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Close Call: Photographer Ducks Under Landing Plane

This photographer got a little too close for comfort. Caters TV/YouTube
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Key Takeaways:

  • Gustaf III Airport in St. Bart's is a popular spot for planespotters, known for its challenging airstrip that runs from a hill to a beach.
  • A recent 360-degree video captured a photographer appearing to narrowly duck under an oncoming Cessna 182 during a dangerously low approach.
  • The same low-flying aircraft also caused a motorcyclist to duck, but the photographer remained unharmed and continued shooting.
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Known for its challenging airstrip, which begins at the base of a hill and ends on a beach, the Gustaf III Airport at St. Bart’s is a hot spot for planespotters in the Caribbean. Last week, photographer Sebastien Politano shot 360-degree footage of another photographer who appears to have barely ducked below an oncoming Cessna 182 on approach.

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