Qatar's VQ-BSK B748 JFK pics

Greetings,
I,we picked this newbie up at JFK today. We almost missed it do to 3 different runway assignments 22L then 13L then BACK to 22L. It was maddening. VQ-BSK was being vectored for 22L initially but due to a SWR A330 emergency the pilot eventually opted for Runway 13L (Instead of going into a holding pattern. Then after the SWR landed the Controller suddenly instructed the pilot to go BACK to 22L and he was almost passing through through the approach course). I would have missed the arrival if I had crossed Rockaway Blvd. When I heard the initial runway change all I could do was get in my car and go. Anyway I would have really preferred that they flew in the 747SP come in (VP-BAT) but oh well. I am glad to see others are utilizing the scanners and knew what was going on as I did not have the time to yell to everyone.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5328/...4103d1c5_o.jpg

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Senga

Really glad you got the shot, it would have been really frustrating to miss it.
Thanks for all the details.

Really Cool Senga.... You get it all....


Rich B

Wish I could have joined you guys, unfortunately work took priority. I had to settle for a night shot, not the greatest since the winds were still kicking.

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...-200mD4s-L.jpg

Thanks for the compliments.

That's a nice shot mark especially since most of the action this place is happening the rear you for the bets part of it.

That B748 livery looks like a heavily modified version of the old "State of Qatar" colors
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/...9920ddb8_z.jpg

Senga

Very nice Mark, my friend...


Rich B