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By Vincent on Dec 1, 2008

PlasticPilot’s Advent Calendar – 1: Jet fighter in the Alps

One small gift per day from the 1st of December until Christmas – the advent caldendar concept appeared in the 19th century, and I decided to perpetuate the tradition on this blog. In addition to the usual posts, I’ll publish surprises daily, each morning at 6am UTC.

For the first day, I selected a beautiful video of the Alps, as seen from the cockpit of a Hunter jet. The fabulous available power makes flying the Alps different, and gives some new perspectives. I particularly like the way the pilot flies the Matterhorn. Don’t forget to turn the sound on !

Read other Advent Calendar Posts – but no cheating !

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 – 14

15 – 16 – 17 – 18 – 19 – 20 – 21 – 22 – 23 – 24 – XMAS

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20 Comments, Comment or Ping

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