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Tornado 50th at Manching – celebrating a year long…
On 14th August 1974 the Tornado MRCA took off at Manching, Germany for its first flight. 50 years later, the aircraft is still operational with the Air Forces of Germany,…
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CRUZEX in Brasil – South America’s largest aerial warfare exercise
The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) launched the Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise (CRUZEX) 2024 in November 2024 at Natal Air Base (BANT). The exercise involved 16 nations,…
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Ra’ams, Ahits and Netz in action at Nevatim and Hatzerim
A large veil of secrecy lies above the Israeli Air Force (IAF – or Heyl Ha’Avir). The air arm is combat proven at an extremly high degree, but due to…
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Chasing Tigers in Taiwan – ROCAF over the Fence
For a spotting trip to Taiwan, „Over the Fence“ can be taken literally, but it is more than often difficult to achieve. Chasing military aircraft in the Republic of China,…
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Flying with Germany’s Phinal Phantom
Catching the orange/black checkered „Last Flight“ F-4F Phantom 38+13 of WTD61 during an air-air photo flight was a great opportunity back in 2013. Less than one month before the retirement…
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Belgium F-16s: Anniversaries at Florennes
Special markings on combat jets are an important part to honour the history and heritage of Fighter Squadrons. Despite its relatively small size, the Belgium Air Component, or formerly Belgian…
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Bavarian Tiger on the prowl
White and blue stands for the Bavarian way of life, and those colors have also been chosen for the Luftwaffe’s 74th Tactical Air Wing anniversary jet, the „Bavarian Tiger“. These special…
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Sayonara Samurai Phantoms
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II had a remarkable 50 year long lasting career in Japan. This is a personal review of Phantom encounters in the Land of the Rising…
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Planespotting Japan – Military airfields around Central Honshu
One week of aviation photography can be easily spend around central Honshu, Japan‘s main island. This article focuses on a selection of major military airfields around Tokyo that are within…
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Scenic Switzerland – Tigers and Hornets fighting at Meiringen
Swiss Tigers are facing their extinction! 110 have originally been ordered by the Swiss Air Force. Nowadays their number is down to only 27. Apart from the F/A-18 Hornets, the…
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Good Bye SAR Huey at THR 30
Time to say farewell to a legend! The SAR command of the Transport Helicopter Regiment 30 (Transporthubschrauberregiment 30 / THR 30) at Niederstetten changed from the venerable Bell UH-1D „Huey“…
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Blue Wings 2020 Exercise
A historic first! August 2020 saw the visit of Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-16C/D “Barak” fighter jets deploying to Germany. With security on high alert and very restricted access to…
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