Aero Expo 2008 - Marrakech-Menara 23/26 January '08

Wijgert IJlst · Post by **Wijgert IJlst** » 27 Jan 2008, 23:13

Let's do a kick-off for a new topic about Aero Expo 2008, which was held at Marrakech-Menara, Morocco, from 23rd untill 26th of January 2008.

All pictures have been shot with digital pocket camera, so only some static display aircraft from my side. Perhaps some one else can post some shots of the minor flying activity during the event?
The static display was on a good position sunlight-whise, but the fences where placed very near to the aircraft and also the specificiation/information displayboards where always infront of the aircraft. Some aircraft where parked closed the the next one, and public was allowed to walk in front and behind past the static-line.

Never the less some very rare aircraft could be seen, so perhaps not the best quality, but still worth sharing this with all of you I think.

Feel free to post some of your own shots of this event:

Okay, not the best shots... but it gives a good impression I would say! Let's hope more Aero Expo's will follow in the future...

Brian · Post by **Brian** » 28 Jan 2008, 00:28

very interesting shots you got there!!

Grtz Brian

DJMikey · Post by **DJMikey** » 28 Jan 2008, 08:27

Indeed, cool pictures of interesting stuff. It looks like every single aircraft has been cleaned before it was parked on static ... some of them look almost mock-up-like, zo clean they are

Grt, Mike.

mart · Post by **mart** » 28 Jan 2008, 08:54

DJMikey wrote:Indeed, cool pictures of interesting stuff. It looks like every single aircraft has been cleaned before it was parked on static ... some of them look almost mock-up-like, zo clean they are

Grt, Mike.

nothing wrong with that
Very interesting pictures ofvery interesting aircraft!

Flanker27 · Post by **Flanker27** » 28 Jan 2008, 08:59

Good shots

Iwan Bogels · Post by **Iwan Bogels** » 28 Jan 2008, 09:07

DJMikey wrote:It looks like every single aircraft has been cleaned before it was parked on static ... some of them look almost mock-up-like, zo clean they are

My thoughts exactly ! I guess the Moroccans just wanted to make a good impression, which does make sense when you don't expose yourself as often as they do. Nothing wrong with that....

But I'm very curious if you managed to capture any flying activities ?

Curious regards,
Iwan

Thermal · Post by **Thermal** » 28 Jan 2008, 10:23

What´s that toy plane between the Mirage F1 and the Puma???

What is it used for?? To make the enemy laugh himself to death???

Flanker27 · Post by **Flanker27** » 28 Jan 2008, 10:55

Also there is hardly any people on the pics, were these taken early or on a non-public day, or is there just a lack of interest.

Melchior Timmers · Post by **Melchior Timmers** » 28 Jan 2008, 11:16

very nice collection Wijgert!

Cheers,

mwpeters · Post by **mwpeters** » 28 Jan 2008, 12:31

Iwan Bogels wrote: But I'm very curious if you managed to capture any flying activities ?

Iwan, Wijgert mentioned in his text that he took this pictures with an standard digital camera, and that there were probably some people who took pictures of the flying demonstration.
kind regards Maarten

patrick dirksen · Post by **patrick dirksen** » 28 Jan 2008, 15:04

What´s that toy plane between the Mirage F1 and the Puma???

A Titan Tornado II, used by the Gendarmerie Royale for aerial observation.

jaah · Post by **jaah** » 28 Jan 2008, 17:37

Very nice pics of some rare aircraft.
Good work.

SquAdmin · Post by **SquAdmin** » 28 Jan 2008, 19:09

Now that is some very rare stuff Wijgert !

alexgoot · Post by **alexgoot** » 30 Jan 2008, 09:06

Hi all,

A more standard but (considering the background) still nice picture of an AV Viper, flown by Lockheed martin test pilot for the 6 min display...

Although the display was ok (RNlAF Demo Team is always better!!!

), I've never seen so many people in the audience go crazy over an F-16 demo!!!!

gr Alex van der Goot
On Dutch Wings
http://www.ondutchwings.nl/masr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; >>2008 edition

Thermal · Post by **Thermal** » 30 Jan 2008, 09:34

Okay, not the best shots...

I do not know what you mean Wijgert, these pics are as sharp is a razor