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by hornise
12 Apr 2016, 23:59
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action
Replies: 8
Views: 4156

Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action

In February, during the Thracian Thunder 2016 exercise a small group of photographers had the unique chance to shoot the two tank busters in low level action near the city of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. 1. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/50350b48bc9f42873619b311179ae43b/IMG_1201-2.jpg 2. http:...
by hornise
06 Nov 2015, 11:06
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: video of arrival of first Iraqi L-159's
Replies: 1
Views: 951

Re: video of arrival of first Iraqi L-159's

They have transited through Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria enroute to Balad Air Base - http://forum.scramble.nl/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=119197
by hornise
06 Nov 2015, 11:03
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Iraqi L-159's ferry flight
Replies: 2
Views: 2616

Iraqi L-159's ferry flight

Two days ago the first two Iraq Air Force L-159A aircraft made a refueling stop in Plovdiv during their delivery flight from Czech Republic to Iraq. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/7e9606e9c2711a4fa952e8648567fe22/IMG_8568-2.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/78a69347356...
by hornise
22 Oct 2015, 14:59
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
Replies: 28
Views: 11938

Re: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria

Thanks for the comments guys. :)
by hornise
20 Oct 2015, 17:41
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
Replies: 28
Views: 11938

Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria

Two weeks ago I had the unique chance to be on board of Bulgarian AF C-27J during an epic flight over southern Bulgaria. The flight was part of the first joint training of Bulgarian and Polish Air Forces which took place in Graf Ignatievo air base between 28th September and 7th October. The particip...
by hornise
20 Sep 2015, 21:52
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: MiG's in the night - Graf Ignatievo, 08.09.2015
Replies: 6
Views: 2530

MiG's in the night - Graf Ignatievo, 08.09.2015

Some photos that were taken last week during regular night flights in Graf Ignatievo Air Base. 1. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/5ce396892d880c5753ff5e3c51a9c6f3/IMG_6890-2.jpg 2. http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/ccfbadd9596df074ac30ca9b7b24e1f7/IMG_6923-2.jpg 3. http://www.b...
by hornise
29 Jun 2015, 17:05
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Textron AirLand Scorpion presentation in Bulgaria
Replies: 3
Views: 2621

Textron AirLand Scorpion presentation in Bulgaria

The Textron AirLand Scorpion prototype was presented to Bulgarian Air Force officers in Graf Ignatievo last week. During the presentation two Bulgarian pilots were able to fly the aircraft and become familiar with its capabilities. 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/1bc590ed701ad8778c7fb6...
by hornise
23 May 2015, 09:14
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Thracian Eagle 2015, Graf Ignatievo Bulgaria [UPDATED!!!!]
Replies: 16
Views: 7351

Re: Thracian Eagle 2015, Graf Ignatievo Bulgaria [UPDATED!!!

The exercise through my lens: 1 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/56e792e7325b584b8d2a9f867e03eac8/IMG_3418-2.jpg 2 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/85409231b76aa76a887da036e4d4ca51/IMG_3437-2.jpg 3 http://www.balakchiev.com/files/media/files/2875f1b5c0cf10f70af02c823a924421/IMG...
by hornise
08 Oct 2014, 21:26
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

Yes, it is. But it's lower than the RWY so you must go next to the river.
by hornise
08 Oct 2014, 12:55
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

Important for all those guys who are planning to visit the airport for rehearsal on Friday. Today I spoke with the security service of Sofia Airport. Their advice is to stay (at least) on 5 meters distance from the fence. If you are at the fence or you are with a ladder it could cost a problems with...
by hornise
07 Oct 2014, 15:04
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

Hi guys,

The rehearsal is scheduled for Friday at 1245 local time.

The latest message is about security measures... I don't find it very important for the aviation enthusiast it's more about the common people which planning to visit the event.
by hornise
19 Sep 2014, 18:40
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

This is the programe of the event:
http://aeropress-bg.com/novini/36-news/ ... omrvi.html
In bulgarian, but google translate can be useful here.
by hornise
09 Sep 2014, 23:10
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

Johan wrote:Does that also mean looking into southern direction all day? In other words facing the sun (if there is any of course)?
That's right.
by hornise
01 Sep 2014, 13:20
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
Replies: 24
Views: 12918

Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)

The date is officially confirmed by the AF.
This is the facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/6904512 ... 4/?fref=ts