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- Tue 12 Apr 2016, 9:55 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action
- Replies: 16
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Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action
In February, during the Thracian Thunder 2016 exercise a small group of photographers had the unique chance to shoot the two tank busters in low level action near the city of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. 1. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/50350b48bc9f42873619b311179ae43b/IMG_1201-2.jpg 2. http:...
- Fri 06 Nov 2015, 10:01 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Iraqi L-159's ferry flight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2157
Iraqi L-159's ferry flight
Two days ago the first two Iraq Air Force L-159A aircraft made a refueling stop in Plovdiv during their delivery flight from Czech Republic to Iraq. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/7e9606e9c2711a4fa952e8648567fe22/IMG_8568-2.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/78a69347356...
- Thu 22 Oct 2015, 12:50 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11856
Re: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
Hi all!
Definitely that was the best photo opportunity that I ever had.
All your great comments makes me feel proud and very happy with my work.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
Definitely that was the best photo opportunity that I ever had.
All your great comments makes me feel proud and very happy with my work.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
- Tue 20 Oct 2015, 3:38 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11856
Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
Two weeks ago I had the unique chance to be on board of Bulgarian AF C-27J during an epic flight over southern Bulgaria. The flight was part of the first joint training of Bulgarian and Polish Air Forces which took place in Graf Ignatievo air base between 28th September and 7th October. The particip...
- Sun 20 Sep 2015, 7:51 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: MiG's in the night - Graf Ignatievo, 08.09.2015
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3529
MiG's in the night - Graf Ignatievo, 08.09.2015
Some photos that were taken last week during regular night flights in Graf Ignatievo Air Base. 1. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/5ce396892d880c5753ff5e3c51a9c6f3/IMG_6890-2.jpg 2. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/ccfbadd9596df074ac30ca9b7b24e1f7/IMG_6923-2.jpg 3. http://www.b...
- Mon 29 Jun 2015, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Textron AirLand Scorpion presentation in Bulgaria
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4617
Textron AirLand Scorpion presentation in Bulgaria
The Textron AirLand Scorpion prototype was presented to Bulgarian Air Force officers in Graf Ignatievo last week. During the presentation two Bulgarian pilots were able to fly the aircraft and become familiar with its capabilities. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/1bc590ed701ad8778c7fb6...
- Sat 23 May 2015, 7:13 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Thracian Eagle 2015-1 exercise
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3319
Thracian Eagle 2015-1 exercise
My report from joint exercise Thracian Eagle 2015-1 that took place in Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/56e792e7325b584b8d2a9f867e03eac8/IMG_3418-2.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/85409231b76aa76a887da036e4d4ca51/IMG_3437-2.jpg 3 http...
- Sun 31 Aug 2014, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Miroslawiec - where amazing happens
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7770
Re: Miroslawiec - where amazing happens
Good job Mr Bera!
- Fri 29 Aug 2014, 8:46 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Thracian Eagle 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2841
Thracian Eagle 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
The joint exercise Thracian eagle 2014 took place in Graf Ignatievo Air Base between 18 and 29 August. F-15C/D from 493 th FS 'Grim Reapers' participated together with bulgarian MiG-21, MiG-29 and Su-25's. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/c94e23f811932852bebc03b6635c34cc/IMG_5165-2.jpg ...
- Tue 12 Aug 2014, 2:57 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Tonkas @ RAF Marham - 15.07.2014
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3472
Tonkas @ RAF Marham - 15.07.2014
Finally I've managed to sort and processed my photos from the day I've spent in the fields around Marham's fence in the middle of July. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/2a14d2924301608379f2658baed4ed5b/IMG_3863-2.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/ac3e4351a1f855a4faf90aac...
- Mon 02 Jun 2014, 4:15 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Thracian star 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4617
Thracian star 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
On 29 May was the media day during international exercise Thracian Star 2014 which is taking place at Graf Ignatievo Air Base between 26 May and 4 June. A wide variety of types is involved in the exercise, including MiG-21, MiG-29, Su-25 and L-39ZA from Bulgarian Air Force, F-16 from 148th Fighter W...
- Fri 21 Mar 2014, 2:12 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Air Policing demonstration in Graf Ignatievo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2339
Re: Air Policing demonstration in Graf Ignatievo
Ups, sorry about that, I completely forgot to translate it.
The text means - 50 years in service to Bulgaria.
The text means - 50 years in service to Bulgaria.
