A heads up for the aviation spotters here
Posted 27/01/2010 - 06:32
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It's been into nearby Geilenkirchen Air Base three times and I've missed it each time! My only photo of it was taken at Singapore/Changi some years ago - through glass and at a distance.
Paul.
Paul.
Paul.
Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
PPG
Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
PPG
Posted 27/01/2010 - 08:49
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Its been there a few times, I used to work at EMA. Its amazing to see take off, it takes such a long time to gain height and speed before it can turn in the air. I live in Ashby now so if the wind is in the right direction it will be passing overhead.
Posted 27/01/2010 - 11:12
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I have a mate (and fellow aviation enthusiast) who lives close to East Midlands. Thanks for the info, I've past it on. I've never seen a 225, but its little sister the 124 has been to Stockholm a few times. I of course have never had a camera to hand to capture the moment.
Cheers,
/Ian
Cheers,
/Ian
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Posted 27/01/2010 - 12:22
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Yes an amazing aircraft.
It visted my workplace 3 times to deliver one milling machine. Absolutely dwarfed the Beoing 747s it was parked next to.
Unfortunately we have a 'no cameras on site' rule where I work so I've no photos of it. But even those not interested in aircraft could find it an interesting subject - perhaps someone will use it for a subject in the current weekly competition as the theme is 'Size Contrast'.
It visted my workplace 3 times to deliver one milling machine. Absolutely dwarfed the Beoing 747s it was parked next to.
Unfortunately we have a 'no cameras on site' rule where I work so I've no photos of it. But even those not interested in aircraft could find it an interesting subject - perhaps someone will use it for a subject in the current weekly competition as the theme is 'Size Contrast'.
Good luck
Bob
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Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
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Posted 27/01/2010 - 13:15
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If this is the same aircraft type, I saw one *almost* take off at Farnborough Air Show some years ago... we spectators were told that they aborted due to a 'technical fault'.
I'd love to see that beast actually fly.
I'd love to see that beast actually fly.
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Posted 27/01/2010 - 14:26
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Bob and his Pentax wrote:
Unfortunately we have a 'no cameras on site' rule where I work so I've no photos of it. But even those not interested in aircraft could find it an interesting subject - perhaps someone will use it for a subject in the current weekly competition as the theme is 'Size Contrast'.
Unfortunately we have a 'no cameras on site' rule where I work so I've no photos of it. But even those not interested in aircraft could find it an interesting subject - perhaps someone will use it for a subject in the current weekly competition as the theme is 'Size Contrast'.
any situation in which you can use a Boeing 747 as the "small" item in a size contrast shot has got to be worth the effort!
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but it does help
but it does help
Posted 27/01/2010 - 14:48
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Hi guys,
Don't know if you are aware, but that AN-225 is actually the ONLY one ever built, originally to carry the Ruskie space shuttle.
See this link for further details;
http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=389
I've never seen it, but might just take a drive over Derby way on Saturday !!!
Don't know if you are aware, but that AN-225 is actually the ONLY one ever built, originally to carry the Ruskie space shuttle.
See this link for further details;
http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=389
I've never seen it, but might just take a drive over Derby way on Saturday !!!
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Posted 29/01/2010 - 15:47
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I wonder how it compares with the B777-300, A340-600 or the A380.
When I am taxying past LHR T3 the Singapore Airways or Emirates A380 dwarf everything else. Even living below the flight path of the southern runway I can tell an A380 just because of it's size. It's also easy to mark out the B777 and A340 due to their length (both are longer than the 747)....
When I am taxying past LHR T3 the Singapore Airways or Emirates A380 dwarf everything else. Even living below the flight path of the southern runway I can tell an A380 just because of it's size. It's also easy to mark out the B777 and A340 due to their length (both are longer than the 747)....
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Posted 29/01/2010 - 16:37
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Although the wingspan of the Ant is only 8m larger than the 'Bus, it's maximum take-off weight is 80 tons higher. It's a beast.
Posted 29/01/2010 - 21:03
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