Media Day Blue Wings 2020 זרוע האויר והחלל Germany

[NorthernSkies]

Dear all,

Last Thursday we were offered the very special opportunity to attend the media day at Nörvenich Airbase for the Israeli visit, Blue Wings 2020.
On our website you will find a report about this event, please have a look at https://www.northernskiesaviation.com/
Thanks for watching.
Cheers

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[Alf]

As not really many pictures would this be better in the "Promotion Of Your Website" section?

[paddyboy]

Exactly what I was thinking, Alf

[Imac]

Nice shots, looked like a special day out, thanks for posting.

[burnsy133]

Such a shame, an amazing opportunity only afforded to a few, and you only managed 4 shots.

[Nighthawke]

There are more on the webpage in the first post, and yes it may be in the wrong section. Is there a need for sarcasm or did you genuinely not see the link?

Great shots anyway. Not yet had chance to read full report.

[NorthernSkies]

Didn’t know there is a promotion page, checked it and found it, sorry. By the way not really a place to promote, being put away at the bottom of the site.

Thanks for the comments and feedback. Surprised how little is published here about this exercise.

To make the critics slightly more happy, here are some extra shots
Looking forward to the B-52 and AV F16 shots!

[Supra]

Much better selection here, more of the flying action I did read your linked Report (not a long piece) & viewed the Pix too! Heavy on the camaraderie, butt-kissing & Covid-baiting.... light on jet action like crewing-in for example IMO. Guess there was restricted access to the operational ramp & the one Israeli "pilot" in the shots was just a maintenance guy who will never be downed in action?
Clearly the IDF is still camera shy even after (or because of) Waddington last year. Overall the shots are fine, but too much PA./ Base-photographer style for me personally.....But as you say, there hasn't been any other shots on here since they arrived.

[paddyboy]

Absolutely NO sarcasm intended on my part

I tend not to click links

[Nighthawke]

Sorry PB not aimed at you at all.

[stigorige]

I suspect the reason there has been little coverage of this event here is linked to COVID 19 and the fact that (as I know as a previous visitor to Norvenich) it is very difficult to photograph from outside. It is surrounded by military land so through the fence is both impossible and technically illegal plus only one approach is shootable from a distance.
It seems most images of this exercise have been taken by those with base access.
So your images are likely to be the best chance most of us have.
Stig.

[Soundbarrier]

Sorry Stig but Norvenich offers good photo opportunities off base at the rwy 25 side (which was in use all two exercise weeks). On the arrival day 17-08 there were more than 300 german and mostly dutch photographers in the approach. Police and security forces allowed spotters to use steps & ladders at the fence and taking photos of taxiing aircraft was not stopped all throughout the exercise period. Hundreds of pictures were published on Facebook and other social media.

Just an example (not my pics ) all pics taken off base : https://forum.scramble.nl/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=153175

Its true websites and forums are less popular for publishing pictures nowadays. This probably also applies to the FC website.

[NorthernSkies]

All,
Access to Nörvenich is actually very good on both sides. Pics can be taken from take off on runway 25 and landing shots on both sides.
Surprisingly the German Police was quite friendly during the two weeks and let everybody take their pics even with infrastructure visible. Before the event news was spread that roads might be blockedon request of the Israeli, but it turned out to be very good.
On Facebook and Instagram many pics of the Israeli aircraft can be found, however not on the regular websites like this one. However on base Photography was only possible during the media day, which we covered with our short article. We found this very special despite the media show of friendship etc. Beside myself and two Dutchmen there were only German and Israeli media teams. These pics are rare and different from the standard landing and take off shots. I respect the different opinions on these pics however.
Anyway for the aviation enthousiasts on this side of the pond is was a very rare and special occasion. We are looking forward with envy to see the pics of the BUFFs and F-16s as the UK is a COVID-19 code orange country and off limits for us at the moment.
Have a good weekend you all!
Northern Skies Aviation

[stigorige]

Obviously a concession was made in the case of this exercise.
I don't think it would be possible normally.If there is a permanent change then I'll return there in the future!
It is also the case as mentioned that websites don't get as many posts because they usually need an external image hosting service, which means many post on FB these days.
If I can see any F-16s, BUFFs or F-35Bs through the massive crowds we get these days, I'll post some.
I hope good days come back and look forward to seeing you guys somewhere in Europe, stay safe!