Waiting to Fly by auntietk
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Description
For those of you not interested in the challenge, this is a picture of a Russian plane from WWII.
For those of you who are wondering ...
A few of you got this, and a few of you were close! It's an Ilyushin Il-2M3 Sturmovik.
The truly notable thing about this particular aircraft is that it's flyable!!! Click HERE to see the Flying Heritage website, along with some marvellous photos of this plane in the air.
This is the only IL-2 in the world in flyable condition. You can check the Wiki for a history of the plane and a list of places that have non-flyable IL-2s on display.
Thanks for playing! :)
Comments (30)
Stunning capture PK. God Bless.
Great capture and cool information
Like a giant insect.
A great shot and light Tara.
The POV and lighting on this are fantastic. It really communicates a wonderful feeling of anticipation. Perfect title.
a lovely angle
When I saw this title, was hoping for a nestfull of little feathered guys--waiting to fledge--but this is amazing! Nice work!
The first ever,purpose built, ground attack aircraft....ugly as sin and twice as deadly.The pilot sat in an armoured shell, for the version with a rear gunner, the rear gunner sat in a wooden coffin.....it takes time to train pilots.... Really fun quiz Tara, we must play again....but the real joy is in your unusual views on these things...top notch!....now if you ask Bill nicely, he may show you how to get your camera off 'macro' and you'll get a complete plane...LoL!! :-) Thanks TK..
I love the monotone !
I bet it would have enjoyed just one more trip to the clouds :-)
wonderful lighting
It is wonderful that this is still able to fly and it is great that there is someone to look after all these old planes. We have a 'War birds over Wanaka' event that draws huge crowds each year with a lot of war planes and they put on a grand display. A lovely capture with the light here.
Yep - she's just waiting for that door to open isn't she? This really looks great in black and white, Tara! Beautiful lighting too!
Oooo, like the black and white...makes for some superb contrasting shades and tones. Big grins at Neil's comment. I'll go and post the whole plane for him:)
It's incredible that the plane is flyable. I hear there're a few in Russia but grounded for good. Very lovely welcome-on-board shot, Tara!
Great POV nice light.
This is FINE. Perfect shadows, exposure. Made for black and white! :)
Lovely! Have a word and ask them nicely to send it over here so we can see it lol Great post (s) Tara! Rob
Very interesting to see an Ilyushin Il-2M3 Sturmovik. :)
Nice shot...Excellent POV. Aloha
big old Antonov? she could still fly for sure.. great antique mood with b/w!
You've imbued this inanimate thing with a really human feeling of angst, as it seems to gaze out the windows with longing for its old flying days. Wonderful lighting, and truly excellent shot!
Great pic Hugs Susan~
Stunning photo and I love it in B/W!
Excellent shot Tara!
Wonderful pov. also love the B&W.
THATS REALLY COOL.
Great POV of this very cool old plane!! Great in B&W!!
Stupendously eye-pleasing retro. Well done!!!
Great capture Tara. Great pov and lighting. Congrats on making LWITG!