Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
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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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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Last edited by hornise on Thu 11 Nov 2010, 5:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
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
Just got to love the variable camo schemes on the MiG21s, fantastic
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Very atractive set to watch, thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Melchior Timmers
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Anton,outstanding report, such a shame about the weather, but you still have done a great job, this one really stands out for me
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Anton, Absolutely fantastic shots-especially the Mig29's.
Cheers
Cheers
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Fantastic set again Anton! They're lovely despite the disappointing meteorological conditions.
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Take off shots of Mig 21s 114 and 457 (Photo No. 48 & 50) are superb. Feel the power!
Excellent set all round.
Excellent set all round.
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
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.
Regards, Ian
Regards, Ian
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Those Mig-21's are hopelessly pretty aeroplanes. Great set.
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Very nice! You got some great captures of the SP F16's despite the grim conditions!
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Simply amazing mate! Number 4 stands out for me!
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
I think this is the best post i have ever look through in my time on this Forum. Fantastic
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
what airforce is that?
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Wow! what an awesome set of images.
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
arsenaltillidie wrote:what airforce is that?
Try reading the top of the thread.
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Fantastic set of shots. Nice to see something different!
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Love the images, very atmospheric !
Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Superb! You really used the bad weather best way possible! Lots of cool images, can't pick a favourite. Thanks!
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Re: Thracian star 2010 - Graf Ignatievo AFB - Bulgaria
Amazing shots Anton 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.
Just uploaded a couple of those shots on Airfighters.com.
Rgds Soundbarrier.
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.
Just uploaded a couple of those shots on Airfighters.com.
Rgds Soundbarrier.
My pictures at Airfighters.com : http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?phgid=2672