Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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Today and tomorrow there is a small Open House at La Paz Air Base. Only static no flying :(

This was the absolute highlight of the show for me :mrgreen:
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Yeah, the C-130 in Burn Energy Drink colours of course :lol:
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99% sure it is TAM-63 C-130A that has beed used for spares by TAB. It now serves as a disco. As you see here the paint is very very fresh (still painting) :shock:
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Other than that it was the usual suspects, here FAB-636 T-33 GAC31 Pumas
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FAB-612 T-33 GAC31 Pumas, showing of the weapons, not sure the all fit the Tango.
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FAB-90 Fokker F-27 TAM, now also displays the new colours of TAM
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FAB-008 Learjet 25B FAB, has become itself again after it was displayed as FAB-010 last year
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Last FAB-001 NA265 FAB, one of the nicest presidential jets around
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That was all for now, maybe some more tomorrow, Michael
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Re: Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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WOW!!!

Que rico!

Really great shots there!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Muchisimas Gracias! :wink:
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Re: Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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canberra wrote:This was the absolute highlight of the show for me
Indeed, a lovely pair on the right.
Those two Convairs in the background, I mean.
Yeah, the C-130 in Burn Energy Drink colours of course
Oh, allright then!

Erik

... Those usual suspects would make me very happy, BTW. :wink:
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Nice ones. I like the FAB-1 :D
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Keep up the posts from this interesting regions! Very nice stuff.
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Re: Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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Thx guys, those comments are always appreciated :D

Didn't go on day two as the weather wasn't nearly as good as the first day, so here a few extras from Saturday.

The remaining T33s outside FAB-606, FAB-607, FAB-610 and last FAB-634 special tail colours.
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Airshow atmosphere with the three C-130s on static, FAB-66, CP-2184 and (TAM-63)
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CP-2184 RC-130A Tansporte Aereos Bolivianos
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FAB-341 Cessna 210 Centurion Fuerza Aerea Boliviana
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FAB-101 BAe 146-200 Tansporte Aereo Militar
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And last FAB-90 Fokker F-27 Tansporte Aereo Militar, should be re-activated for pax services next month, but lets see
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All the best, Michael
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Re: Feria Aeronautica 2009, La Paz, Bolivia

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Hello everybody,

My first post in this excellent forum, I just had to congratulate Canberra on the always excellent photos, starting with the "unconventional beauties" on the first shot (not my cup of tea, but I appreciate the effort :lol: ).

Very interesting photo of FAB-607 which hints that it is at least machine gun-capable at the current time even though pods are removed (compare with FAB-634).

Good news on FAB-90 coming back to passenger service.

Finally I wanted to share one of my favorite photos taken at El Alto on 10OCT09 during the FAB Anniversary parade, there's a show report (Spanish) here: http://aviacionboliviana.net/fab/pres/52/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; with a few more photos. If you want I can post some more here.

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FAB-100 escorted by FAB-634 and FAB-612

Best regards,

Jonathan
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