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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 Slovak / Czech aviation magazine 'ATM'a | ||
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AXALP |
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at Meiringen Airbase between the Swiss mountains Pictures shown below (Airfan) credits max Ungricht & Swiss Airforce |
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| Lets start from the bottom: Platform Meiringen Airbase Switzerland (Pictures Dutch Aviation) | ||
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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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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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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 ! |
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