I remember hearing the AN-22 arrive at Farnborough, an hour or so after the end of the flying display, on a trade day in Sept '88.
I was in one of the chalets enjoying the hospitality while the crowds dispersed when this awesome subwoofer-like sound shook the earth. I looked out the window to see the AN-22 about to flare for landing. It was in an alarming (for me) nose down attitude, but flared in good time and landed normally. It was, nonetheless, a spirited arrival for such a large aircraft and was one of the most amazing aviation sights and sounds I've ever experienced. Here's a pic from !!!!!!!!!!!!!!;
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It was delivering a spare engine for the AN-124. I was disappointed that I didn't see the AN124 flying but the AN-22 more than made up for it.
Porrohman.