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Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:00 pm
by 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
ImageFliegerhorst 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.
ImageFliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191251500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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

ImageFliegerhorst 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.
ImageFliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190291500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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

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

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

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

ImageFliegerhorst 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.
ImageFliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006191061500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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

ImageFliegerhorst 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
ImageFliegerhorst Schleswig-Jagel 2023006190981500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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

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

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

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

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:27 pm
by Rob666
Nice pictures and the 2nd one highlights why should have gone! Back to the good old days.

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:53 pm
by Mustang531
Thanks for sharing these, some excellent shots you've provided for us to enjoy.

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:05 am
by Thunder
I wonder if exercises on this scale will become the norm again??

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:16 am
by blakey
Wow, now that is a nice photo :thumb:

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 7:35 am
by Reach4060
Fantastic set of pictures :thumb:
Have to agree that it was one of the best exercises for many a year!
Thanks for posting
Rod

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:43 am
by Weazel69
Good set of pix - don't knock yourself - worth waiting for :thumbs:

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:53 pm
by MADWOP
Absolutely fabulous - panning with 800mm!!!

Re: Jagel 19-06-2023, Air Defender '23

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:35 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Bart :P

Stunning set as per :thumbs:

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy :clap: