Workshop 10 ARMY FINAL

22 - 27 AUGUST 2017 WORKSHOP #10 KUBINKA AB, RUSSIA Russia’s ARMY 2017 Exhibition, showcasing its military industry

This incredible event showcases the latest technology and aviation equipment of the Russian military. Fighters, bombers and helos are all on display (ﬂying and static), with three days of trade events followed by public admission. This will include a showcase Workshop of truly stunning photography from two of Russia’s most proliﬁc military photographers.

COAP • +44 (0)7768 816029 • [email protected] Workshop #10: ARMY expo and Russian Photography Workshop

This incredible event showcases the latest technology and aviation equipment of the Russian military.

Workshop #10 Goals Fighters, bombers and helos are all on display at the foremost Russian AF base at Kubinka (flying and static), with three days WG1: Shoot the of trade events followed by public Russian AF assets in admission. The aircraft take part in live- action over the ARMY firing demos at a different location and trade days. they will operate from Kubinka for the period. There is also a full industry exhibition, as well as all ground-based WG2: Visit ARMY on a military events at other locations in the public day, with each region. You will be shooting frontline day’s programme Russian AF hardware! expected to be different. Not only will this visit to Russia include a showcase Workshop of truly stunning WG3: Learn what its photography from Andrei Zinchuk and like to shoot the Dmitry Pichugin - two of the country’s most Russian AF on their prolific military photographers - but also home bases and air-to- include access to the world-famous Monino Museum, home to one of the most air from two of the best amazing collections of aircraft in the world in the business. (including many one-off Russian designs).

WG4: Capture the The best chance to shoot Russian AF in essence of Monino - action, as well as an awesome Workshop, one of the most the Kubinka Repair Plant and the amazing museums in awesome Monino. Not to be missed! the world.

Rich Cooper, COAP The PROVISIONAL Programme & Itinerary...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE Although this is an organised event, it is hosted on an operational base and every aspect of this visit is subject to security, operational, technical and weather issues. As such, COAP, IAAT, the units/bases and any other operators involved in this Assignment are not responsible for cancellation at any stage or non-ﬂying activity. Safety and Insurance is your own responsibility and risk.

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY YOUR HOTEL INFO Questions about the Operations of the DAY 1: TUESDAY, 22nd AUGUST Tuchkovo Club Assignment? Between 08:00 and 08:40 please check-in with 143130, Moscow Call Rich direct on Aeroﬂot in Terminal 4 at London’s Heathrow +44 (0)7768 816029 Region Airport. Then meet Rich Cooper of COAP and rich@centreofaviation fellow photographers who will be gathering in Ruza District photography.com the immediate area. Aircraft operating on this Pgt.Tuchkovo ﬂight is either an Airbus A320 or A330-300. Questions about the Recommended latest check-in time is 2 hours Tel: +7 8 495 600 44 06 travel, logistics or prior to departure, i.e. 08:40. booking? Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Flight Call the IAAT team on SU2581, departs 10:40 +44 (0)1932 255625

Arrives Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, 16:20 SMALL PRINT • Operational caveats apply (see above). You After Passport Control we collect our luggage must be physically ﬁt to attend this from Baggage Reclaim and proceed through Assignment. Customs, and in the Arrivals Hall meet our local • ID must be provided ahead of time and you guide. We then travel around 2hrs to the must bring your passport with you on all days. Tuchkovo Country Club, a holiday complex comprising 7 hotel buildings and 10 villas, located on the banks of the River Moscow. It is ideally located only a few minutes drive from Kubinka airbase. On-site is a restaurant, bar and various leisure activities. We stay 5 nights on a Full Board basis. Website www.tuchkovo-club.ru/o-klube

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DAY 1: TUESDAY, 22nd AUGUST (continued) A note about the accommodation from our Agent…We stay in four-roomed cottages: Each cottage has 3x twin-bedded rooms and 1x single-bedded room, 2x bathrooms, sauna and kitchen (breakfast and evening meal will be taken in the main restaurant, and we take with us a packed lunch each day).

Although we can offer a room for single occupation, the bathrooms will be on a shared basis.

Those of you who have been to Moscow before will know that road trafﬁc is horrendous and it can take a long time to make even a short journey. Driving time from central Moscow to Kubinka can take from 1½ - 2 hours or more depending on trafﬁc: however, we will be staying only 16 miles (26kms) from Kubinka airbase.

