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Unread post by Jester »

To compliment the other "Seen at ... " threads :)

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The photo below was taken from the boundary road at the end of Rwy 11. Click on the photo for a larger version.

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Did no one get a pic of Jack Nichlaus's G5 last week?
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Nice pics Jester.
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Unread post by Yakman »

Awesome pictures Jester =D> =D>

Good to have more of the "Seen at" threads :D :D

It just shows me the treasures we still have flying here, in this country :D :D
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Beautiful pics, especially like the Impala! 8)
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Unread post by Drew »

Awesome pics, if I am not mistaken the 407 belongs to the king of Bafokeng.
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Unread post by Lardbeast »

You missed the loons smashing down pork chops and beer at the end of the row of hangars... :wink:
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Unread post by Rotor kop »

Very nice pics - especially the Choppers :D :D
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A very neat looking Squirrel (ZS-HNG)
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Cessna Grand Caravan (ZS-VAN) doing circuits and bumps
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Robinson R-22 (ZS-RUL) coming in to land
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Thanks to the guys in the tower for accomodating us! :D
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I would jst like to thank the guys in the tower for a lekker afternoon, Reanimation and Riaan thnx guys. Way Cool
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Unread post by FoxTROT »

Awesome pics guys! 8)

Did any of you manage to catch a shot of trusty old stead ZS-JWZ today? It ties in with this story:
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB2/viewtopic ... highlight=
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As a matter of fact, I did. Not the best quality though :oops:

I've posted it on your story thread :wink:
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Unread post by fly for fun »

And for those who have never been to Wonderboom

Jester, that's a seriouslywide-angle lense shot. It looks like more than 180 degrees covered. Interesting thanks.
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Unread post by papa-g »

Hi Stuart..................please tell all how you did that amazing last pix...just love it..!!
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Unread post by wWw »

Very Nice okes.....looks like you had a good time....next time i'm coming with 8)

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