WoodPecker wrote:Removed by admin sn26567 - See my message below
Goodevening,
Sorry to hear that WoodPecker,
We have to keep in mind that all forums (or is it "fora") are frequently visited by organisations or people who do not have any interest in the world spotters live in, but to get all the necessary information we give them and is used by them to build-up a strict security environment. In my humble opinion, the sandhill and the surrounding area's could be prohibited tommorrow.
Wait and see...
Greetz, Karl
I'm afraid I have the same feelings as ILS25L about tomorrow. Luckily I passed by the sandhills today (so I have at least one shot of AF1, even if it's a very bad one), but I must admit security was well prepared, it seems. Some police cars were patrolling behind us, some BIAC-cars on the ringway.
I have school tomorrow (need to be there), but I wish all of you guys the best tomorrow. Surprise me, if possible, with nice pics!
ATTN Luchtzak Administrator
As per Woodpecker advise for safety reasons, I deleted my files!
Sorry but this AFOne seems to be National Security Treasure !
I have deleted several messages related to spotters that went to prohibited areas to take pictures of Air Force One. I will not name these areas, but the trespassers will recognise them.
The administrators of Luchtzak.be do not condone such a behaviour and want to discourage it by all means. This attitude from a few will discredit all the spotters.
Spotters, please remain within the strict limits of legality. This will get you respect from the authorities and preserve your rights in the future.
Thank you to all of you for your co-operation.
On behalf of all the administrators and moderators of Luchtzak.be,
yes, it left just a bit before 9AM. First, a huge colone of cars drove over the tarmac. AF1 was the first to taxi to the HP of 07R. Then the 757 taxied , and lined up 07R at the crossing with 02 ( don't know if that's a C exit or sth else... ). 757 took off first. A few minutes later, AF1 took off.
And then... nothing BUT delays on the other flights !
Can airlines sue the US government for all these extra costs ? :-)
I hope they can, because this costs airlines a lot of money!! I think it is not fair that they have to pay for all of this. They didn't ask for it. They are just victims of this whole show.
I just took a look at the airport site. It is amazing. I can only see red of delayed and when I look at the ones who left already, most of them where delayed for more than one hour, even some two hours. Couldn't Bush have picked a different time to leave Brussels? He really took the moment when the traffic is at his peak.
I went to the sandhills this morning just like a lot of other guys
The number of cars who brought Bush safely to his plane was really unbelieveable !! Never seen something like this before. The police drove several times in front of us but never stopped to send us away ! Good job guys !!
Sterre wrote:I went to the top level of front park 2 this morning and had a great view on both of the a/c.
Especially AF1 made a great t/o in front of me!
The simpliest things are sometimes the most funny things !!!
With a 300mm it might have been possible to tka pics.
Flying-Belgian wrote:How much does it cost to Belgian people...?
But also how much business did it bring to Belgian hotels, restaurants, and all kind of services (including taxes)? On the balance it might have been very profitable for Belgium.
Flying-Belgian wrote:I'm not looking forward to his next trip to BRU.
Most spotters might think otherwise...
Such a fuss (whoever is President) is always an opportunity to see rare birds.
Nobody yet has an answer to my question about the departure of Lady Bush to Ramstein AFB yesterday?
:-)
