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by nilsko
14 Feb 2017, 19:43
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Cannon AFB Airshow 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 4484

Re: Cannon AFB Airshow 2016

Fond memories of F-111's in the airshow circuit sneaking up on the audience and giving them a loud surprise.
by nilsko
08 Feb 2017, 10:54
Forum: Photography
Topic: Canon EOS 5D mk4 overpriced?
Replies: 13
Views: 5715

Re: Canon EOS 5D mk4 overpriced?

Ik heb nog een 1D mk2N. Schaam me nergens voor. ;-)
by nilsko
28 Jan 2017, 17:41
Forum: 't Praethuys
Topic: ...zo maar twee Spaanse RF-4 Phantoms in strakke formatie...
Replies: 3
Views: 1268

Re: ...zo maar twee Spaanse RF-4 Phantoms in strakke formati

Aww yes.. The last salute of this Richthofen Phantom to SSB still resonates in my mind..

http://gvr-aviation.nl/wordpress/wp-con ... 009542.jpg
by nilsko
24 Jan 2017, 14:03
Forum: Rotterdam-The Hague
Topic: EHRD 24-01-2017 MIL
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Re: EHRD 24-01-2017 MIL

Should have landed by now according to ADS-B
by nilsko
03 Jan 2017, 08:04
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: Israel - was spotting in Isreael
Replies: 4
Views: 3624

Re: Spotting Israel

<sarcasm> Northern Ireland in the 70 and 80'ies were a prime example of peaceful coexistence between two factions of Christian religion </sarcasm>
by nilsko
08 Dec 2016, 06:53
Forum: Spotting Netherlands
Topic: Wie wat waar vliegt daar - 2016 MIL
Replies: 685
Views: 142776

Re: Wie wat waar vliegt daar - 2016 MIL

According to this thread: J-055

https://www.sgvolkel.nl/forum/viewtopic ... 190#p91190

But it's not an actual observation, only ADS-B..
by nilsko
23 Nov 2016, 08:50
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Canada to buy 18 Super Hornets to fill gap!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2733

Re: Canada to buy 18 Super Hornets to fill gap!!

I think you mean single *engine* fighter? ;-)
by nilsko
03 Nov 2016, 21:14
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Sunset at Spangdahlem 03-11-2016
Replies: 1
Views: 1656

Re: Sunset at Spangdahlem 03-11-2016

Nice! The one centerline config looks great on the Viper..
by nilsko
30 Oct 2016, 11:18
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: NOT good news at RAF Mildenhall
Replies: 6
Views: 3319

Re: NOT good news at RAF Mildenhall

Although this is bad news, RAF Mildenhall will close in a few years anyway.
by nilsko
22 Sep 2016, 14:59
Forum: 't Praethuys
Topic: Wachten voor het stoplicht. Militair, maar niet op NAVOgebie
Replies: 7
Views: 1580

Re: Wachten voor het stoplicht. Militair, maar niet op NAVOg

Nice one.. Never knew the Swedes used the Canberra. But it seems they had two examples for ELINT purposes along the Iron Curtain.
by nilsko
24 Aug 2016, 08:43
Forum: Spotting Netherlands
Topic: Wie wat waar vliegt daar - 2016 MIL
Replies: 685
Views: 142776

Re: f16's boven oost-groningen

Overigens leert dit draadje welke 4 het waren: https://www.sgvolkel.nl/forum/viewtopic ... 287#p90287
by nilsko
24 Aug 2016, 08:41
Forum: Spotting Netherlands
Topic: Wie wat waar vliegt daar - 2016 MIL
Replies: 685
Views: 142776

Re: f16's boven oost-groningen

Definieer "oefening". Elke sortie is een oefening. ;-) Wellicht niet op de schaal als Frisian Flag, maar niets bijzonders. Ik snap dat het niet vaak (meer) voorkomt, maar er is m.i. geen bijzondere aanleiding, behalve dat de heren (dames?) vliegers in hun voorbereiding dachten "Kom, laten we eens ee...
by nilsko
18 Aug 2016, 08:49
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: F-16 ADF question
Replies: 5
Views: 3084

Re: F-16 ADF question

Thanx for the background info. I am particulary interested in why HF radios where used for the ADF version, but pjotr's explanation makes perfect sense..
by nilsko
17 Aug 2016, 10:31
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: F-16 ADF question
Replies: 5
Views: 3084

F-16 ADF question

While checking out the several F-16A/B variants (blocks etc.) I also came across the F-16 ADF / Block 15 variants which used to be in service by the AMI (leased from the USAF) and still in operational use by the ANG. One of the most distinctive features is the "bulge"on the tail which houses the hyd...