REQ: Grosseto in July?

[Slijfie]

Hi all,
Next summer I'll be staying very close (only a few km's) to Grosseto (Italy) for a week. Will it be worth the trouble to take my camera with me? Can I expect 4th Stormo to make flights in July anyway? How about taking photos from the outside? And is there any change I can arrange a photo visit?
Thanks! Rob

[zerofive]

Perhaps it tries to contact Mr.thefly can help you
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[ifor1996]

Hi,

You can take you're camera wirh you.
I was there last august and had no problem.
Two sorties a day with 6 to 8 aircraft.
Photo's from outside is no problem, just stay away from the fence.
I've tried to arrange a photo visit myself but no response from the italians.

Happy hunting

[Slijfie]

Thanks guys!

[KeesvA]

Hallo,

I've been there for several years. In the F-104 time and last year with the EF-2000.
They do fly less then other months, but still there was something to spot.

If you want to spot or photograph at Grosseto, the best way to go around is by bike! Your car will be difficult to hide.

At both runway ends you can take pictures. But at the N-E side (with the busy road) I was send away by the police
The S-W side runway is much better for spotting. It's only a dirt-road with some trees to get shade.

Cycling around was great.

Mvg
Kees van A