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Old 4th Feb 2010, 02:58
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You don't see this at International Airports very often

Yesterday, while waiting for my flight at Hanoi Noi Bai airport, I was entertained by at least six VNAF Mig 21s taking off and landing (using braking parachutes). I have often seen them in their open hangars on the far side, but this was the first time I had seen a Mig 21 flying.

Spectactularly noisy and one had a reheat problem during takeoff, causing a 5 m flame out of the tailpipe.

The sortie lengths were VERY short - it reminded me of watching Lightnings depart and return at Binbrook

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me.
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