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Following on from the brilliant Sanicole Sunset Show, the second day in Belgium played host to the Spottersday over at Kleine-Brogel AB. With clear skies forecast and shooting with the sun behind us we knew we'd be in for a good day seeing a lot of the airshow displays validating there. After arrival, they opened a "spotters circle" almost, right at the end of the runway between the taxiway and piano keys. Proved a great spot yet there were many good places to be - all at the same time! Unfortunately, didn't do the static so I did miss some good shots that way...hindsight hey anyway, here's some from the day...


1. Ukrainian AF Su-27 Flanker sits on the taxiway at Kleine-Brogel by James Cutting, on Flickr



2. Hurriance with a fast and low pass to open the Spottersday by James Cutting, on Flickr




3. Hurricane coming in fast for a final pass by James Cutting, on Flickr




4. Hurricane by James Cutting, on Flickr




5. Austrian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Display by James Cutting, on Flickr




6. Belgian Red Devils display team with 50 years tail by James Cutting, on Flickr




7. Ukrainian IL-76 & Sally B B-17G Flying Fortress by James Cutting, on Flickr




8. 2 BAF F-16's in 75 Years D-Day schemes, fly past at Kleine-Brogel by James Cutting, on Flickr




9. 2 BAF F-16's in 75 Years D-Day schemes, fly past at Kleine-Brogel by James Cutting, on Flickr




10. BAF A-109 Display Helicopter departing KB by James Cutting, on Flickr




11. Belgian A-109 Augusta Solo Display in the climb by James Cutting, on Flickr




12. "Hanging Loose" by James Cutting, on Flickr




13. Tight bank from the BAF F-16 by James Cutting, on Flickr




14. BAF F-16 Fast Pass by James Cutting, on Flickr




15. Su-27 popping the chute on landing by James Cutting, on Flickr




16. Swedish Air Force Historic Flight Viggen fast banking pass by James Cutting, on Flickr




17. SwAFHF Viggen taxiing back to its spot by James Cutting, on Flickr




18. French Air Force Alpha Jet Solo Display by James Cutting, on Flickr




19. Czech MI-171Sh departing Kleine Brogel by James Cutting, on Flickr




20. Czech MI-171Sh departing Kleine Brogel by James Cutting, on Flickr




21. Vador making smoke by James Cutting, on Flickr




22. Topside pass of the F-16 solo display by James Cutting, on Flickr



23. Vador climbing out of the slow pass by James Cutting, on Flickr




24. Norwegian Air Force F-16 in D-Day Special Scheme by James Cutting, on Flickr




25. Norwegain F-16 pulling out by James Cutting, on Flickr




26. 2 Norwegian F-16s pairs pass by James Cutting, on Flickr




27. Norwegian AF F-16 in Camo Scheme by James Cutting, on Flickr




28. First pair of Breitling Jets taxi back by James Cutting, on Flickr




29. 3 of the BJT Czech Aero L-39 Albatros taxying back by James Cutting, on Flickr




30. Close up with the Brielting Jet by James Cutting, on Flickr




31. Fast Pass from the Hurricane by James Cutting, on Flickr




32. Su27 Flanker heading into the roll on full reheat by James Cutting, on Flickr




33. Ukrainian Crew head out to collect the chute by James Cutting, on Flickr




34. Flanker after touchdown and taxying back with its chute deployed by James Cutting, on Flickr




35. Flanker taxying back by James Cutting, on Flickr




36. Ukrainian AF Su-27 Flanker taxying to its parking spot by James Cutting, on Flickr

Hi James
I've never found a way of being in two places at the same time but if i do I'll market it and sell it for a decent sum

Cracking set of images from what is, to me, a great event, pure value for money.
All the best
Andy

Hi Andy,
I'd certainly be invested in that one

Thanks a lot mate, it certainly was just that!

Enjoyed that, you captured some very nice moments there...

Thanks fisherman, glad you enjoyed the set

nice photos

Awesome shots James, lovely to see Blue Skies!

Yes, a cracking set..Very nicely done James.
Dave.

Very nice pics James

tigar7777 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:29 pm

nice photos

Thanks

Blackcat1 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:15 pm

Awesome shots James, lovely to see Blue Skies!

Thanks mate! You're telling me, was ecstatic after the forecast in the week up to it mentioned none!

Dave934 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:55 pm

Yes, a cracking set..Very nicely done James.
Dave.

Thanks Dave mate

david14 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:41 pm

Very nice pics James

Thanks David

Fantastic set of images James . Caption on number 31 needs changing though

Cheers Webby! Thank you, I was made aware and edited on Flickr but not pulled through on here

Very nice set indeed.

Wow, a wonderful colllection of frames.
I'd love to see that Flanker display.

Bluesteel wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:07 am

Very nice set indeed.

Thank you.

reheat module wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:06 pm

Wow, a wonderful colllection of frames.
I'd love to see that Flanker display.

Thanks, was a great variety!
It's such a sublime display