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What: Eurofly Airbus A320-200, registration I-EEZI en route from Sharm El Sheikh Egypt to Bologna Italy
Where: Bologna Italy
When: Mar 21st 2009
Why: Bird strike on approach to Bologna. The plane suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported
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Contact photographer Peeters KennyWhat: Ethiopian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 en route from Cairo Egypt to Liege Belgium
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Contact photographer Andre KokWhat: Sheltam Aviation Beechcraft 58 Baron
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When: Mar 10, 2010
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