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RIP the "dream" plane
chickenHeadKnob:
--- Quote from: cdev on April 12, 2022, 09:54:47 pm ---I just posted a link to this, I should remove that post..
https://simpleflying.com/russian-volga-dnepr-antonov-an-124-impounded-canada/
Looks like its ultimate destination was Canada. where it was held up.
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After the break up of the Soviet Union I saw these quite often landing at Winnipeg. The operator said they liked Winnipeg because its an international airport that isn't too busy and it is in the center of the continent close to common great circle routes.
The first one I spotted made me do a double take, I thought holy shit that 747 is low... wait a minute that's no jumbo...
ledtester:
Turkey might be interested in completing the 2nd An-225 airframe:
https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/01/sky-giant-turkey-mulls-to-complete.html
Vovk_Z:
--- Quote from: tom66 on April 10, 2022, 02:57:03 pm ---The chief pilot seems to be Dymtro Antonov, is this just a coincidence or is he descended from the family?
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As I know it is a coincidence. They are not relatives.
ledtester:
An indication of how proud the Ukrainians are of that plane:
https://toys-kopitsa.com.ua/vse-bude-ukrayina/mriya
Nusa:
Or perhaps an indication that Javelin missiles are more popular than the plane?
Really need to see sales figures for an actual indication, of course.
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