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Extreme planespotting: airplane lands really close to the crowd during an exhibition (VIDEO)

Ballenstedt, Germany - Wrong approach, the aircraft touches ground on a side road

Enthusiasts of planespotting, that is to say the close observation of aircraft, always try to stay as close as possible to airplanes and helicopters when they enjoy their hobby, but on Wednesday 26 December in Germany they probably went too far when an airplane, during an exhibition, passed at just a few metres from a group of spectators. A Transall C-160 of the German Air Force was performing its...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148554
Rome, Italy, 12/27/2012 11:53
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