Surprise visitor to JFK Tower

[Zee71]

A Nassau County PD helicopter got cleared to fly and circle the tower. Due to the back-lighting and my slow shutter speed I wasn't able to capture the best image. If you zoom in and look inside the chopper you'll see Santa sitting. I guess it was a nice surprise for the ATC crew working the tower today (Sunday - 11/21). I guess it was my lucky day!!!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Tower01JFK21Nov2010/1100182588_FpwUw-XL-1.jpg

[gonzalu]

Mark I like the look of the picture. Did you listen in on the chatter at all? I can;t find a log of it on LiveATC.net

[Gerard]

A Nassau County PD helicopter got cleared to fly and circle the tower. Due to the back-lighting and my slow shutter speed I wasn't able to capture the best image. If you zoom in and look inside the chopper you'll see Santa sitting. I guess it was a nice surprise for the ATC crew working the tower today (Sunday - 11/21). I guess it was my lucky day!!!

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Aviation/Odd-Stuff/Tower01JFK21Nov2010/1100182588_FpwUw-XL-1.jpg

Cool!! He should have rappeled down!! :biggrin: