Airside at JIB – Djibouti
Back in 2006 I was in Djibouti on a photo assignment and in between flights to film I had the chance to shoot some of [...]
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2006-12-25
Ethiopia Cancelled
As we landed back in Djibouti with the AN-24, I was done for the day. Tomorrow I was planned for another day in the AN-24, going to Ethiopia. As I went inside and started the immigration procedure again I met up with the station manager who informed me that tomorrow’s flights were cancelled. Aircraft had to undergo some maintenance, so they cancelled that day’s flying. […]
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2006-12-22
Risky business in Somalia
As I left my keys to the hotel reception he asked what my destination was for the day. (He had learned by now that I fly to a new destination every morning.) I said Bosaso in Somalia and he looked at me and said: Good luck Sir, that’s a dangerous area. Not quite what I wanted to hear at that time. […]
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2006-12-22
Heading back north
As soon as all passengers and luggage were on board we started the start up procedure again. Squeeze into the tight cockpit and find my spot to stand until we reach the runway and I get to sit down and prepare my cameras for take off. […]
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2006-12-08
4 Props in Africa
As I walked down the stairs of the 737-200 I glanced over my shoulder to find my next flight. She was parked at the other end of the apron with doors open to allow some wind to blow through her. […]