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Week 29, 2008, beginning on July 14. |
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In Amsterdam the sky cleared, but late. |
![]() Gloomy, lightning thunder, the Breiltling MXS of Nigel Lamb in the Red Bull Air Race held in Rotterdam 19-20 July. Click for a selection of photos. |
![]() Stylishly manicured farm hand Guy |
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![]() Latest fashion behind the dikes. Guy |
![]() Second run. Sun's gone now. Later the pylons moved so violently in the wind that they later keeled over. |
![]() At speeds exceeding 400 km/h they carved the rough air without scratching the pylons. |
![]() A helicopter stayed nearby, just in case. |
![]() Swift streetfighter. |
![]() A divebetween the pylons. |
![]() Caused by the rain and the wind gusts the qualification runs for the Red Bull Air Races started later. Click! |
![]() Welcoming party in the High Flyer's Lounge at the Red Bull Air Races. |
![]() Rescue parties. |
![]() Port of Rotterdam and police vessel inspect and enforce the safety in the harbour as preparation for the Red Bull Air Races. |
![]() Water taxi. |
![]() Police rib. |
![]() Catalina, flies up and down the river. |
![]() Saturday, Rotterdam. Rainy, windy. |