May 2010

AIR FEST 2010 (Final)

The AIR FEST 2010 left behind.
will probably be much written and said about these days, in various forums and internet sites Also published excellent photographs, of course.
In my particular case, there was one more event.
First, because, by special invitation, known as spotters, I was able to prove before the Head of Aerodrome Morón (ANAC), to move the "other side of the fence" and the promise of being transported from the "other side of the road "to avoid the usual sun against the afternoon.
Second, because I had the opportunity to witness the commemoration of the Baptism of Fire Air Force Argentina in the Falklands , held on Friday 30 April.
Third, because the promise was fulfilled and Saturday May 1ro.de , a significant number of photographers and spotters, we located the other side of the track, for the first time, at least in my case, to take pictures without the usual difficulties of the sun against so many photos " dark "has given us. I think the results show the correctness of this possibility when we were organizing the event.
With regard to Friday 30 April, was very emotional to witness the act and have a privileged location to take pictures of both the military parade ground, which included the Veterans military and civilian Phoenix squad, as the flyover, when performed passages of Mirages, A4-AR, Pampas II, Lear Jet, Fokker F-28, Hercules C-130, Saab 340, Pucaras Delta, Mentors, INAC aircraft, Bell 212 helicopters and Wasps, and closing the flyover, two SU-29 Squadron of the Southern Cross, which promises to wake from the new headquarters of the BAM Morón. Special mention
A minute of silence for those killed in combat as well as the Argentine National Anthem by the military training of everyone present. Closed
act, when all the military and special guests withdrew, probably to a toast of Honor, organized for the occasion, the entire field was ours Morón available and I could walk from end to end, of course, there was much yet, except for aerobatic aircraft that are of "iron" in these presentations, the Huey II of the EA, the beautiful red Beechcraft Brazilian side of the platform free access to the public, and several aircraft were ready National Aviation Museum on display.
After a long traveled with the company of friends "aerolocos" Hernan and Andrew, two real "spotters" professionals, who are not losing any detail and given the expected low air activity, at least for the anticipation who subscribe, but mainly to preserve my humanity for the next day, decided to leave. I
early Saturday Moron, this time with two other "aerolocos" friends, Carlos, his son Nico and Eduardo.
My first goal was to approach the museum to greet Walter, Marcelo precisely the MNA and the Association of Friends of Canberra, two new friends that I met with the publication of this Blog. Thanks Walter and Marcelo!
My second goal was to buy subvenirs aircraft. I found a hit this year focus on a central stand, selling aviation memorabilia and air units actually had material to choose from. I hope to repeat in future events.
After a brief tour of the platform and watch and take some pictures of the planes that were in the same, Saab 340, Fokker F-28, Tucano, the famous Museum aircraft, including highlighting the F-86 Sabre fully restored as he deserved, late in the morning and when the number of visitors going to decide to increase, which precluded taking pictures "without people" walked through the fence into the field of the taxiway.
At that time did an excellent demonstration radio controlled model airplanes, all scale models of WWII. Then began the flight of some aerobatic aircraft and saw Carlos, Eduardo, and then another "aeroloco" friend, Raul, took the decision to propose to go to lunch, to be prepared for the evening, announcing the best. It did, and after tasting some delicious "Sanguchito" of bondiola, was ready to continue.
Another chance encounter with a "real boss" of aviation photography, the friend, also from our group "aeroloco" Horacio Claria, generated another fun time with Carlos and Eduardo.
Depending on the version he had received, at 13 pm. Had to be at the entrance of the central hall to be taken to the northern part of the track.
While waiting there, I had another surprise. This time the "distinguishing marks" worked and another blog friend recognized me and chatted animatedly. A great pleasure Fabian!.
I failed to meet Robert, but will not miss an opportunity.
Well, I will not dwell much for not aburrilos. Finally, after an inconvenience that we who were accredited to the ANAC, which was quickly fixed in my case and some other people, by the Head of the Aerodrome in person, to whom I am very grateful, he said, was taken to the sector already a large no. of photographers was working on what we like them all, taking pictures of airplanes.
The results of my work can be seen in the sequence of pictures that I post below. It's just a selection of the most representative the AIR FEST 2010, which certainly stood out and gave a more spectacular presentation, once again in Argentina in a very short time, the Acrobatic Squad Brazilian Air Force, Esquadrilha da Fumaça in adherence to the festivities and as always Bientenario spectacular passages Mirages and A4-AR.

Our Embraer EMB-312 Tucano of the Military Aviation School

In this picture you can see the backs of the photo against the light.

The arrival of the Esquadrilha da Fumaça to Morón, from Aeroparque BAM.

The Tucanos on preparation for their brilliant display

Series IA 58 Pucara DELTA

Group spotters, "who do not waste time thing", during transport to the opposite sector of the track. Note to fund photography, the group "spotteril" and installed on site.

IA 63 Pampa Serie II (Ex-LMAASA AT-63)

Stagerwing Beechacraft A passage from Brazil.

could not miss a photo Malatini and his Pitts Special, which seems to look at the photographers installed in the sector "preferential."

The venerable BEECHCRAFT B-45 from the Military Aviation School

Esquadrilha da Fumaça in full swing

A4-AR LMAASA Fightinghawk

Then came the Mirage III / IAI M5 FINGER

Fokker F-28 MK-1000

photo of the group of spotters, journalists, professional and amateur photographers, all of the fascinating subject aircraft, while mingling amicably expect continued the air show.