Emirates SkyCargo 777-200LRF @ SWF (Now @ JFK)

[Iberia A340-600]

This is the second year in a row that the yearly horse charter from Sydney to SWF has been operated by an Emirates SkyCargo 777-200LRF. In past years the flight was operated by a FedEx MD-11 via HNL. Unfortunately I was not able to photograph the flight last year but I lucked out with the re-po departure this morning to JFK. The SYD-SWF sector is the longest flight Emirate SkyCargo has ever operated, here is a press link of the flight last year:

http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=626002

I'm not sure how long she will be at JFK for but here is the Flightaware link to the flight: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAE4962

Definitely the earliest rotation of a 777 I've ever seen, it was amazing how fast she got off the ground! Unfortunately I've had a slow aviation year but this was definitely the highlight, granted I don't photograph something amazing tomorrow in HKG.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/a6efd77lswf3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/a6ef77lswf.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/AlitaliaMD11/a6afd77lswf2.jpg

[MarkLawrence]

Great catch Gordon!!!

[gonzalu]

Great catch. Eric and I got it landing on 4R

[Iberia A340-600]

Thanks, guys. I'm glad someone caught it at JFK, Manny!

[Zee71]

Way to go Gordon..........awesome catch to end the year with!

[Roush6NY]

Really nice catch, Gordon ! Any shots from JFK ? Manny ? Eric ?

[gonzalu]

On final for JFK RWY 4L. Now all I need is the 747 SkyCargo which always escapes me

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/photos/i-bhWGFkb/0/O/i-bhWGFkb.jpg

[Delta777LR]

Geez ive been hoping to try to get something good at SWF for awhile now adays since i live about 10 minutes away from there lol