And now for something completely different........
Was on holiday seeing friends living near Lusaka. Sadly not there for the aircraft, otherwise these photos would be better.
You should be able to tell which ones were taken whilst strapped into another aircraft (no prizes for guessing).
This is more of a record for sharing, not a demonstration of how shaky/fuzzy a picture can be !!
All were taken at Lusaka International Airport, except the final one......
Firstly, VIP Harbin Y-12 and MA60 transport, Zambian AF
Zambia 2008 027 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrZambian AF helicopters.....Bell AB205 (VIP and camo) plus Bell AB206, all ex-Italian
Zambia 2008 085 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrThe retired area.....I count 4 x Dornier Do28 Skyservants, 3 x Mi-17 Hips and 2 x Yak-40s
Zambia 2008 481 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrThe same Yaks, plus 2 x Mig-21bis and another Mi-17 Hip
Zambia 2008 480 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrThe VIP Harbin Y-12 and MA60 on another day/flight, plus the only HS748 transport
Zambia 2008 484 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrOne of the retired Yak-40s closer up with a Hip and Dornier behind
Zambia 2008 080 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrA pair of dumped ex-AF DHC-5 Buffalos near a taxiway, was looking out the right window
Zambia 2008 028 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrConsidering this was taken from the back of a fast-moving pickup jeep, this retouched AF Y-12 didn't come out too badly
IMG_7762 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrI know it's civvie, but it's an Il-76 just sitting there and smiling
Zambia 2008 033 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrLastly, this Johannesberg-based DC-4 was seen at Mfuwe Airport, during a safari at South Luangwa National Park
Zambia 2008 086 by Rupert Kelley, on FlickrYep, different.......but interesting, none the less. C+C always welcome, catch you again soon.
Happy snapping, chaps,
Rupe