Very nice Arnold,
Groeten Ton van Schaik

Great Arnold. Brings back memories of going to Deelen AFB on my bike (55 KM one way) to see all these beauties. Also went here with the Late John Lekkerkerker on his Kreidler moped. I remember we had a Danish T-33A as a visitor. On the departure day the Danish RF-84F’s camera compartments where load...

Very nice Arnold, also best wishes for you and your fami;y for 2022.
Ton van Schaik :

My first trip was to Soesterberg AB in 1966. As I live close by the base, I went more often and was hooked on the hobby. Took my first picture in June 1967 of a grey Dutch F-104G, and many, many more followed over 50 years’ time. Things to see: F-102's 32 FIS and Hunters 325 sqd R. Neth AF and many ...

Hunter49 wrote:Just a question what aircraft did the united germany keep , also what happened to the aircraft they didnt want? Thanks ROB

They kept the MIG-29, and gave away some types, e.g. MI-24. Some transports/helicopters stayed in use till the mid '90s. And the rest was put in storage and latter wrecked.

A few of the many Russian planes in the former German Democratic Republic just after the unification. Hope you enyou the pictures. Ton. http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Brandis%201991_zpscym1wkfb.jpg SU-25 Brandis, 1991 http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Finnow%...

In October 2012 I had a base visit to several Israeli Air Force Bases with a photo permit. This is a selection of photographs made at Hatzerim Air Base. With thanks to David and the people of the IDF spokesman office and the PR section of the Israeli Air Force. I hope you enjoy them. Ton van Schaik ...

Thanks for your help

Ton

I heard some rumors that the (photo) towers at Hyakuri, Japan are not managed by the old lady anymore. It seems access can be gained now via some local spotters. Some more info anyone?

Thanks,
Ton van Schaik

Not hindered by any knowledge of the new Russia we went to Zhukovsky in august 1992 for the Mosaeroshow ‘92, the forerunner of the latter MAKS shows. As it was the first show ever at this base it was a real eye-opener. As a bonus we received wrong passes, which gave us also entry to the operational ...

During the 70’s and 80’s I went quite often to RAF Bentwaters and Woodbridge. Here some scans from my slide collection. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Ton van Schaik http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Bentwaters%20Woodbridge%2070s%20and%2080s/Ton5258_zpsbm6fyoaa.jpg http://i486.pho...

William Tell Exercise Tyndal AFB, Fla. In the late 70’s and in the 80’s I have visited several William Tell Air Defense exercises. Besides the units involved in the exercise, Tyndall AFB was also visited by many interesting transient a/c. Hereby a selection of scans of aircraft photographed during m...

The red roofed building in is a big house. The last few years of the base it was almost hidden by trees.

bigcrow wrote:Superb.. The Lakenheath birds are rare, shot inside?

It was on base next to the wing HQ building.
In the mid seventies I was in the R.Neth.AF and it was quite easy for me to get on bases for photographs.

Hereby an other selction of Phantom Pictures photographed by my self and some correspondents/friends over the years. I hope you enjoy them, Ton van Schaik http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Phantoms%202/Ton6028_zps794f401e.jpg http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Ph...

In the early seventies the Huns (F-100D/F) of the 48 TFW operated out of RAF Mildenhall due to runway works at RAF Lakenheath. Here some pictures taken during their stay at RAF Mildenhall. Hope you enyou them. Ton van Schaik http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/Huns%20at%20the%20Hall...

In June 1988 I have been to Canada to attend the London, Ont. Airshow which had as theme the 30th anniversary of the F-4 Phantom. At this airshow the organizers managed to get 30 + F-4’s of all kind of different units from the USA and Germany together. Here some of my pictures of this visit more tha...

Late november 2013 I have visited the Blue Flag exercise at Ovda air base in Israel. Shown here are a selection of photographs I took on Noverber 25th. As you can see at some pictures you don't always have sunny weather in the desert, bud I am very happy with the results. :clap: For a complete repor...

Here an other selection of old slides from my colection. My best wishes to all of you for 2014. Best Regards, Ton van Schaik (aka 32FIS) http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/27122013/Ton1899_zpsfef84d37.jpg http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr230/F102-Dagger/27122013/Ton1863_zpsd0c2...

A stunning set of images :clap: Was the shot of FX78 taken at RAF Binbrook in 1977 or 1978? Seem to recall having the same shot, but my memory may be failing me. Thanks for posting and I look forward to seeing more. Andy Andy, F-104 was indeed photographed at RAF Binbrook in 1977 as I recal. Regard...