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by hornise
Tue 12 Apr 2016, 9:55 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action
Replies: 16
Views: 5778

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:...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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! :smile:
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. :yahoo:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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!
by hornise
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 ...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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. :oops:

The text means - 50 years in service to Bulgaria.
by hornise
Fri 21 Mar 2014, 1:59 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Air Policing demonstration in Graf Ignatievo
Replies: 3
Views: 2339

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...
by hornise
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....
by hornise
Mon 20 May 2013, 8:11 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Bulgarian trainers - L-39ZA and PC-9M (picture heavy)
Replies: 5
Views: 3520

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...
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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!
by hornise
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...
by hornise
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.
by hornise
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. :wink: We'll see. :smile:
by hornise
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 ...
by hornise
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 ...
by hornise
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!
by hornise
Sun 13 Jan 2013, 4:05 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Some Il-96-300 from Sofia (LBSF/SOF)
Replies: 7
Views: 1984

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...