Aircraft Photo of LY-BIG | Antonov An-2T | Air Unique | AirHistory.net #516931
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:LY-BIG
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2T
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G236-23
Operator Titles:Air Unique
Aircraft Name:Baltic Bear
Location
City / Airport:Groningen - EeldeMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHGG   IATA: GRQ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:4 August 2008
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 516931
Photo Comment

Came in for a fuel stop. I remember it was a very windy day and the approach made quite the impact on me. Due to strong headwinds, the aircraft was literally crawling to the runway, at an obviously incredibly slow ground speed. Closest thing to an aircraft hovering in place I've ever seen.

This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 9 November 2022, and has since been viewed 94 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer