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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. |
