Opinion

One of my favorite Marine Pilots' pictures of the year


by Frank Diegel - published on 26 May 2020 2107 -

photo by @welcome__mr__pilot. Found. Found on social media.

I think this is one of my favorite Marine Pilots' pictures of the year.
Very powerful. What a dynamic photo!
The moment was instantly caught by the photographer.

But is this a safe maneuver? Who is this Marine Pilot? Where was the picture taken? Who took the picture? What is the story behind?
Who knows more about it?
Let us know!

In my opinion, this maneuver is part of the job of a Marine Pilot. Every pilot has experienced such a moment.

What do you think?
Please leave your comments on www.Marine-Pilots.com below.
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Pilot Fabio ANDRADE Espirito Santo State Pilots, Brazil
on 3 June 2020, 01:02 UTC

Probably taken in Paranagua Port, Brazil. Pilot is using Brazilian Pilot Association bag.
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