20210913-MMPI0078
Monday 13th September 2021 saw me on a day off work. My plan was to go birding in the morning which I did, with little success unfortunately. After returning home, I learned that Antonov An-224 "Ruslan" (UR-82007) was arriving into RAAF Base Amberley after midday, as flight ADB3925 from Nadi, Fiji. I thought this was too good an opportunity to miss out on so I headed out. I'm glad I went early as she arrived a little earlier than scheduled, not long after I was in position along the highway on approach to RWY33. The big aircraft flew overhead the base then came around on a ten mile approach, giving me a chance to get it in the distance with a distant peak in shot. She truly is a big machine, especially at such close distance. After that, I bagged a nice shot of RAAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III A41-209 banking on a low pass and RAAF Airbus KC-30A MRTT A39-007 performing a low pass and a cockpit closeup on final. A good idea to head out for the Anotonov, I'm glad I made the trip.
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