Ostend 31-05-2012

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Ostend 31-05-2012

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Hello,

Last night (at 00h50lt) DC-8-73F N155CA from National Airlines departed Ostend for the very last time. It flew via Gander (to drop off its last cargo) to the states to be put in the desert for the rest of its life. For that occasion, the fire departement at EBOS made a nice last tribute for this nice aircraft. It was not easy to take pictures of a moving aircraft in total darkness, but I'm satisfied with the result.

First one on the tarmac after push-back
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I hope you like them
Last edited by Wim on 02 Jun 2012, 17:10, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Beautiful, just beautiful! :shock:

A fitting tribute to a Queen of the Skies! :)
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Last photo is fantastic, great job!
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Very sad sight :( but the 3rd one is beautiful.

By the way it's a DC-8-73F not a 87
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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great pictures... well done.. sad to see this bird going for the dessert.
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Ahum...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dessert :bonk:
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Excellent :respect:
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Nice pictures Wim!
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Amazing and appropriate salute from the fire brigade. Thumbs up for these guys!

Just my 2 cents, but all those water salutes intended for boring B777s, A380s, Jungle Jets, etc are nothing compared to this tribute!

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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Super Wim!
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Re: Ostend 31-05-2012

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Superb pictures of a classic 8!
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