Antonov An-2

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Postby happytraveller » Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:43 am

Out with the new camera to try it out and managed to get some unusual aircraft. Most unusual was this Antonov An-2, which, despite its registration (Lithuania) normally takes parachutists from Sweden. Seen here on the approach to Stockholm Bromma airport on Saturday 18th July.







If anyone is interested, there is a HD movie here showing a nice crosswind take-off:-



smooth landings!
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Postby Ian Warren » Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:58 am

COOL Happy , we had this type display at Wanaka .. maybe 96 , it was impressive display smile.gif
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Postby TVACGCEO » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:45 am

The AN-2 is a impressive site. I see them about 6 times a day down here in Cuba. There the only cuba aircraft allowed thru Gitmo's airspace. We have one here that we use for skydiving activities. Its a real treat when you get selected to go up and jump out of her. But the ride in the co-pilot seat is just as fun.
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Postby A185F » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:27 pm

Isnt that one still at wanaka in a hangar ?? I remember reading an article in the pacific wings (may have been NZ wings then) about them flying it over.
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Postby Naki » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:56 pm

Yeah there is one somewhere in NZ but it has been grounded
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Postby Ian Warren » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:55 am

Im very sure its adjacent to the Wanaka airfield in the transport museum along with a Loadstar and a Canberra .
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