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- 12 Apr 2016, 23:59
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Warthog and Frogfoot in low level action
- Replies: 8
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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:...
- 06 Nov 2015, 11:06
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: video of arrival of first Iraqi L-159's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 920
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
- 06 Nov 2015, 11:03
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Iraqi L-159's ferry flight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2559
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...
- 22 Oct 2015, 14:59
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11554
Re: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
Thanks for the comments guys. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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- 20 Oct 2015, 17:41
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Tango scramble - Air to air over Bulgaria
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11554
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...
- 20 Sep 2015, 21:52
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: MiG's in the night - Graf Ignatievo, 08.09.2015
- Replies: 6
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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...
- 29 Jun 2015, 17:05
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Textron AirLand Scorpion presentation in Bulgaria
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2573
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...
- 23 May 2015, 09:14
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Thracian Eagle 2015, Graf Ignatievo Bulgaria [UPDATED!!!!]
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7113
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...
- 08 Oct 2014, 21:26
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
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.
- 08 Oct 2014, 12:55
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
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...
- 07 Oct 2014, 15:04
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
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.
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.
- 19 Sep 2014, 18:40
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
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.
http://aeropress-bg.com/novini/36-news/ ... omrvi.html
In bulgarian, but google translate can be useful here.
- 09 Sep 2014, 23:10
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
Re: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
That's right.Johan wrote:Does that also mean looking into southern direction all day? In other words facing the sun (if there is any of course)?
- 01 Sep 2014, 13:20
- Forum: Airshow news!
- Topic: Air Show Sofia 11 October 2014 (new date)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12547
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
This is the facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/6904512 ... 4/?fref=ts
- 30 Aug 2014, 21:41
- Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
- Topic: Thracian Eagle 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3728
Re: Thracian Eagle 2014 - Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria
Thanks chaps ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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