Here you can see some photos from James’ visit to Argentina on September 4, 2009.
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Continuation of the Journey
On August - 31 - 2009
James has continued his journey towards Southern part of the continent. He brings some pictures from La Paz, Bolivia as well as Santiago, Chile including some landscape and city views. James visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and number of news agencies in these countries.
Slogan Decals
On April - 24 - 2009
Without further delay, we present to you the completed paint and decals of the official Flying for Kosovo Airplane. On the left side, the plane reads “Please Recognize the Independence of Kosovo” and on the right, it reads “Kosovo es Independiente, Reconocenos Por Favor” which means the same thing but in Spanish.
We are nearly done with preparations for the journey, please check back often for news of our launch date.
Glorious Day for Flying for Kosovo
On March - 23 - 2009
We have painted the tail of our plane with the flag of Kosovo. We are very proud of the work that has been done, and are very happy to say that the identity of our aircraft and the identity of Kosovo have become one and the same. After the plane was painted, James hand washed every inch of the aircraft from the nose to the tail, and while doing this he was asked “The plane is going to be exposed to many elements during your trip, how do you intend to keep it clean?” James looked at the freshly painted flag of Kosovo, and with a glimmer in his eye he responded:
“Though I will not have time to wash the entire aircraft every time I land, I will always wash the flag and make sure that it shines bright enough for the whole world to see. Because when I see the colors of Kosova I don’t just see a flag, I see the mountains, the rivers, and the people of my country. When I see my flag I remember people of the past who have fought so hard and died for my country, and I think of the future of our children who deserve happiness and should never have to experience fear and uncertainty for standing on the ground they were born on. This flag is so much more than just paint, the image represents something so profound for so many people and while I am alive I will never let it become clouded with dirt.”
“Though I will not have time to wash the entire aircraft every time I land, I will always wash the flag and make sure that it shines bright enough for the whole world to see. Because when I see the colors of Kosova I don’t just see a flag, I see the mountains, the rivers, and the people of my country. When I see my flag I remember people of the past who have fought so hard and died for my country, and I think of the future of our children who deserve happiness and should never have to experience fear and uncertainty for standing on the ground they were born on. This flag is so much more than just paint, the image represents something so profound for so many people and while I am alive I will never let it become clouded with dirt.”
-James Berisha
The aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance and an annual inspection to make sure she is airworthy and prepared for the task she is about to be given. There will be a few more modifications to the exterior appearance of the aircraft in order to compliment the flag and state James’ purpose in this journey. On both sides of the aircraft we plan on putting the words “Please recognize Kosovo’s Independence!” in English and in Spanish, if you have any suggestions as to the wording of that phrase feel free to send an email to james.berisha@flyingforkosovo.com and let us know, we will consider your suggestion. We will have more updates for you soon, so please check back often.
Kosova Photo Gallery
On March - 15 - 2009
There are some people in the world who don’t think Kosovo is so special. Because it is such a small country, some people think that there can’t be much to see there. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Kosova is full of beauty, and this gallery is now in place in order to shed some light on that beauty for the rest of the world to see.
If you have any photos you would like to submit, please send them to james.berisha@flyingforkosovo.com, and I will consider posting them here. A very special “thank you!” to Asdren Rrahmani for providing Flying for Kosovo with the first images to get this gallery started.
Aviation Gallery by Sokol Ymeri
On March - 15 - 2009
Our good friend Sokol Ymeri is a big fan of aviation, and he has sent us some of his photography work. Many of Sokol’s pictures are taken behind the scenes and security checkpoints where the public usually isn’t allowed to go, and so these pictures offer us a unique perspective of the aviation industry from the inside. Thank you Sokol!
