Sandstorm
I got this from a good friend of mine. This is simply amazing.
Here are some pics and footage of the shamal (sand storm) that tried to eat my helo coming back to my camp 2 days ago. I was 10 miles out flying back to the camp at the end of my mission and asked for clearance to land. Tower told me negative and to turn around because he was at 10′ visibility. I could see the storm billowing in the distance. I turned around and headed toward another camp. The sand storm was chasing me just like in the movie, “the scorpion king”. Mean while the crew chiefs in the back were capturing it all on their digital cameras. When I reached the other camp and contacted tower to ask for landing instructions, he replied, “Do you realize there is a sand storm at your 6 o’clock? I almost said, “Here’s your sign”. He cleared me to cross all active runways direct to my touchdown spot. As soon as I was wheels down the storm engulfed our helo. It was the wildest thing I have ever seen.
Reminds me of this sandstorm a few weeks ago we had here in Cairo. It was my graduation day, and my family and I went to the photographer to take some photos before the ceremony. Before entering the photographers shop the sky was beautifully clear. 20 minutes after coming out again everything the sky was flaming YELLOW and everything was literally covered in dust. It was surreal..
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Now that’s a truly awe inspiring sight sends chills down my spine by just looking at the picture. Look at how small the trees are and how vast it is as it sweeps across the landscape.
I can just imagine how it will look in real life , I never saw an actual sandstorm , I only see ones in the movies. I wonder how it feels to come face to face with this monster.
Amazing photos! Best luck!