Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

[bvdbogaert]

Yes I know, Air Defender has been more than taken care fore on FC. Nonetheless I only just managed to finish my Jagel pictures. Imho the most rewarding and enjoyable trip I have done in the last couple of years. A small selection although I could have posted 200 pics just as easy.

Went to the eastern approach end early in the morning, this Herc came in and I realised this would be a difficult spot. With the grey skies I eventually went to the western approach as there wouldn't be any back-light this morning
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191231500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

This sight of this flightline was a real joy, especially when all the canopies opened and action was iminent.
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191251500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

in the 2nd week extra A-10's operated from Jagel, happy days.
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190041500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191531500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

South Dakota F-16's eluded me thus far, seen several of them on different occasions at March and Nellis, but never flying and only able to read of a couple. Sweet revenge.
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190291500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190391500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191881500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Finally some local beauties went out.
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006192491500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006192751500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006192601500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

In the beginning of the afternoon I headed for nearby Hohn, which proved to be just as much a flying feast and the possibilities at this base are just about perfect. I will most certainly post some of that later, but I still need to work through hundreds of pictures taken there.
In the beginning of the evening I went back to Jagel to witness the recovery of the evening mission. The skies cleared and the light became better and better.
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191061500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191151500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006193091500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

A couple of nice visitors came in for next day's press event. This Swedish Gripen being the outsider
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190981500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006193201500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

A couple of locals to wrap it up
Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 202306193261500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 202306193241500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

I only spent a morning and evening at Jagel but it absolutely delivered.

[Rob666]

Nice pictures and the 2nd one highlights why should have gone! Back to the good old days.

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these, some excellent shots you've provided for us to enjoy.

[Thunder]

I wonder if exercises on this scale will become the norm again??

[blakey]

Fliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191531500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Wow, now that is a nice photo

[Reach4060]

Fantastic set of pictures
Have to agree that it was one of the best exercises for many a year!
Thanks for posting
Rod

[Weazel69]

Good set of pix - don't knock yourself - worth waiting for

[MADWOP]

Absolutely fabulous - panning with 800mm!!!

[paddyboy]

Hi Bart

Stunning set as per

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy