Pitstop at Toul Dommartin (on the A31/E21). The sun is still shining!
The queue, before entering the parking spot. Busses would take us from the parking to the base. First tiny rain drops are starting to fall...
I am definitively not the last one to arrive here, there's still a big queue behind me...
Overview of the flightline at Nancy-Ochey (LFSO).
In the queue for the busses, which will take us to the Air Base! It's starting to rain now...
Close-up of the "Bavarian Tiger", a German Air Force EF2000 Eurofighter (30+09; cn GS004/048) from TLG74 at Neuburg, in the static display during the Meeting de l'Air 2014 at BA133 Nancy-Ochey.
Finally arrived...at the gate of Base Aérienne 133!
Since it started to rain, I tried to find some shelter... I was able to photograph (with my Samsung mobile phone) this tail of a French Air Force Mirage 2000D (653; 133-AU; cn520), from Escadron ETD2/7 "Argonne", in maintenance. The "Archer" on the tail-fin tells us that it is an aircraft from Escadrille "SPA31".
A beautiful OV-10B "Bronco" (F-AZKM; 55454/UU-26; cn338-9), on the flight-line of BA133 Nancy-Ochey, trying to dry its skin in the sun after a heavy rainshower.
The Belgian Air Force "Red Devils", nicely lined-up on the flight-line at BA133 Nancy-Ochey. Closest to the camera is SF-260M (ST-34; cn10-34), next are ST-31, ST-03, ST-27 and ST-15.
It's still raining, while two based Mirages 2000 are doing a weather check. Let's hope that the weather improves...
"Patrouille de France" Alpha Jet (E162; 1), the aircraft of the leader of the team, on the flight-line at BA133 Nancy-Ochey.
French Air Force Mirage 2000D (622; 133-IL; cn422) from EC1/3, returns from a weather check, on a flooded taxi-track at Base Aérienne 133 (Nancy-Ochey). Wingman is Mirage 2000D (682; 133-JR; cn556).
"Patrouille de France" Alpha Jet (E95; 0), the spare aircraft of the team, on the flight-line at BA133 Nancy-Ochey.
French Air Force Mirage 2000D (622; 133-IL; cn422) from EC1/3, returns from a weather check, on a flooded taxi-track at Base Aérienne 133 (Nancy-Ochey). Luckily, weather conditions changed soon after this.
Early afternoon and the first signs of blue sky are showing! Unfortunately, when the sun will brake through now, it will create conditions resulting in back-lit images... Anyhow, it's time now to switch from my mobile phone to my normal photogear!
Close-up of a French Air Force Mirage 2000B (525; 115-AM; cn400) from EC2/5 (Ile de France) at Orange/Caritat (LFMO), in static display at BA113 (Nancy-Ochey).
Just a tighter crop of the previous shot.
Tail close-up of a French Air Force Mirage 2000B (525; 115-AM; cn400) from EC2/5 (Ile de France) at Orange/Caritat (LFMO), in static display at BA113 (Nancy-Ochey).
Also the "spare" Red Devil - a Belgian Air Force SF-260M (ST-34; cn10-34) - is being prepared before the show, at BA133 Nancy-Ochey. It is still covered with thousands of tiny rain-drops, from the heavy showers a couple of minutes before...
The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-631; cn6D-63) from 322 sqn, performing the high-alpha & slow fly-by, during the "Meeting de l'Air 2014" at Base Aérienne 133 Nancy-Ochey.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-631; cn6D-63) from 322 sqn, going towards the top of a loop during the "Meeting de l'Air 2014" at Base Aérienne 133 Nancy-Ochey.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-631; cn6D-63) from 322 sqn, going over the top during a loop, while creating her own cloud ("Meeting de l'Air 2014" at Base Aérienne 133 Nancy-Ochey).
Close-up of "Patrouille de France" Alpha Jet (E46; 5), on the flight-line at BA133 Nancy-Ochey.
Tail close-up of this French Air Force Mirage F1CR (660; 118-CY) from ER2/33 (Savoie), which forms, together with another Mirage F1B, the "Patrouille CAROL HOTEL" based at Mont-de-Marsan. The team made its final display at Nancy-Ochey today (July 6th, 2014).
Close-up of this French Air Force Mirage F1CR (660; 118-CY) from ER2/33 (Savoie), which forms, together with another Mirage F1B, the "Patrouille CAROL HOTEL" based at Mont-de-Marsan. The team made its final display at Nancy-Ochey today (July 6th, 2014).
Tail close-up of this French Air Force Mirage F1B (502; 118-SW) from ER2/33 (Savoie) which forms, together with another Mirage F1CR, the "Patrouille CAROL HOTEL" based at Mont-de-Marsan. The team made its final display at Nancy-Ochey today (July 6th, 2014).
Close-up of Slick's office in the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-631; cn6D-63) from 322 sqn, at the flight-line of BA133 (Nancy-Ochey) after another amazing display.
Tail close-up of the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM (J-631; cn6D-63) from 322 sqn, at the flight-line of BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
This French Air Force Mirage F1B (502; 118-SW) from ER2/33 (Savoie) forms, together with another Mirage F1CR, the "Patrouille CAROL HOTEL" based at Mont-de-Marsan. The team made its final display at Nancy-Ochey today (July 6th, 2014).
Close-up of an Italian Air Force EF-2000 (MM7280; 36-30; cnIS012), on the flight-line of BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
Tail close-up of the Belgian Air Force demo F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), on the flight-line at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The French Air Force Rafale display-team, used the "Tiger"-Rafale C (113-GU; cn142) from EC1/7 "Provence", during the display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey). Here, the "Thunder Tiger" is seen in close-up, at the flight-line.
The Austrian Air Force Saab 105OE (RF-26; cn105426) looks beautiful with the "Tiger" c/s! It is seen here parked at the flight-line during the Meeting de l'Air at BA133 Nancy-Ochey (LFSO).
The Belgian Air Force demo F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), ready to "rock & roll", just waiting for the pilot, on the flight-line at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey) prior to another amazing display.
Close-up of the Austrian Air Force Saab 105OE (RF-26; cn105426) it its beautiful "Tiger" c/s! It is seen here parked at the flight-line during the Meeting de l'Air at BA133 Nancy-Ochey (LFSO).
Italian Air Force EF-2000 (MM7280; 36-30; cnIS012), undergoing some pre-flight checks, on the flight-line of BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
This French Air Force Mirage F1CR (660; 118-CY) from ER2/33 (Savoie) forms, together with another Mirage F1B, the "Patrouille CAROL HOTEL" based at Mont-de-Marsan. The team made its final display at Nancy-Ochey today (July 6th, 2014).
Italian Air Force EF-2000 (MM7280; 36-30; cnIS012), on the flight-line of BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The French Air Force Rafale display-team, used the "Tiger"-Rafale C (113-GU; cn142) from EC1/7 "Provence", during the display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey). Here, the "Thunder Tiger" is seen at the flight-line, prior to its display.
The Belgian Air Force Solo Display F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), piloted by Cpt R. "Grat" Thys, is going through her pre-flight checks, prior to her display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The Belgian Air Force demo F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), piloted by Cpt R. "Grat" Thys, is being prepared for the display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The Belgian Air Force demo F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), piloted by Cpt R. "Grat" Thys, is ready to "rock & roll", on the flight-line prior to another amazing display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
French Air Force Mirage 2000D (622; 133-IL; cn422) from EC1/3, now basking in the sun on the flight-line at Base Aérienne 133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The Belgian Air Force demo F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), piloted by Cpt R. "Grat" Thys, is ready to "rock & roll", on his way for another amazing display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
The Belgian Air Force "Solo Display" F-16AM (FA-84; cn6H-84), piloted by Cpt R. "Grat" Thys, is climbing vertically, during the display at BA133 (Nancy-Ochey).
