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Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 13:01
by Kevin Farnell
Hi guys

Recently got back from Oz, after spending 3 great weeks there with my sister and her family.
I was lucky enough to fly on the A380 of Singapore Airlines on the London - Singapore and Singapore - London sectors of the journey.
The aircraft is very impressive, incredibly quiet on take-off, not to mention, enormous.

Inflight view
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A380 after arriving at Singapore
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Adelaide airport from Mount Lofty
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Adelaide from Mount Lofty
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Some of the local wildlife
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My Sister, my niece and some friends
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A busy day at the beach
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Penguins on Granite Island
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Something a little smaller than the A380...
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Can you tell what it is yet?

I went for a pleasure flight in this, flying in formation. My brother-in-law was in the other aircraft.
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My first ever air-to-air photography...
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Over the Murray River
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Me, after landing
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Me, back on the A380 (treated myself to business class) after many hours travelling.
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A great trip, over all too soon.

The trainer aircraft was a Nanchang CJ6-A, if you hadn't already guessed.

Regards

Kevin

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 13:59
by Techy111
Nice piccies Kev.... :thumbsup:

Love the nightime shots....your camera have that facility...? What is it...?

For your first air to air.....excellent.... :welldone:

Thanks for sharing with us...

Tony

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 14:01
by Nigel H-J
Great photos Kev, looks as though you thoroughly enjoyed your time down under though on the last picture.....not really sure what you were thinking!! :roll: :lol:

Regards
Nigel.

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 14:04
by Techy111
Nigel H-J wrote:not really sure what you were thinking!! :roll: :lol:

Regards
Nigel.
Wheres me din dins....?

:lol:

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 17:55
by Prop Jockey
Is it just me, or does Bill Odie get everywhere thesedays ?

Lovely pics - and nice to see a distant cousin (by which I mean the Nanchang - before the gags start rolling in)

Cheers

Rich

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 20:50
by Tomliner
Super pictures Kevin.I was in Oz some years back but never managed to get to Adelaide.Regarding the A380, I'm sure it was a real treat to fly on but can't help thinking that she looks somewhat bloated and out of proportion.Bit like SWMBO ,only joking---HONEST :lol: EricT

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 21:47
by nigelb
Fantastic pics, Kevin. Makes we want to visit Oz and the aircraft shots were great. That A380 looks like it is too big to ever get off the ground but I'll take your photographic eveidence that is does. ;-)

Nigel²

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 22:23
by VEGAS
Awesome pictures Kevin

Looks like you had a fantastic time.

Thanks for taking the time to post. I really enjoyed them! :thumbsup:

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 25 Apr 2009, 06:29
by Chris Trott
Nice shots. Love that you've gotten a ride in a Chang. They're great airplanes (better than the Yaks - except the 18T IMHO, sorry Rich) and still get factory support (and new parts even!).

Re: Australia, The A380 and something smaller

Posted: 25 Apr 2009, 06:46
by Filonian
Many thanks for taking the time to share Keven. :thumbsup:

Really enjoyed them.

Graham