Vlb Gilze-Rijen 24-04-2024

[bvdbogaert]

At the 24th of April an 'English Invasion' was expected at Gilze-Rijen, with a number of Chinooks, Apaches and Wildcats coming by for a refuel on their way to Finland.

Headed out early to catch the first flight of Dutch Apaches going out. The first new Dutch E's I managed to catch.
Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100081500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100101500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100591500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

The sun went behind the clouds before their departure and we where in for a morning of sun, hail, heavy rain and a cold northern wind. The Nehterlands has been soaking wet for the past 8-9 month's; exceptionall.
The Brits came in just in between two heavy showers. Let's not talk about the light please.
Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100951500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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4 Lovely Wildcats also joined the party
Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100931500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100211500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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A wrong guess made me drive to the other side of the runway, only to find out that they would be departing northbound via the crossed runway. With all the construction works at the north side it took a bit of time to find a good parking spot, but this was actually the best spot of the day
Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405101141500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405101161500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

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Vlb Gilze-Rijen 202405100411500 by Bart van den Bogaert, on Flickr

An enjoyable morning.

[Keflavik69]

A really nice coverage of that very nice day. Thanks for sharing these photos Bart.
Groeten,
Arnold

[GhostFlight91]

Nice work.

[paddyboy]

Top work there, Bart

Well done and thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[slogen51]

Really liking those - excellent

I was at a miserable Wattisham that morning but still an impressive sight

Dutch Apaches with high Viz serials - bring it on - heard they are visiting the UK in 3/4 weeks

[bvdbogaert]

Thanks for your comments Gents. I sure hope you wil be able to catch some Mike.

[toom317]

That's a cracking set of pics and particularly nice to see the "Hi-Viz" reggies on the Dutch Apaches.