Antonov An-225 "Mrija" - The white giant

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Antonov An-225 "Mrija" - The white giant

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Hello friends,

on November 19th the Antonov An-225 "Mrija" came to EDSB/FKB (Baden Airpark) to bring a spare jet engine for a defect An-124 and to take away the Ruslan's cargo.

The An-225 came and left after nightfall...perfect conditions for some bulb exposures:

1. The defect An-124-100 (UR-82029) waiting for the spare jet engine:
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2. The An-225 "Mrija" (UR-82060):
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3. A bit closer:
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4. Stage III...x3:
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5. The jet engine for the An-124 is discharged:
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6. Frantic hustle and bustle:
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7. All engines running:
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The translation of the Ukrainian word "Mrija" means "dream"...it's getting clear when you realize the dimensions of that white giant...

I hope you have enjoyed the pictures...you can find a few more pictures and information about the An-225 on my website here...

Comments are welcome...

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Gerald
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Post by r.e.hendriks »

Nice shots Gerald....

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Post by Flanker27 »

The dream is true, they are nice!
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Post by Lord_Manhammer »

Nice Pics of the 225!
I hope to see her in the next years.
We just have over 30 times the An-124 here in EDDV for a lot of RAF stuff.


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I love this dream..... :good:

Very nice shots you've made.

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It visited Eindhoven, October 27th, 2005.

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Post by jimmy van drunen »

WOW :shock: What a plane :shock: I love the Antonov!!! :wink:

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Post by Maurice »

Yes it is HUGE!! Here one more from Eindhoven, at touchdown moment, or should I say, the period of touchdown...

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