DEPT YYZ: 1625 FLT NO. 5032
ARRV YYZ: 0115 FLT NO. 5033
I've posted a new flight tracker on the left side of this page. As always, enter the flight number and follow along. Keep in mind, the web page has to be refreshed or revisited from time to time to see aircraft movement. The ATC (Air Traffic Control) tracker is also on the left side of the page. Remember to listen in approx. 10-15 before scheduled arrival time or, if using the flight tracker, when we're over Buffalo NY, to hear our communications (Call sign is "SKYTOUR 5033").
Above is a typical satellite shot of what could be any airport in the world. It is in fact HOG used for both civilians and the military. Granted, every country has it's armed forces and it's military bases, but this airport is a little more unique. Even though tensions have been relaxed somewhat between the U.S and Cuba, Cuba is still somewhat of an isolationist state and is paranoid of invasion from the states. Due to it's northern location and thus close proximity to the U.S., it makes for a perfect base for interceptors and ground attack helicopters. It is upon landing in HOG that one can see fully armed HIND helicopters and MiG's parked in their fortified concrete shelters, ready to be "scrambled" for the American "onslaught". You can see in the very top right of the picture a good example of the taxi-way leading to the runway from the MiG/HIND pens. Below is a close up view of the heavily camouflaged half cylindrical concrete shelters protecting the valuable "assets" (some HIND's are clearly visible out in the open)
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