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  1. msdesignltd

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  2. sjmst

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    #2 sjmst, Apr 28, 2012
    Sorry I missed it, did you see it?
     
  3. jheppner

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    #3 jheppner, Apr 29, 2012
    it flew right by my office on its approach to JFK. Truly a sight to see.
     
  4. Inno68

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    #4 Inno68, Apr 30, 2012
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    I had the privilege of photographing the Fly Over , I was standing at the World Finacial Center Pier in Battery City , I watched it at a distance from the Verrazzano Bridge traveling North on the Hudson headed toward the Tappan Zee bridge . It was flying at a low altitude favoring the NJ side like Edgewater , Liberty state park . It returned headed south down the Hudson toward the Statue Of Liberty .

    I was able to shoot it with a 75-300mm lens to capture a decent image , Next time I need something more powerful , I am usually photographing Ferrari's and not space ships . I did want to go by JFK but there was no telling which landing strip it would go to , If it was going to fly over Howard Beach or Rockaway BLVD . Then I wanted a NYC Back Drop but Figured I was shooting against the sun so play it safe and get a pic with a NJ Background .

    Glad to see a part of history.

    Here are a few images .
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  5. mrbucket2

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    #6 Inno68, May 3, 2012
    Those are great , Very Sharp ! Nice and close .
     
  7. JWeiss

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    #7 JWeiss, May 4, 2012
    Wow! Close enough to see the cheezy aero kit on the 747 with the tack-on winglets and fake (no doubt) underbody "NASA" ducts. I guess if I had a 747, I'd probably mod it also.
     
  8. mrbucket2

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    #8 mrbucket2, May 4, 2012
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    I got the key for one too.

    My dad's friend was on the board of directors for a cargo airline and would stay with us in the us when picking up new airplanes from Boeing and he gave me the key they give you when you buy a new 747.
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    #9 mrbucket2, May 4, 2012
    Thanks, I think my 500mm f/4.0L was actually a bit much, I wasn't expecting it to fly nearly right over my head.
     
  10. JWeiss

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    #10 JWeiss, May 4, 2012
    Thanks for posting that. Now that I've made an exact copy of the key, I just need to find where your Dad's friend parked his plane...

    (Did you see the overdone carbon kit on the underside of shuttle, too? A little much for my taste.)
     
  11. Labman

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    #11 Labman, May 4, 2012
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    Was taking off at JFK and the pilot told everyone to "look to the right". Glad to have seen it on the ground. Missed it flying around NYC.
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  12. msdesignltd

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    #13 Inno68, May 7, 2012
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