British Airways A320 Departing to Alicante at LGW

British Airways A320 Departing to Alicante at LGW

EMIRATES SKY CARGO 777 PUSHBACK AT COPENHAGEN

It's a very windy day, by the sounds of it. Thank you, Zaher, for sending this over. If anyone would like to see their video in this community. Please send it over to us on messenger. Malcolm Airspotters.com

 

AN AIRFIX JET ENGINE WORKING

This is hard to find these days. It is nice to see one up and  running. We have it in our office at AIrspotters.com.  Enjoy this short video it was fun to make. if you like models,

 

LUFTHANSA 747 8 TAKING OFF AT LONDON GATWICK

On February 11, 2025, a Lufthansa 747-8 was on its way to Frankfurt. A medical emergency diverted the plane to London Gatwick. Thank you to Joe for the video and Phil for the photos. I have no details on the medical emergency, but I hope it was all OK in the end. The 747 left around 16:30 on the same day. Join our community https://www.facebook.com/airspotters . Plus, subscribe to our channel here. Thank you Malcolm

LONDON GATWICK NORSE 787 LANDING FROM LAS VEGAS #aviation #aviationspot...

PAN AMERICAN GRACE AIRWAYS DC7

 PAN AMERICAN GRACE AIRWAYS DC7

Panagra was established in 1928 as a joint venture between Pan American World Airways and W.R. Grace and Company, a major shipping company in South America.

The airline was known for its high standards of service and its modern fleet of aircraft.

 It was often referred to as" The World's Friendliest Airline." Panagra merged with Braniff International Airways in 1967.

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Miracle on the Hudson 2009. INCREDIBLE RECORVERY PHOTOS!

 In January 2009, the US Airways Airbus A320, famously known as "Flight 1549," successfully completed a ditch in the Hudson River after striking a flock of Canada geese after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York. The incident, which took place on January 15, became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson." 

Recovery operations for the aircraft began shortly after the successful ditching; this allowed all the passengers (155) and crew members to evacuate. The recovery effort was coordinated by a combination of organisations, including the Coast Guard, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and salvage companies.

Authorities created a safety perimeter around the crash site to ensure the security of the recovery operation. 

Divers assessed the conditions of the Airbus A320 to ensure that there were no further risks of fuel leaks or other hazards due to the aircraft's submersion in the river.

The initial phase involved floating devices and boats to stabilise the aircraft. The salvage teams then used heavy-lifting cranes and specialised equipment to lift the Airbus A320 from the Hudson. 

Due to the Airbus's size and weight, the process required detailed planning and consideration of the river’s currents.

January 17th, 2009, the salvage team successfully lifted the aircraft out of the River. The plane was transported to a pier for further investigation by the NTSB board. NTSB conducted a thorough detailed look at the aircraft to fully understand the cause of the ditching. It was very important also to gather any data for possible future safety requirements.

The detailed, coordinated recovery operation ensured the aircraft was saved for further work to obtain crucial evidence. It also underscored how swiftly emergency services responded in this critical time frame. 

The recovery of US Airways Airbus A320 Flight 1549 remains a notable example of effective crisis management and the resilience of both crew and passengers during an unprecedented event. To this day (2025), we still consider this a miracle for all those involved in the ditching and the expertise of the emergency services.

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