Friday, June 17, 2011

Low Flying Air Planes above the Beach


Duck! Thrill-seeking people are heading to a beach on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, where Boeing 747s fly so low that they darken the skies. A perfect and unique way to start your day in St. Maarten, without coffee. (Photo: Fabi Fliervoet/Flickr)


Because of Maho Beach's close proximity to Princess Juliana International Airport, airplanes must fly at a minimal altitude in order to touch down on the short runways. (Photo: Steve Lapensky/Flickr)


Maho Beach is popular with windsurfers because of large waves caused by the planes' close approach. (Photo: Angry Lemur/Flickr)


The beach contains a popular resort and several beach bars. (Photo: Nick Busato/Flickr)


Incredible low approach of a Boeing 747 on the tiny island of St. Maarten thrilling adventurous tourists on Maho Beach. (Photo: Fabi Fliervoet/Flickr)


A plane approaches low over the ocean. (Photo: A Case of Confused Identity/Flickr)


A Continental jet approaches over the beach. (Photo: Angry Lemur/Flickr)

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