Machinery Sun Set Landing

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172nd AW C-17A Globemaster III on short final to 34R at JAN

RobG · 11-08-2019, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

The C-17 is awe inspiring coming overhead that close!

I bet! One did a flypast for Wings Over Illawarra this year, but didn't land. It did some flying that you don't expect from such a big plane.

**Larrymc** · 11-08-2019, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by dronegeek

Great shot ! love how you got the low sun light catching the underside.

Many thanks, I was rather fortunate to be there at the right time to catch this one!! Thanks for the visit!!

**Larrymc** · 11-08-2019, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by RobG

I bet! One did a flypast for Wings Over Illawarra this year, but didn't land. It did some flying that you don't expect from such a big plane.

Yep, they can honk that big ol bird around at some pretty steep angles of attack!

RobG · 11-08-2019, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Yep, they can honk that big ol bird around at some pretty steep angles of attack!

Absolutely!

**cg57** · 11-08-2019, 06:32 PM

wow. i'm loving that bit of red glow on the belly ... nice catch. and congrats on winning the draw last month!

**Larrymc** · 11-08-2019, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by cg57

wow. i'm loving that bit of red glow on the belly ... nice catch. and congrats on winning the draw last month!

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Many thanks, Cindy, My Friend!! Glad you like the sun glow, sometimes I get lucky!! Thanks for the visit!!

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11-08-2019, 05:31 AM	#16
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Larrymc The C-17 is awe inspiring coming overhead that close! I bet! One did a flypast for Wings Over Illawarra this year, but didn't land. It did some flying that you don't expect from such a big plane.

11-08-2019, 06:18 AM	#17
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by dronegeek Great shot ! love how you got the low sun light catching the underside. Many thanks, I was rather fortunate to be there at the right time to catch this one!! Thanks for the visit!!

11-08-2019, 06:21 AM	#18
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG I bet! One did a flypast for Wings Over Illawarra this year, but didn't land. It did some flying that you don't expect from such a big plane. Yep, they can honk that big ol bird around at some pretty steep angles of attack!

11-08-2019, 06:27 PM	#19
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Larrymc Yep, they can honk that big ol bird around at some pretty steep angles of attack! Absolutely!

11-08-2019, 06:32 PM	#20
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	wow. i'm loving that bit of red glow on the belly ... nice catch. and congrats on winning the draw last month!

11-08-2019, 06:45 PM	#21
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252 Original Poster	Originally posted by cg57 wow. i'm loving that bit of red glow on the belly ... nice catch. and congrats on winning the draw last month! gl Many thanks, Cindy, My Friend!! Glad you like the sun glow, sometimes I get lucky!! Thanks for the visit!!