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Business News/ Videos / Spotting the flying marvels

Spotting the flying marvels

A photo essay on plane spotters in India

A crowd builds up by the evening on the Dwaraka Link Road near the Delhi airport. Photos by Pradeep Gaur/Mint

1/9A crowd builds up by the evening on the Dwaraka Link Road near the Delhi airport. Photos by Pradeep Gaur/Mint

The trees lining the pavement appear to have taken the shape of chairs as people climb and sit atop them to watch planes take off.

2/9The trees lining the pavement appear to have taken the shape of chairs as people climb and sit atop them to watch planes take off.

For immigrants working in Gurgaon’s factories, plane spotting is a popular pastime.

3/9For immigrants working in Gurgaon’s factories, plane spotting is a popular pastime.

Spotters hoping to catch a glimpse through a hole in the wall.

4/9Spotters hoping to catch a glimpse through a hole in the wall.

A man enjoys a snack while watching a plane take off.

5/9A man enjoys a snack while watching a plane take off.

Enthusiasts crane to catch the first sight of the metal bird as it takes off.

6/9Enthusiasts crane to catch the first sight of the metal bird as it takes off.

From children to amateur photographers, age seems to be no bar when it comes to watching these giant machines fly.

7/9From children to amateur photographers, age seems to be no bar when it comes to watching these giant machines fly.

For some, plane spotting is a hobby. For others, it’s a chance for a family outing.

8/9For some, plane spotting is a hobby. For others, it’s a chance for a family outing.

A small economy has sprung up, with vendors looking to sell water, lemonade and some other Indian snacks to the waiting plane spotters.

9/9A small economy has sprung up, with vendors looking to sell water, lemonade and some other Indian snacks to the waiting plane spotters.

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