

The Algarve glistens in the sun

Another plane streaks across a very snowy mountain range

This shot was taken as Fox accelerated away from Palma de Mallorca as the sun set. 

Another epic view of the Alps, with clouds covering the valleys 

The Humber snakes towards the sea in this image taken during a beautiful sunrise

Mont Blanc pokes through the clouds in this picture taken from 37,000ft