Baltic Air Policing - Polish Smokers + BONUS
Baltic Air Policing - Polish Smokers + BONUS
Hi Guys,
Back in August I visited Lithuanian Air Base in Siauliai where Polish Orlik IV detachment was based. My main target was a2a session with our Fulcrums (which went more than good) but thanks to magnificent pilots I was able to get some shots from the ground as well. Here are some of them:
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Thanks for watching
Bartek
Back in August I visited Lithuanian Air Base in Siauliai where Polish Orlik IV detachment was based. My main target was a2a session with our Fulcrums (which went more than good) but thanks to magnificent pilots I was able to get some shots from the ground as well. Here are some of them:
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Thanks for watching
Bartek
Last edited by Bartek on Wed 03 Oct 2012, 8:17 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Absolutely stunning set!!
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Wowzers! #9 is incredible.
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Stunning. Pictures 8 & 9 for me if i had to pick out any. Some of the best pictures i have seen for a long time. Thanks for posting
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
You just gottta love the clag.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
9 & 13 for me. A truly wonderful set.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Up close and personal, excellent all action shots Bartek, thanks for sharing.
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Number 9 is great, i guess on a late touch and go?
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Oh my.
My jaw just dropped out of my skull! The landing shots and the MiG turning off the runway are my pick of the bunch.
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My jaw just dropped out of my skull! The landing shots and the MiG turning off the runway are my pick of the bunch.
Mods, POTW entrants now closed. All the 6 places have been filled in this one post!
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Some great shots of the coal burning 29s well captured!
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Stunning what else can one say
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
RichPittman wrote:i guess on a late touch and go?
No, Sir:)
Thanks for all comments. There will be chapter two in few months;)
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Beautiful shots, .......8, 12 & 13 stand out for me.
Interesting to see the air intakes open or closed as well.
Interesting to see the air intakes open or closed as well.
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
One of the best posts I've seen on here for a long, long time.
For me, a smoky Mig is pure aviation.
For me, a smoky Mig is pure aviation.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Fabulous stuff! Absolutely fantastic!
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Nice set of shots. There's a few of those look rather low. Gotta love that smoke......
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
great shots
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Superb images ... I know it's not very PC (I hate that tag) but you've got to love the smoke ....
Thanks for sharing ....
Thanks for sharing ....
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Amazing selection, awesome dude!
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Wonderful photos.
Guess you guys not getting comments know what you have to do now (non provocative light-hearted remark ).
MarkL
Guess you guys not getting comments know what you have to do now (non provocative light-hearted remark ).
MarkL
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Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Smokin' fantastic. Some of the best Mig 29 shots I've seen.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers
Looks fun!
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers + BONUS
Thank you guys for all comments. I am really glad that you like my photos. Here you have a bonus:
Screenshot from onboard camera:
Backstage - taken by cpt. Grzegorz Grabarczuk
Screenshot from onboard camera:
Backstage - taken by cpt. Grzegorz Grabarczuk
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers + BONUS
Absolutely brilliant.
Re: Balitc Air Policing - Polish Smokers + BONUS
Astounding!!