• Aircraft:

  Antonov An-225 Mriya

• Reg: UR-82060 full info | UR-82060 photos
• Serial #:

  19530503763

• Airline: Antonov Airlines
• Photo Date: Oct 08, 2021
• Uploaded: Nov 05, 2024
• Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport - LROP, Romania

On the afternoon of Sunday, at 16:30, I was engaged in the study of Anatomy. At that moment, I received a notification from the aviation website BoardingPass, informing me that the largest aircraft in the world would be landing in Bucharest. For a brief moment, I was overcome with disbelief, as it seemed implausible that such a feat was even possible. I promptly contacted Robert Dumitrescu to ascertain the veracity of this claim. He was visibly elated, expressing a profound sense of joy and astonishment. At the time, I was in the 11th grade, aged 16, and I elected to remain at home in Bucharest to photograph the largest aircraft in the world. On Thursday, I proceeded to the airport to await the aircraft's arrival. I was subsequently interviewed by a local television station regarding the event. On Friday, I arranged for the aircraft to be photographed at the point of take-off on 8 October 2021. I subsequently considered the possibility of uploading the photograph to Jetphotos, a decision I have now been able to implement three years later. It is a rare privilege to witness the largest aircraft in the world at one's own residence. This experience ranks as my second notable achievement, following my admission to medical school. Despite the inclement weather, the magnificent aircraft made the day memorable for us. Given the unfortunate demise of the aircraft, it is clear that we were fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph it. As a result of this endeavour, I was fortunate to connect with Robert Dumitrescu, a highly esteemed aviation photographer in Romania. Our introduction occurred when I posed for the Antonov AN225 aircraft, and I am therefore dedicating this accomplishment to him. I elected to upload the image to Jetphotos because my preferred football team, Rapid Bucharest, emerged triumphant in their match against Farul Constanta with a score of 5-0, marking the 13th round of the Romanian National Football Championship Superliga. This inspired me to share the AN225 on Jetphotos. I aspire to restore this magnificent aircraft.

Photographer

Aircraft

John Richard UR-82060

2 0 0 Antonov An-225 Mriya

Arihara Nanami UR-82060

2,278 18 0 Antonov An-225 Mriya

Jiri Vanek UR-82060

1,670 10 0 Antonov An-225 Mriya

Photo location

"SPEEDBIRD 8 TANGO PAPA" operating flight BA887 back to London Heathrow (LHR/ EGLL) is seen lining up with runway 08R at Bucharest OTP

Luca Radulescu G-EUUF

77 3 0 Airbus A320-232

"RYANAIR 2287" operating flight FR2287 from Milano Bergamo (BGY/ LIME) is seen landing on runway 26L at Bucharest OTP

Luca Radulescu 9H-QAM

81 3 0 Boeing 737-8AS

While spotting arrivals on runway 26L, a military aircraft suddenly departed from 08R, followed by a Flydubai—winds had shifted, and arrivals moved to 08L

Luca Radulescu YR-HLA

111 5 0 Boeing 737-8HC

Photographer

The Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9, bearing the registration OE-LPL, is proceeding on the runway at Vienna Airport, Austrian’s hub, following its arrival from Chicago

Marko Popescu OE-LPL

283 5 0 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

It is a privilege to be able to capture the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, a particularly noteworthy aircraft, in a photograph, particularly in Vienna, where the favourable weather conditions provided an ideal backdrop

Marko Popescu A6-BMJ

346 4 0 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

I have been travelling to Vienna since I was 13 years old

Marko Popescu LOWW

348 7 0 Airport