A woman takesphotos beneath a plane at Maho beach. Picture: Barcroft Media/Splash News Source: Barcroft Media
Tourists grab a tan on the idyllic Caribbean beach - the planes provide some sunblock! Picture: Barcroft Media/Splash News Source: Barcroft Media
NOW that's a close shave!
It's no wonder this stunning Caribbean beach is one of the most popular locations for plane spotters.
A series of images show planes appearing to come perilously close to sun seekers at the stunning Maho beach, St Maarten.
The beach sits at the end of the tiny runway at the island's Princess Juliana International Airport.
The tranquil setting is routinely disrupted by incoming Boeing 747's carrying new beachgoers from around the world.
Tourists can be seen reaching up as if to try and grab the planes, while others seem completely unmoved by the noisy and imposing intrusion. And despite looking like a movie disaster waiting to happen, the safety record is impeccable.
Tourists can be seen reaching up as if to try and grab the planes. Picture: Barcroft Media/Splash News Source: Barcroft Media
An ominous sign does warn tourists daft enough to stand at the end of the runway that the blast from the giant jets is enough to sweep them off their feet - and potentially injure or even kill them.
A sign warns tourists that the giant jets blast can enough to sweep them off their feet and injure them. Picture: Alljengi/Flickr Source: No Source
It's a popular spot for tourists. Picture: Alljengi/Flickr Source: No Source
The planes also provide the ultimate sunblock.
The tranquil setting is routinely disrupted by incoming Boeing 747's carrying new sun seekers. Picture: Barcroft Media/Splash News Source: Barcroft Media
The island has a population of about 75,000.
Another stunning - and close - landing. Picture Takot/Flickr Source: No Source
Reach for the sky! Picture: Qtschlepper/Flickr Source: No Source
Soak up the sun and do a spot of plane watching at the same time. Picture: Qtschlepper/Flick Source: No Source
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