What does immense jet thrust LOOK like? A380 1/2-mile wide spray!One of those rare moments when conditions are perfect for capturing the might of the world’s largest production aircraft.
As the Emirates giant lined up, heavy rain was just clearing the far end of the runway, and the sky was brightening. So a combination of freshly-saturated ground and good seeing conditions.
Additionally a left-to-right gale to blow the spray way across the airfield back close to the terminal buildings.
The total 130 tonnes of force must have kicked up many tonnes of water here.
