A day at Emmen airbase, Switzerland (Alpnach added, a day later)

[raaver]

Wednesday the 14th was a good day weather wise. Also, a day of good flying. Some of the results of that day.

COUGAR_T-340a by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-18_J-5002 by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3044 by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-18_J-5002a by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-18_J-5018a by ROB VER, on Flickr

PC-6_V-634 by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3093b by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3044e by ROB VER, on Flickr

PC-7_A-924 by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-18_J-5018 by ROB VER, on Flickr

PC-21_A-101 by ROB VER, on Flickr

PC-7_A-927 by ROB VER, on Flickr

Robert

[fisherman]

Well done Robert, great to get the F-5's in the sunshine. It always clag's over when I visit Switzerland.

[paddyboy]

Any set that contains gorgeous little Northrops floats my boat

Thanks for posting, Robert

Paddyboy

[raaver]

As few more of that afternoon. The PC-21s were taken at Dubendorf the same day, but they returned later to Emmen.

F-5_J-3203 by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3203a by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3093e by ROB VER, on Flickr

F-5_J-3093d by ROB VER, on Flickr

PC-6_V-612 by ROB VER, on Flickr

Pc21_dualland by ROB VER, on Flickr

Pc21_A-108 by ROB VER, on Flickr

Pc21_A-102 by ROB VER, on Flickr

Robert

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these, at one time I used to get out to Switzerland once a year, in the days of Vampires, Venoms, Hunters and Mirages. Not having been for such a long time reminds me that once it's safe, I should really try to make the effort to go again.

[fisherman]

I thought the second set was even better. I love the head on pics and the PC-21's

[david14]

Very nice, worth a visit when it’s safer and easier to travel again

[Mike]

An excellent set of images Robert, thanks for posting them.

[paddyboy]

Now you’re really spoiling me, Robert

Thanks again for posting

Paddyboy

[adderman]

Great shots of the F5 and Emmen is a great base to shoot at.
Nice to know where J-3093 currently is operating from, it's one of my last 2(J-3074 the other)

Missed my regular Swiss visits.

[James Cutting]

Lovely shots mate, well caught

[Tooks]

What a great place, and excellent captures there!

Can feel a planning trip coming on…

[raaver]

thank you all.
the movements were great that day.
4 waves by 5 PC-7's
4 waves by 4 hornets AND 2 F-5s
1 wave QRA, 2 Hornets
2 pc-6s flew
RUAG had testflights of a Super Puma, F-5F and PC-21
at the end of the day the 5 PC-21's from Dubendorf returned to Emmen

so in the end, i only posted VERY few photos of that day

Robert

[reheat module]

What a great location and set of images.
Clear, sharp and colourful.
What is the significance of the STBY 121.50 markings on the undertanks?

[Alf]

What a great location and set of images.
Clear, sharp and colourful.
What is the significance of the STBY 121.50 markings on the undertanks?

121.5 is the international emergency freq. So if you are intercepted on a QRA etc that's what they want you to use as radio freq. Its used on other airforces jets too.

[reheat module]

What a great location and set of images.
Clear, sharp and colourful.
What is the significance of the STBY 121.50 markings on the undertanks?

121.5 is the international emergency freq. So if you are intercepted on a QRA etc that's what they want you to use as radio freq. Its used on other airforces jets too.

Thank you.

[Blackcat1]

Lovely set of photos

[prefontaine72]

Lovely shots at a beautiful location

Dougie

[Stratocruiser]

I agree with the previous comments ..... I also agree with paddyboy as F-5's are indeed beautiful little birds. Thanks for sharing your great pics

[raaver]

One more edit from Emmen...

F-5_J-3093f by ROB VER, on Flickr

The 15th of July, the morning we spent at Alpnach. Only 3 types flying, but still awesome.

2_EC-135_T-355c by ROB VER, on Flickr

3_PC-6_V-618d by ROB VER, on Flickr

1_COUGAR_T-316a by ROB VER, on Flickr

5_PC-6_V-618c by ROB VER, on Flickr

Very nice couple of days. No sun at Alpnach though, but at least some aircraft were seen.

Robert