MAKS 2009 - 6 Day Report
MAKS 2009 - 6 Day Report
Evening all, yesterday I returned from an incredible 6 day visit to MAKS. The gamble to go for all the trade days paid off, as this had the best of the weather and almost a third of the display items only flew on Tuesday and/or Wednesday!
My favourite aircraft of the event was this Su-30MKM. Its appearance, size, colour, power and agility in the air was STUNNING! When it climbed above my head to do the famous tail slide it sent a ground trembling shudder beneath my feet and a chill down the spine. Worth the trip alone.
As mentioned before some of the highlights only flew on the Tuesday, such as the pair of menacing Mil-28s and a Yak-130 trainer (Su-34 also). More aircraft on display from Sukhoi was this very impressive Su-35 and new on the civilian market was the SuperJet 100.
In the late afternoon of the Tuesday, heavy rain showers passed by. I must have taken some the UK weather with me....but it didnt last too long and suddenly the sun came out and the luck of a rainbow meant only one thing....'Cold Gold'.
As expected, the latest version of the MiG-29SMT, MiG-29OVT and MiG-35 were in the flying display. There was also an Indian Navy MiG-29K in the static aswell.
Although it was MiG and Sukhoi aircraft I went purposely to see, there was a good variety of other aircraft to be seen.
Apart from a few hours of sun on the Saturday afternoon, there was complete overcast from Thursday-Sunday. Sunday was dreadful, low cloud, bitter NE winds, five layers of clothing and extremely challenging conditions for photography. There was plenty of vapour in the air!
Lastly, as a tribute to their recently lost Commander, Igor Tkachenko, who died in an accident 2 days before the event began, the Russian Knights closed the show with a formation fly past late on Sunday evening. As the four aircraft pulled away from the crowd into the distance with a gentle climb, they released a plethoria of flares that stretched for almost a mile long and beautifully lit up the dull evening sky. An emotional sight and sound that I shall never forget.
Cheers
Tim
The Russian Knights - Keeping their armourers busy since 1991.
My favourite aircraft of the event was this Su-30MKM. Its appearance, size, colour, power and agility in the air was STUNNING! When it climbed above my head to do the famous tail slide it sent a ground trembling shudder beneath my feet and a chill down the spine. Worth the trip alone.
As mentioned before some of the highlights only flew on the Tuesday, such as the pair of menacing Mil-28s and a Yak-130 trainer (Su-34 also). More aircraft on display from Sukhoi was this very impressive Su-35 and new on the civilian market was the SuperJet 100.
In the late afternoon of the Tuesday, heavy rain showers passed by. I must have taken some the UK weather with me....but it didnt last too long and suddenly the sun came out and the luck of a rainbow meant only one thing....'Cold Gold'.
As expected, the latest version of the MiG-29SMT, MiG-29OVT and MiG-35 were in the flying display. There was also an Indian Navy MiG-29K in the static aswell.
Although it was MiG and Sukhoi aircraft I went purposely to see, there was a good variety of other aircraft to be seen.
Apart from a few hours of sun on the Saturday afternoon, there was complete overcast from Thursday-Sunday. Sunday was dreadful, low cloud, bitter NE winds, five layers of clothing and extremely challenging conditions for photography. There was plenty of vapour in the air!
Lastly, as a tribute to their recently lost Commander, Igor Tkachenko, who died in an accident 2 days before the event began, the Russian Knights closed the show with a formation fly past late on Sunday evening. As the four aircraft pulled away from the crowd into the distance with a gentle climb, they released a plethoria of flares that stretched for almost a mile long and beautifully lit up the dull evening sky. An emotional sight and sound that I shall never forget.
Cheers
Tim
The Russian Knights - Keeping their armourers busy since 1991.
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Was their myself, fantastic it was too. You really have great shots of the event every one is rather nice.
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Stunning images of some immense jets.
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That is an exceptional set of shots, some of the best I have seen for ages
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These are some of the best images I have ever seen from a MAKS show, considering the layout of the event, you've used the light very well, great work!!!
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Where to begin?! Cor!
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Utterly amazing! Far too many belters to be picking highlights - suffice to say that this is one of the best sets of photos of the year IMO!
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Everyone of them is stunning!!
Amazing set of shots!!
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Great collection of images - probably the best I've ever seen from MAKS.
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I'm very disappointed Tim, where are the underside passes? Where are the ugly grey coloured planes?
Nah, think I'll stick to UK shows
Nah, think I'll stick to UK shows
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Stunning. Beautiful use of the light to make wonderful images of great aircraft. Many congratulations.
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Brilliant and creative photography throughout and, as has been said, the subjects are about as tasty as they get!
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Looks like you've got pic of the week sewn up (plenty to chose from), great work
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A great set, really miss seeing the Flanker in the UK, what a plane.
Surprised the RAF were not there with their Harrier and Tonka GR4 solo display!!!
Surprised the RAF were not there with their Harrier and Tonka GR4 solo display!!!
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Chris
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Im not jealous, much.
None stand out to me, they are all top notch!
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None stand out to me, they are all top notch!
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Wonderful set of shots...all great
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Superb shots
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Impressive pics!
Certainly a show that's on my wish-list!
Certainly a show that's on my wish-list!
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Some really outstanding shots of great looking aircraft
well done
Chris
well done
Chris
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Lovely stuff! Got any more of these beauties?