- Fri 21 Mar 2014, 1:59 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Air Policing demonstration in Graf Ignatievo
- Replies: 3
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Air Policing demonstration in Graf Ignatievo
On 17 March Graf Ignatievo Air Base marked it's 63th anniversary. During the Open day were demonstrated the actions of pair MiG-29 against intruder of the airspace (played by MiG-21UM). 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/f861e5a34bc91327cfca6419baed44e3/IMG_5294-3.jpg 2 http://www.balakch...
- Tue 11 Mar 2014, 1:13 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Bulgarian AF choppers over Black Sea
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2622
Bulgarian AF choppers over Black Sea
Some photos I've taken last September during annual sea training flights of bulgarian helicopters. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/aee57cbb0dcfd93514236e66c087c541/IMG_0768-3.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/faaf6609cb8062555d195db36d6982c0/IMG_0790-3.jpg 3 http://www....
- Mon 20 May 2013, 8:11 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Bulgarian trainers - L-39ZA and PC-9M (picture heavy)
- Replies: 5
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Bulgarian trainers - L-39ZA and PC-9M (picture heavy)
Some photos from Dolna Mitropolia Air Base taken during last few weeks. 19.04.2013 - L-39's are back in the sky after 5.5 years on the ground. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/a436a16a2dde7fa316b1e376af6eb82b/137-702.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/32728a0a217a54e2dab7...
- Sun 05 May 2013, 8:34 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A2A with Mi-17 over Sofia - training for military parade
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2794
A2A with Mi-17 over Sofia - training for military parade
On 30 April I had an opportunity to fly on board of Mi-17 over the bulgarian capital during the training flight for the military parade on 6 May. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/172cae6fcffaff3ca9ac68fa81230111/parad_01.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/dfa962e55962c25d...
- Wed 24 Apr 2013, 10:25 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Hips and Hinds over Afghanistan - air to air
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4125
Re: Hips and Hinds over Afghanistan - air to air
Brilliant work Bartek!
- Thu 28 Mar 2013, 9:16 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Mi-8/17 against forest fires - July 2012 /picture heavy/
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3870
Mi-8/17 against forest fires - July 2012 /picture heavy/
Some heli action from last summer. In the beginning of July 2012 a serious forest fire broke out in Vitosha mountain just few kilometers from the city of Sofia. Bulgarian Air Force send two Mi-17 with Bambi Bucket's immediately. In the next two days the fire has grown and their efforts were insuffic...
- Wed 20 Feb 2013, 11:31 am
- Forum: European Events
- Topic: Wittmund "F-4 Retirement" - June 2013
- Replies: 150
- Views: 39463
- Wed 20 Feb 2013, 11:02 am
- Forum: European Events
- Topic: Wittmund "F-4 Retirement" - June 2013
- Replies: 150
- Views: 39463
Re: Wittmund "F-4 Retirement" - June 2013
The registration form is online.
- Wed 13 Feb 2013, 12:59 pm
- Forum: European Events
- Topic: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
- Replies: 729
- Views: 167748
Re: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
Probably you know better than me. We'll see.
- Wed 13 Feb 2013, 9:39 am
- Forum: European Events
- Topic: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
- Replies: 729
- Views: 167748
Re: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
The current plans are for retirement of the type this year. The new paint job means nothing, believe me. The last extension of the service life (made in 2011) of few Su-25K's allows this planes to fly two more years (2013). In Bulgaria every decision is penultimate so there is a chance for one more ...
- Wed 13 Feb 2013, 7:51 am
- Forum: European Events
- Topic: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
- Replies: 729
- Views: 167748
Re: Kecskemét Airshow, Hungary - 2013
I can confirm you(99%) Bulgarian Su-25,probably UBK from Bezmer Air Base. Static for sure, maybe display, will see. Unfortunately I can't confirm this... I don't know what is your source, but IMHO the Spartan or Cougar (or both together) will be the bulgarian participant (s). The Su-25's should be ...
- Tue 12 Feb 2013, 9:36 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Polish Fulcrums - air to air - UPDATED
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21022
Re: Polish Fulcrums - air to air
I was waiting for this post since last august...
Brilliant work Bartek, just brilliant!
Brilliant work Bartek, just brilliant!
- Sun 13 Jan 2013, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
- Topic: Some Il-96-300 from Sofia (LBSF/SOF)
- Replies: 7
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Some Il-96-300 from Sofia (LBSF/SOF)
Few photos of this monsters from last weeks: Il-96-300 * RA-96007 /named - A. Mayorov/ * Aeroflot * 30.12.2012 1 http://balakchiev.com/files/media/files/5dadd2052c88dca97d068cd51d611c68/LBSF_2012_69.jpg 2 http://balakchiev.com/files/media/files/f21b568ac3168592cfae21bbfd304538/LBSF_2012_70.jpg 3 htt...