AXALP
EXERCISES 2008 Switzerland
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Aviation Support reported in six different European magazines
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A
new article for the independent leading Italian aviation magazine 'Aeronautica
& Difesa' |
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View
at Axalp Range with Hornet between the Swiss mountains |
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Most contributions we received from Cockpit magazine
(Max Ungricht) and the Swiss Airforce
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ATM
Slovakia also published about AXALP 2008 |
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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 |
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Superpuma's
fly a standard pattern around the base... |
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as the Alouettes III do to transport means, men, VIP and press to Axalp |
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Shining
beauty she remains, the reliable Alouette III |
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Rescue
helicopters nearby, just in case. Spectators with an abyss behind them of
100's of meters |
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In
the eraly morninglight the F/A-18 Hornets taxi out of their 'Cavernen'... |
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and in only moments of preparation the sound of the engines increases... |
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and with full throttle they depart from Meiringen to the Axalp range to
practice. |
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The
F-5 Fighter/Trainers departed this year from Payerne to Axalp... |
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and they also returned there, using a break-chute |
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A
view on the three locations, well guarded by military police to avoid any
risks |
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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 ! |
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A
Superpuma spits out it's self-defence flares, and the new paradehorse: EC-635
shows up ! |
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Mighty
pictures from the F-5, and also a newcomer: Pilatus PC-21. |
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Demonstrations
of the Patrouille Suisse, and an A-109 shows a rescue operation |
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The
Hornets show out: very spectacular views, to show their capabilities... |
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and to show the necessity of having these defenders. |
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Switzerland
has to replace the older F-5 Tigers. To know why, please read the article
below |
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Finally
a picture of the very capable pilot(s) who are able to fly unbelievable
curves !
Pictures: Max Ungricht (Cockpit Magazine)
and Swiss Airforce
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Here
we show you the Scramble map to have an impression of the Swiss Airfield
locations
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!We
hope to meet you at
Axalp 2009 again!i |
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Click the green button for the article in English |
Klik hier
voor het artikel in het Nederlands |
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Dutch
'Piloot en Vliegtuig also published:
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Logo's of the Swiss
'Fliegerstaffel' - II |
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