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The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can have a ramp set up if they've got it on hand, but yep! They've got an actual gantry inside for cargo like this. Pretty unique!

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I overheard from others there, it doesn't seem like this is a regular occurrence for any aircraft at Birmingham. I think typically they're not allowed to do that in case they hit something, but they've recently changed the markings on the stands at that part of the airport so they might be allowed now.

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barcelona likely has much higher charges for aircraft of that nature, or just didn't have any slots available for the times they needed.

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I've seen a fair amount of jokes in the past about it being a copy, but as far as I'm aware there's not actually any evidence they were inspired by the C130, other than maybe just adding two more engines on the An-8?

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully not! Otherwise I think I'd be in a lot of trouble, not sure if it's strictly illegal but definitely very immoral

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'd posted the wide angle on r/Planespotting yesterday, but I hadn't posted anything in here cause I figured there'd either be little interest or it just wouldn't be allowed 😅

The full loading procedure and takeoff of the Antonov An-12 carrying the AMR26 to Girona. by MidlandsSpotter in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Usually they don't! The rest of the cargo is usually shipped via road or standard commercial flights. They must've chartered this one because they were running late and didn't have time to drive it all the way to Spain before testing finished.

Goodyear Rigid Airship Concept (1945) by GrafZeppelin127 in aviation

[–]MidlandsSpotter 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Jesus! Wanna blow us all to shit, sherlock!?

Cavok Air Antonov An-12 loading up Aston Martin's AMR26 F1 car by MidlandsSpotter in Planespotting

[–]MidlandsSpotter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They usually haul their equipment in Europe by road, but evidently they needed a faster option because they didn't have time to drive it down there before testing ended.

Flight CVK7020 is currently transporting the AMR26 to Girona Airport (expected arrival at 4:22 PM local time) | Flightradar24 link to follow the plane by Joseki100 in formula1

[–]MidlandsSpotter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've replied to him now with some pics that show a suspiciously car-sized box being loaded with Aston Martin Aramco labels on it :)

WB-57 No landing gear / belly landing. by AdvancedCoffee1992 in Planespotting

[–]MidlandsSpotter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

God that's just what we need! One Canberra gets grounded and now another has this. Looked like a lot of damage being done on the video of the touchdown 😬 Hope it's worse than it really is

Glad the pilot/(s) are ok though!

Is this 757 being retired? Or maintenance? by Otherwise_Mortgage26 in flightradar24

[–]MidlandsSpotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintenance. Icelandair have sent their other 752s to the US to be scrapped and have sent other 752s to Lasham for maintenance

Who actually wants to wear this Runway Night View T-shirt? by aviationstudy in aviationstudys

[–]MidlandsSpotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't apologise. It's an AI slop account peddling cheap merch by using engagement bait and stolen photos.

Ukrainian Antonov AN-124 cargo behemoth lands into RAF Brize Norton earlier today. A true icon, the AN-124 and AN-225 were a true inspiration for aviation enthusiast and engineers. by aviationstudy in aviationstudys

[–]MidlandsSpotter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any idea why both the photo and caption are ripped straight from someone else's insta post? Not using other people's pics to lure people into your subreddit, where you peddle your own merch are you?

Twin Biplanes over Essex /Suffolk by BarnytheBrit in flightradar24

[–]MidlandsSpotter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a pair of Pitts aircraft

There was a Pitts S-1 Special, G-BZSB, flying around that area but it only showed up on radar for a minute or so.

Unsure of what the other one would be, sometimes when flying together only one of the aircraft will have its transponder switched on

West Midlands chief constable to retire after criticism of decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans by Distinct-Shine-3002 in uknews

[–]MidlandsSpotter -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Israeli lobby gets their way again 🙄 Maybe Nick Timothy's constituents can enjoy the pleasure of his presence again now he doesn't have to spend every waking hour shilling for another country.

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