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Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:08 pm
by hvaneupen
In October 1999 the Swiss AF said farewell to the beautiful Mirage 3S. On 22/10 a public day was held at Stans-Buochs to see the fighter for the last time in action. As I had no Mirage 3S in my collection until that day this was my last chance to correct that! I was not disappointed as no less than 22 (of 35) single seaters could be noted that day of which 12 flew in formation. The combination of nice, even summerly weather and the mountain backdrop made this a day to remember!

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Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:44 pm
by Nighthawke
Wow what a great post Harold. The two special schemes are superb and to see those 12-ship formations must have been something really special. Thanks you.

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:33 pm
by duran212
Fantastic!!!

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:11 pm
by SW Sky Blue
Nice :thumbs:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:19 pm
by F3
Superb set depicting an iconic a/c against a most picturesque backdrop. Particularly like the special paint jobs but can't decide which is the best. Only one way to find out - a dogfight!

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:52 am
by paddyboy
Hi Harold :P

Some real stunners there :thumbs:

Wonderful schemes too ;)

Thanks for posting :thumb:

Paddyboy :clap:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:27 am
by The Phantom
Superb images :thumbs:

That special scheme on photo no.1 is something very special :Wow:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:19 pm
by Maister
Excellent set. Thank you for sharing. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:31 pm
by 3Greens
Hi Harold,
Beautiful memory of the Swiss Mirage III :thumbs:
The scenery is just perfect too !. We had several visits over to Waddington of Swiss Mirages for the ACMI but these just are just superb :thumbs:
Thanks for posting

Best regards
Keith (3Greens) :thumb:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:10 pm
by Mike@Heathrow
Brilliant pictures, reminding me of great days in Switzeland in the late 70s, early 80s before heading to Sweden for weekend airshows. What a treat for a non-photographer like myself. THANKS Harold.

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:17 pm
by david14
Excellent stuff, great aircraft at a fab location

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:11 pm
by Blackcat1
Beautiful!

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:31 pm
by fisherman
Excellent set Harold, you certainly captured some of that great day's action.

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:12 pm
by capercaillie
2326 is stunningly beautiful and making the gold one look a little plain. Stunning collection of pics of a beautiful aircraft, I'm glad I saw some at Waddington using the range.

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:47 pm
by Mustang531
Excellent shots, another sadly missed type. I visited Dubendorf and Payerne a few times in the eighties and nineties, great days. Thanks for sharing these with us.

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:53 pm
by MKR
Great set Harold . I saw a few of these myself , mainly at Waddington . Like shot fifteen spot the aircraft. Thanks for posting Mike

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:25 am
by Keflavik69
Hi Harold, this is a very nice post that gets a well-deserved second life. Beautiful pictures of a great event. Thanks a lot for posting them.
Groeten,
Arnold

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:07 pm
by sjoerd
Thanks for sharing these great memories Harold! A quality set again, so thanks for posting. :clap:

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:30 am
by Ridge Runner
Truly excellent, Harold!

Re: Mirage 3S Farewell Stans-Buochs 22-10-1999

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:56 am
by jpickers56
Wonderful shots of a truly great aircraft, the Mirage has always been a favourite of mine, stunning scenery as well, thanks for sharing.