Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD)

[PhilDernerJr]

One of my early trips for work took me to Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD).

Similar to my report from Bishkek, this place was packed with Russian planes. My pictures are even worse than that trip though. Again, I used a point and shoot here as well.

Again, feel free to ask questions.

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer1.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer3.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer2.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer4.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer5.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer8.jpg

This C-130 is from Belgium.

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer7.jpg

Man, I'd love to take my Ty-154 off-road!

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer9.jpg

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/azer6.jpg

Hope you like.

[flyboy 28]

I'm diggin' that Il-76.

I'm having a hard time ID'ing whatever is behind that Tu-154 in the second shot. A319?

[moose135]

Great stuff, Phil! Thanks for sharing these.

[PhilDernerJr]

I'm having a hard time ID'ing whatever is behind that Tu-154 in the second shot. A319?

Yes, that's an A319.

I fell in love with Azerbaijan Airlines. Their scheme is not only gorgeous, but they have a very diverse fleet, sO I got to see that scheme on quite a few different types; Airbus, Boeings and Tupolevs!

[Tom_Turner]

These subjects & locations more than make up for the camera Phil. Your collection is really special. Thanks for sharing these.

Tom

[cancidas]

in the second and last pix there is a A319 parked next to a TU-154. are those Azerbaijani gov't airplanes?

[SengaB]

Nice shots Phil,
I was looking for the Azerbaijan 757 that is used for VIP movment in your shots. Did you see it there?
We had it at JFK in 2004 for VIP week when it was still painted in the old colors of the AHY. After seeing some that russian stuff that is frequently used for gvmnt flights on this ramps its kind of a disappointment that they would bring a 757. If they didn't have that 757 who knows what they would have brought instead.
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/AHYVP-BBR.jpg

Yes those are the VIP planes Matt.
Senga

[INNflight]

Lovely shots Phil - and greeeat variety!
Thanks for sharing!

[PhilDernerJr]

Thanks guys. One thing that I would hate about my traveling was that I didn't have a buddy next to me to nudge and say "HOLY %$@#$%#%$^%#^&#%!!!!!!!! LOOK AT THAT!!"

I don't think those planes were used for VIP and gov't flights. I saw them parked at a terminal with people gathering as though it was a passenger flight. I could be wrong.

[INNflight]

I was looking for the Azerbaijan 757 that is used for VIP movment in your shots. Did you see it there?

The 757 was replaced by the A319 (which actually is an A319CJ ) and is indeed used by the government.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1267661/L/

[lijk604]

Phil, as already stated, great stuff! I'm kinda fond of that AN-12, really unique in it's size/shape.

[MarkLawrence]

Great shots Phil - you certainly got to some really obscure places!!

[mirrodie]

One thing that I would hate about my traveling was that I didn't have a buddy next to me to nudge and say "HOLY %$@#$%#%$^%#^&#%!!!!!!!! LOOK AT THAT!!"

As midnight Mike would attest, I would be that guy.


:shock: :shock: HOLY ()#$&%*P&NEF*(PEQP#T DFFHES#!!!!! OMG!!! IGHOSETHET**#*&$*@ :shock: :shock:

I love it Phil. Vive la Russkies!


BTW I love the Azerbaijan Ringtones ad.

[SengaB]

INNflight.....Is is being used in passenger service. Latest shot was October 2007.
Yea I was disappointed when they got that A319. SO many fo these VIP aircraft are going A319JC route.

Senga

[tipek]

Phil,

You've got some great **** there. I love that AN-12 shot.

Rafal

[Gerard]

>My pictures are even worse than that trip though. Again, I used a point and shoot here as well.<

Please stop that. The pictures are great. Heck, where else can we see spotting shots from
friggin Azerbaijan. LOL!!! Love that Mil copter sitting there on the tarmac.
Bet it was easier to spot there than EWR!! :lol:

[KC]

Goodevening,
Goodafternoon,

The type of aircraft behind the TU154M, is an Airbus A319.
A better view on following picture by a Belgian colleague of me :
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=695612

The Belgian Air Force C130 uses Baku as technical stop on its way to and from Afghanistan to provide Belgian soldiers with all kinds of material.

Regards, Karl

[PhilDernerJr]

Thanks for sharing! What a gorgeous scheme!!!