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Old 02-09-2013, 06:01 PM
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The Good Ship TO Venus

It was just a lucky shot - happened to be outside with the dog and spotted this guy's contrail catching the afternoon light as he approached Venus.
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Old 02-09-2013, 06:07 PM
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Good catch, Peter
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Old 02-09-2013, 06:52 PM
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Nice one, Peter! He probably decided that Venus would be quicker than waiting for a landing spot in Brisbane
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Old 02-09-2013, 07:59 PM
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Lovely shot Peter, Looks like clear skies out your way.
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Old 02-09-2013, 09:04 PM
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Nice one Pete.

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Old 02-09-2013, 09:56 PM
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Nice colour in the contrails too Peter. Good catch.
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Old 03-09-2013, 07:38 AM
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Very well done,I saw this plane and contrail,yesterday late in afternoon from Blackbutt,it was a very pretty colour,I never thought to look to see if it went near Venus-great capture
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Well timed Peter.
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