IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

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05-20-2008, 11:09 PM
njgtr82

IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

I decided to make a last minute trip to IAD yesterday. It was my first time there and found the BWI spotters group's page very useful for finding all of the spots. I also caught my first TU-154 while there, as the Russian Airforce Open Skies aircraft came in for a quick stop. Heat haze got the best of it but I was happy to see it. Also it was nice to meet you Rafal.

Edit: sorry for the small pics, I'll change them tommorow but I'm going to bed now

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Austrian 772
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South African A340-600
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And last but not least there was 2 German AF C-160 Transall's were there
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Bill
05-20-2008, 11:18 PM
cancidas

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

nice work bill. i still don't understand the Luftwaffe connection to IAD though it's nice to see those airplanes over here! love the 777s too.
05-20-2008, 11:27 PM
SengaB

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Nice shots Bill,
Things always seem come in when I am far away where I should be.

Senga
05-21-2008, 12:40 AM
Delta777LR

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

I love the shots of Austrian 777, Air France 777, UAL 744 & 777 and SAA A346..

Good pick up also on the Tu-154M Bill
05-21-2008, 06:06 AM
Iberia A340-600

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Very nice shots, Bill.

I love IAD, I 'll have to return one day when the weather is nice and they're using 1's!
05-21-2008, 06:27 AM
MarkLawrence

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Great shots Bill! A nice collection there!
05-21-2008, 06:52 AM
brontis5

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Hello Bill, excellent shots overall. Which spot were you at when you took those departure shots of the Austrian 772 and the SAS 340? Later, Brian
05-21-2008, 07:42 AM
njgtr82

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Thanks guys, Brian they were from the Daily 2 Garage. Once 5pm hits its a pretty consistent amount of international departures.

Bill
05-21-2008, 08:21 AM
SengaB

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

You have had a very good week shooting I am sure you are very satisfied.
Kingdom holding 744
Saudi VIP MD-11
Transall C-160
Open Skies TU-154

Senga
05-21-2008, 10:21 AM
Steven Holzinger

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

One of the C-160s was actually in the Joint Services Open House on saturday.
05-21-2008, 07:55 PM
Tom_Turner

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta777LR

I love the shots of Austrian 777, Air France 777, UAL 744 & 777 and SAA A346..

Good pick up also on the Tu-154M Bill

I know... me too.. ALL the Stuff I NEED.. haha..

Bill - Great shots - you did well. That was obviously a trip worth taking.

Tom
05-21-2008, 09:27 PM
njgtr82

Re: IAD 5/19 Russin Open Skies TU154 and more

Tom, thanks I was very happy with what I got down there. Made the 3 hours of sleep the night before worth it. Senga, yes I did do pretty well last week. I'm not complaining at all.

Bill