AXALP EXERCISES 2008 Switzerland

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Dutch Aviation Support reported in six different European magazines

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A new article for the independent leading Dutch aviation magazine 'Piloot en Vliegtuig'a

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PenV shows a two-paged impression, for the written article scroll down please

Pictures page right below by max Ungricht & Swiss Airforce

View above at 'Tschingel' 2nd location on the Swiss Alps where rescue helicopters are stand by

     

ATM () & AIRFAN () also published about AXALP 2008

Lets start from the bottom: Platform Meiringen Airbase Switzerland (Pictures own material)
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It's a coming and going on the platform
 
Superpuma's fly a standard pattern around the base...
 
... as the Alouettes III do to transport means, men, VIP and press to Axalp 
 
Shining beauty she remains, the reliable Alouette III
 
 Rescue helicopters nearby, just in case. Spectators with an abyss behind them of 100's of meters 
 
In the eraly morninglight the F/A-18 Hornets taxi out of their 'Cavernen'...
... and in only moments of preparation the sound of the engines increases...
... and with full throttle they depart from Meiringen to the Axalp range to practice.
The F-5 Fighter/Trainers departed this year from Payerne to Axalp...
... and they also returned there, using a break-chute
 
A view on the three locations, well guarded by military police to avoid any risks
 
Warning shields everywhere neccessary, right the targets on Axalp range
 
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Logo's of the Swiss 'Fliegerstaffel'

Weather conditions resulted in some exercise cancellations. Fortunately we can show you some images of the morningsessions below. With collegial thanks to Max Ungricht and the Swiss Airforce !

 
A Superpuma spits out it's self-defence flares, and the new paradehorse: EC-635 shows up ! 
 
Mighty pictures from the F-5, and also a newcomer: Pilatus PC-21.  
 
Demonstrations of the Patrouille Suisse, and an A-109 shows a rescue operation
 
The Hornets show out: very spectacular views, to show their capabilities...
 
... and to show the necessity of having these defenders.
 
Switzerland has to replace the older F-5 Tigers. To know why, please read the article below
Finally a picture of the very capable pilot(s) who are able to fly unbelievable curves !

Here we show you the Scramble map to have an impression of the Swiss Airfield locations

!We hope to meet youat Axalp 2009 again!i
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                   Click the green button for the article in Englishl
                   Klik hier voor het artikel in het Nederlandsl
 
 
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Logo's of the Swiss 'Fliegerstaffel' - II
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