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Peter Besenyei |
Air aerobatics thrill in Una
Demi Hewamanna
Deccan Airways showing off it’s skills |
Swooping down |
Red Bull flight |
The Red Bull air show was one unforgettable event for Unawatuna
residents plus the people who came from all over to witness the air
aerobics by Peter Besenyei. Never did I see a crowd so packed in the
shores of Unawatuna like of December 3.
The weather was just perfect for an air show that was one of a kind
in Sri Lanka. Peter Besenyei was brought down to give a two day air show
to his Sri Lankan fans by Red Bull. Before coming to Sri Lanka he has
flown in Europe, Africa, North America, Canada, Argentina, Australia and
many more
Peter Besenyei began his love for planes and flying when his family
moved next to an air field when he was just six years old. “As a young
child I was very curious and I decided I wanted to be pilot,” Peter
said. I was 15 when I took my first flight. When I was 16 I flew for a
competition and since 1981 I have being flying aerobatics. The audience
(who according to Peter are the judges) really showed their support with
the continuous cheering and applauds. Peter said that none of his air
shows are the same and altogether they are
Giving a shot at drawing Sri Lanka |
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always different.
Pictures by Geesha Munasinghe
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