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Warbirds spotted
July 19, 2013 | Hans & Frank
This gallery contains pictures of singular “Warbirds” that we happened to see during different occasions in the course of years.
Soesterberg (NL), “50 Years Liberation” Open Days, April/May, 1995
May 29, 2013 | Hans
In 1995 it was commemorated that 50 year ago World War II ended and therefore Air Base Soesterberg was open to the public from April 29th to May 7th. Each day there were flying activities and demonstrations in the sky , given by a number of Warbirds that were present. Hans made a selective photo-report.
AIRCRAFT WRECKS & RELICS (pictured 1960 – 2010)
May 8, 2013 | Hans & Frank
Pictures of aircraft that have been disposed of or preserved in one way or another ; this gallery deals with airframes photographed in the years 1960-2009. No need to say that the majority of the airframes presented here are no longer present.
Warbirds at Cherrypoint (U.S.A.) Airshow, May 2012
November 3, 2012 | Frank
The May 2012 MCAS Cherrypoint Air Show featured -next to many modern aircraft- a lot of warbirds: airworthy civilian aircraft that are painted to represent military planes from the past. A few highlights: the West Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) presented the world’s only flying example of the SB2C Helldiver. Also from the CAF was the P-51C Mustang of the Tuskegee Red Tail Squadron: the all African American 332d Fighter Group.
Warbirds at Koksijde (Belgium) Airshow, July 7th, 2011
November 3, 2012 | Hans & Frank
Belgium celebrated the 65th anniversary of its air force with an impressive airshow at Koksijde Air Base on 6 and 7 July 2011. The show also featured lot of warbirds that are presented in this gallery. Frank visited the show on Thursday 7 July.
Deelen Air Base (NL) Open Day, June 17th, 1978
October 24, 2012 | Hans & Frank 1
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the R.Netherlands Air Force the annual Open Days in 1978 were held at Deelen AB ; Hans en Frank took a number of pictures there just to give you an impression ; amongst others the presence of the RAF Avro Vulcan and two USAFE F-111’s was significant.
Eindhoven Airport (NL) 50 Years Golden DC-3 Jubilee Airshow, July 6th, 1985
October 19, 2012 | Hans
In 1985 it was 50 years ago that the famous Douglas DC-3 Dakota took to the air for the first time. Opportunity for a Golden DC-3 Jubilee-celebration , organized at Eindhoven Airport and bringing together five airworthy Douglas DC-3’s : some in civilian, others in warbirds livery . In this gallery Hans shows you some pictures he made on July 6th.
Rotterdam-Zestienhoven (NL), 40 Years Liberation Airshow, May 5th, 1985
October 19, 2012 | Hans 2
In 1985 it was forty years ago that World War II ended and therefore a special Liberation Airshow was organized at Rotterdam-Zestienhoven Airport on May 5th . Lots of Warbirds and historic aircraft were present and this gallery shows a selection of pictures, taken by Hans.