DAYS 2 - 5: WEDNESDAY, 23rd - SATURDAY, 26th AUGUST We depart each morning at 08:00 for four full days on Kubinka airbase and return to Tuchkovo each day at 17:00 after the ofﬁcial ﬂying ends.

It is from here that all the military aircraft taking part in the ‘Army 2017’ ﬂying programme (including those doing live-ﬁring on the Alabino tank ground 32 miles away) will take off and land.

On the Wednesday morning, at 09:00, we start our visit to the Aircraft Repair Plant which has a good selection of aircraft on display: we see those inside and outside.

On Saturday night we have a booked a meeting room for a an evening of jaw-dropping photography from our Russian photographers, Andrei Zinchuk and Dmitry Pichugin. Prepare to be blown away by shots that are impossible to achieve unless you are Russian and have the experience, quality and contacts of these guys.

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DAY 6: SUNDAY, 27th AUGUST Departing the hotel at 07:30 set off to visit one of the largest and best collections of aircraft in the world: the Central Air Force Museum – better known simply as “Monino”. We should arrive by 10:00 and will stay until 14:00 when the museum closes. You can eat your packed lunch either on the coach or in the grounds.

As well as military aircraft associated with the Cold War of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, there are also early examples of Russian aeroplanes, warbirds from WWI and WWII, and various classic Soviet airliners. For a list of aircraft and a gallery of photographs please go to the following website: www.moninoaviation.com/ix.html

At 14:00 we depart for Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and on arrival make 2 quick visits. The ﬁrst is to the Aeroﬂot Il-62 on display; this replaced the well-known Il-18 which was on public view for many years but sadly was allowed to deteriorate until it was no longer safe.

Our second visit is to the airport’s training group and its collection of an Il-76, Il-86 and a Tu-154.

Time then to check-in with Aeroﬂot for our Airbus A330-300 ﬂight back to London; we arrive at the terminal by 16:30 for the latest check-in time of 17:25.

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Flight SU2584, departs 19:25

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, arrives 21:25

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VISA INFORMATION Citizens of the UK are required to be in possession of a Full UK Passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Russia.

Everyone requires a visa to enter Russia and your passport must have 2 clean, facing pages.

You will require a Tourist Single Entry Visa. This currently costs £108.40 (it went up in January from £88.40). If you wish to do your application through, and with the assistance of ASLA, they charge an additional fee of £20.00: a total of £128.40. We strongly recommend you do this as they will make sure your submission is 100% correct. Website: http://www.asla.co.uk/

Whether you apply yourself or via ASLA you will need to make a personal visit to the Visa Ofﬁce in either London, Manchester or Edinburgh so that they can take your biometric data (your ﬁngerprints).

All prices quoted are correct as of 26th January 2017 and are subject to change at the discretion of the Russian authorities.

Full details on how to complete and submit the application (6 pages) will be sent to you on receipt of your booking. However, if you wish to see the details before you book please contact us and we will forward a copy.

Non-UK citizens/passport holders should contact their nearest Russian Consulate for details of how to apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa.

HOW TO BOOK... This assignment has a limited number of spaces so be quick! PRICE INCLUDES: It is open for bookings from 15:00hrs UK time on Monday • Flights on the scheduled 13th March and not before. services of Aeroflot from London’s Heathrow • In order to book your place, please go to... Airport, as stated www.centreofaviationphotography.com/operations/workshops/ • UK and Russian airport taxes, and UK Passenger workshop-10 Service Charge • 5 nights hotel • Sign into your COAP account and click the green Book Now accommodation in rooms button to go to the dedicated IAAT booking site. with shared facilities • Locate Workshop 10 ‘Russia ARMY’ and click Book Now. • Full Board: breakfast, • Complete the booking form and hit Submit. You will receive an packed lunch and evening meal acknowledgement from IAAT of your request and will be • 4 days admission to contacted in order to confirm the flights, price and collect full ‘Army 2017’ on Kubinka payment. AB • Admission to Kubinka Aircraft Repair Plant • Admission to Monino museum ASSIGNMENT PRICE EVENT: 227727 • Services of a local- English speaking guide on Days 1, 2 and 6 only From £1295 per person LAND ONLY, No flights from • Service of interpreter for London & meeting at airport. Please contact us before booking. Workshop • Workshop & Facilties. From £1495 per person Package price based on sharing a twin bedded room on a Full Board basis: breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal as stated

From £232 Single room supplement