Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria

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Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria

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A photo report from Thracian Star exercise which took place at Graf Ingatievo Air Force Base from 01 to 22 October 2010. During the operation F-16 pilots from Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron trained against bulgarian MiG 29, MiG 21 and Su-25 aircraft.


12.10.2010 - Ugly weather. Two waves, only Vipers.

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14.10.2010 - Media day - raining all day long. Some V.I.P. guests (the Bulgarian prime minister was there). CSAR demonstration with Mi-17 and Cougars. Mi-17 fire fighting. On static display 2*MiG-29, 2*MiG-21, 1*PC-9, 2*AS532 AL, 1*F-16.

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21.10.2010 - Last day.

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Fabulous subjects, some great photography as well, shame the weather was so bad most of the time.

Just got to love the variable camo schemes on the MiG21s, fantastic :clap: :clap:
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Very atractive set to watch, thanks for sharing.

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Anton,outstanding report, such a shame about the weather, but you still have done a great job, this one really stands out for me :drool: :topbombing: :yahoo:


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Anton, Absolutely fantastic shots-especially the Mig29's.

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Fantastic set again Anton! They're lovely despite the disappointing meteorological conditions.

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Take off shots of Mig 21s 114 and 457 (Photo No. 48 & 50) are superb. Feel the power!
Excellent set all round. :clap:

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Really enjoyed the presentation of this post and especially the edition of some of the background views. Good to see what is laying around bases. Bulgarian types are great and of course, the Mig 21s are special.

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Those Mig-21's are hopelessly pretty aeroplanes. Great set. :clap:

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Very nice! You got some great captures of the SP F16's despite the grim conditions! :clap:

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Simply amazing mate! Number 4 stands out for me!
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I think this is the best post i have ever look through in my time on this Forum. Fantastic :clap: :clap: :clap:

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what airforce is that?

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Wow! what an awesome set of images. :clap:

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arsenaltillidie wrote:what airforce is that?

Try reading the top of the thread.

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Fantastic set of shots. Nice to see something different!

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Love the images, very atmospheric !

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Superb! You really used the bad weather best way possible! Lots of cool images, can't pick a favourite. Thanks!
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Amazing shots Anton :clap: :clap: despite the weather !!!

I was there in september 2001 during ex. Co-operative Key ... this brings back good memories. Good to see the MiG-21s are still active. :cool:

Just uploaded a couple of those shots on Airfighters.com.

Rgds Soundbarrier.

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