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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:11 am
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Whelan
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Hello all!

I have been looking for information on this plane landing at BDL for awhile now. I even wrote a note to the CT Post for its no coverage of the event seeming its less than a week away. I live down near New Haven and have already taken Tuesday off of work to drive up to see this plan land and get some shots.

If it lands on 24 (stops on 6 end) then the best spot to be would be off Route 20 (heading West) there are some gravel lots you can find them easily.

If it lands on the 6 side (stops on 24 end) then staying on Route 75 North you can drive right by the end of 6, there is tons of open space in the grass before the fence there.

I am not sure of the times, I have heard 6:30am I have heard 8am. Does anyone know which is the correct one. Also to get a runway approach would be ideal for seeing where it come in from.

There are a bunch of places to eat around there, a few restaurants around the bend down 75 and a few places in the airport as well. I plan on getting there at least an hour before it lands to see this thing. I'm hoping they have some kind of security or police to direct people since I think it will be a big turnout to watch.

If you get anymore info, please let me know!
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