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San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Managed to grab a few hours at San Javier last Thursday in some glorious sunshine.
The Patrulla Aguila Team managed 2 practice displays whilst I was there but unfortunately disappeared into the distance for the flying!
As can be seen a few of the jets have a 75th Anniversary Badge of the Spanish Air Force Academy in San Javier.
Thought I would post these due to not many shots being posted from here.
E.25-08 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.22-01 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-27 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
TR.12D-81 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
TR.12D-81 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
Cheers - Paul.
The Patrulla Aguila Team managed 2 practice displays whilst I was there but unfortunately disappeared into the distance for the flying!
As can be seen a few of the jets have a 75th Anniversary Badge of the Spanish Air Force Academy in San Javier.
Thought I would post these due to not many shots being posted from here.
E.25-08 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.22-01 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-27 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E25-31 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
E.25-29 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
TR.12D-81 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
TR.12D-81 by Paul Harvey, on Flickr
Cheers - Paul.
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Great pics, we have a villa around 20 minutes away, is it easy to get to this viewing point?
Thanks
Mark
Thanks
Mark
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Hi Mark
It's very easy to access the main viewing area.
Turn off the AP-7 heading East towards the airport, the roundabout just before the airport turn right heading towards Los Alcázares, after approx 1/2 mile turn left on the small track.
This track is just this side of the go-kart circuit.
Drive straight down there to the runway - easy. You can follow the track around the end of the runway to view from the opposite side so the sun is in the right place if you wish.
The Military Police will come round on a regular basis checking you - all I do is make sure they can see my camera and give them a wave. I have had no problems with them during many visits.
Look forward to seeing your photos on your next visit
Cheers - Paul.
It's very easy to access the main viewing area.
Turn off the AP-7 heading East towards the airport, the roundabout just before the airport turn right heading towards Los Alcázares, after approx 1/2 mile turn left on the small track.
This track is just this side of the go-kart circuit.
Drive straight down there to the runway - easy. You can follow the track around the end of the runway to view from the opposite side so the sun is in the right place if you wish.
The Military Police will come round on a regular basis checking you - all I do is make sure they can see my camera and give them a wave. I have had no problems with them during many visits.
Look forward to seeing your photos on your next visit
Cheers - Paul.
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Thanks for posting these Paul.
I visited about 18 months ago, it's great for photography and viewing from the western end, and the authorities seem fairly relaxed there - trying to get back!
I visited about 18 months ago, it's great for photography and viewing from the western end, and the authorities seem fairly relaxed there - trying to get back!
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Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Mark, what Paul said plus mosquito repellent. The little blighters on the lagoon side of the runway are a real nuisance this time of year!
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Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Nice to see some shots in warm sunshine,waiting for it to appear here.Thanks for posting and brightening up a miserable weekend.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Thanks for the info mate! I go late June for 2 weeks so plenty of time to see some action!
Mark
Mark
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Great shots Paul
Always enjoyed their display back in the day at IAT
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Always enjoyed their display back in the day at IAT
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Thank you all for the kind comments, pleased to hear several other FC members manage to get to San Javier as well.
If any others are in the area it is worth a morning visit especially this time of the year when the team are frequently practicing before the display season.
With the base being half civvy/military not sure what will happen towards the end of the year.
Rumour is the Civvy aircraft are all moving to the new airport at Corvera, and hopefully San Javier will be all military.
Fingers crossed it will stay open.
Thanks again fellas, Cheers - Paul.
If any others are in the area it is worth a morning visit especially this time of the year when the team are frequently practicing before the display season.
With the base being half civvy/military not sure what will happen towards the end of the year.
Rumour is the Civvy aircraft are all moving to the new airport at Corvera, and hopefully San Javier will be all military.
Fingers crossed it will stay open.
Thanks again fellas, Cheers - Paul.
Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Yeah the the civvy part closes in December.
Mark
Mark
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Re: San Javier Patrulla Aguila 5th April 2018
Very nice, sweet little jet Team Eagle have.
Nice set
Cheers
Nice set
Cheers
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