Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Still a lot of humidity in the air -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Out of a spotters point of view a far too early lift-off -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC



Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Only minutes before it left the weather cleared up significantly -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Cockpit -


Canon Powershot G10
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Empty cargo hold -


Canon Powershot G10
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Unbeatable and graceful silhouette -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- Came in emtpy therefore not much of a flare noticeable -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 06.10.2010

Boeing 747-47U (F) (msn: 29259 / 1227) mfy: 1999

N498MC
Atlas Air



History
1999 China Airlines N498MC
2004 Atlas Air N948MC
2005 Emirates N498MC
2008 Atlas Air N498MC


- This morning the fog didn't want to disappear. The "giant" arrived just minutes after the LVP was lifted -


Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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