Sukhoi Su-26 - Grenchen, SO, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 10.877 E 007° 24.639
32T E 379579 N 5226535
A former aerobatics aircraft on the roof of the airport hotel in Grenchen.
Waymark Code: WMPJ4Y
Location: Solothurn, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/06/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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EN: The plane is clearly visible on the roof of the restaurant of the hotel, directly in front of the airport parking and the street.

The machine is a Sukhoi Su-26, built in Russia in 1990. The plane belonged to the aerobatic team Breitling Eagles from Italy until at least 2002. Their main sponsor, the watch brand Breitling, is headquartered in Grenchen.

DE: Das Flugzeug steht gut sichtbar auf dem Dach des Restaurants des Flughafenhotels direkt beim Parkplatz und der Strasse.

Es handelt sich um eine 1990 in Russland gebaute Sukhoi Su-26. Das Flugzeug gehörte mindestens bis 2002 zur Kunstflustaffel Breitling Eagles aus Italien. Ihr Hauptsponsor, die Uhrenmarke Breitling hat ihren Hauptsitz in Grenchen.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Sukhoi Su-26

Tail Number: (S/N): RA-44519

Construction:: original aircraft

Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Airport Hotel Grenchen

inside / outside: outside

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