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20140515_JAWTEX_MicroSpottersday_Uwe

Our good phriend - Uwe Weber - organised a "Micro Spottersday" to celebrate his retirement from the German Luftwaffe with all his phriends and so we were all invited to Wittmund Air Base on May 15th, 2014. The Turkish Air Force was participating with 5 F-16's (Three C's and two D's) in exercise JAWTEX (which was mainly being held at Jagel Air Base) and was stationed at Wittmund Air Base for the duration of the exercise. The German Eurofighters were also participating in the JAWTEX exercise from Wittmund. We arrived at Wittmund on May 14th in the afternoon, just in time to witness some QRA activity and the arrivals of the afternoon wave. During the Micro Spottersday, we had a wonderfull time with the many aviation-phriends and lots of beautiful aviation activity. Thanks to Uwe for this unforgetable event!! On the way home, we passed by at Jever Air Base and took some pictures of the "dump" with some scrapped hulls...
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  • German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), at the "last chance" area, ready to launch for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), at the "last chance" area, ready to launch for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", ready to launch for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", ready to launch for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", lining up on the active runway at Wittmund at the start of another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", lining up on the active runway at Wittmund at the start of another QRA-mission.

  • Two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 & 31+00; cnGS077), lined up on the active runway at Wittmund at the start of another QRA-mission.

    Two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 & 31+00; cnGS077), lined up on the active runway at Wittmund at the start of another QRA-mission.

  • The start of another QRA-mission at Wittmund (RWY26): with two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 & 31+00; cnGS077).

    The start of another QRA-mission at Wittmund (RWY26): with two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 & 31+00; cnGS077).

  • The start of another QRA-mission at Wittmund (RWY26): with two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 still holding & 31+00; cnGS077 already in the air).

    The start of another QRA-mission at Wittmund (RWY26): with two German Air Force EF2000's (30+76; cnGS057 still holding & 31+00; cnGS077 already in the air).

  • Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1023; cnNW-9) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1023; cnNW-9) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission. The bird was lucky to be far enough from the F-16's engine intake...

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission. The bird was lucky to be far enough from the F-16's engine intake...

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6) on final for RWY26 at Wittmund at the end of another JAWTEX-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+01; cnGS078) from TLG31, on final for RWY26 at the end of another mission during exercise "JAWTEX".

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+01; cnGS078) from TLG31, on final for RWY26 at the end of another mission during exercise "JAWTEX".

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", landing on Wittmund's RWY26 after another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", landing on Wittmund's RWY26 after another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", landing on Wittmund's RWY26 after another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", landing on Wittmund's RWY26 after another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), banks very hard turning downwind at the end of another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), banks very hard turning downwind at the end of another QRA-mission.

  • Marijke at the fence of Wittmund Air Base.

    Marijke at the fence of Wittmund Air Base.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), taxies past the Wittmund towers at the end of another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (30+76; cnGS057), taxies past the Wittmund towers at the end of another QRA-mission.

  • Super Lynx Mk88A from MFG5 (83+20; cn388), with special c/s for "100 Jahre Marineflieger".

    Super Lynx Mk88A from MFG5 (83+20; cn388), with special c/s for "100 Jahre Marineflieger".

  • Freshly painted GAF F-4F Phantom II (38+14; cn4646), in the town of Wittmund.

    Freshly painted GAF F-4F Phantom II (38+14; cn4646), in the town of Wittmund.

  • Freshly painted GAF F-4F Phantom II (38+14; cn4646), in the town of Wittmund.

    Freshly painted GAF F-4F Phantom II (38+14; cn4646), in the town of Wittmund.

  • A rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

    A rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

  • Photographers at rest - waiting for the Aviation-action - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

    Photographers at rest - waiting for the Aviation-action - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", ready for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", ready for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), taxiing out for another QRA-mission. This aircraft carries a special c/s on its tail (on the left side: the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", on the right side "Hand in Hand" refers to the close cooperation of JaboG31 and JG71 (Fighter Wing 71) "R" in introducing the Eurofighter).

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), taxiing out for another QRA-mission. This aircraft carries a special c/s on its tail (on the left side: the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", on the right side "Hand in Hand" refers to the close cooperation of JaboG31 and JG71 (Fighter Wing 71) "R" in introducing the Eurofighter).

  • A spotter with a (small) Canon ;-)

    A spotter with a (small) Canon ;-)

  • Photographers at rest - waiting for the Aviation-action - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

    Photographers at rest - waiting for the Aviation-action - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", leads a four-ship, ready for take-off.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", leads a four-ship, ready for take-off.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (30+72; cnGS053) from TLG31, launching for another QRA-mission from Wittmund.

    German Air Force EF2000 (30+72; cnGS053) from TLG31, launching for another QRA-mission from Wittmund.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (30+72; cnGS053) from TLG31, launching for another QRA-mission from Wittmund.

    German Air Force EF2000 (30+72; cnGS053) from TLG31, launching for another QRA-mission from Wittmund.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), with the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", launching from Wittmund's RWY26 for another QRA-mission.

  • German Air Force EF2000 (31+01; cnGS078) from TLG31, on take-off at the start of another mission during exercise "JAWTEX".

    German Air Force EF2000 (31+01; cnGS078) from TLG31, on take-off at the start of another mission during exercise "JAWTEX".

  • Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1022; cnNW-8), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1022; cnNW-8), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), on the taxitrack at Wittmund prior to another JAWTEX-mission.

  • This A-4N Skyhawk (N431FS; cn14504) from BAE Systems Flight Systems is seen here on take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 in support of another mission during the JAWTEX exercise.

    This A-4N Skyhawk (N431FS; cn14504) from BAE Systems Flight Systems is seen here on take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 in support of another mission during the JAWTEX exercise.

  • This A-4N Skyhawk (N434FS; cn14514) from BAE Systems Flight Systems is seen here on take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 in support of another mission during the JAWTEX-exercise.

    This A-4N Skyhawk (N434FS; cn14514) from BAE Systems Flight Systems is seen here on take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 in support of another mission during the JAWTEX-exercise.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1023; cnNW-9), spitting fire and producing "jelly", on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1023; cnNW-9), spitting fire and producing "jelly", on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6), on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6), on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6), on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1006; cnNV-6), on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1022; cnNW-8), spitting fire and producing "jelly", on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16DJ Fighting Falcon (07-1022; cnNW-8), spitting fire and producing "jelly", on take-off during another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), tucking in its gear after take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 during another JAWTEX-mission.

    Turkish Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon (07-1007; cnNV-7), tucking in its gear after take-off from Wittmund's RWY26 during another JAWTEX-mission.

  • Our host - Uwe Weber - in discussion with The Flight-Safety Officer, during the MicroSpottersday.

    Our host - Uwe Weber - in discussion with The Flight-Safety Officer, during the MicroSpottersday.

  • Photographers at rest - waiting for the return of the morning-wave - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

    Photographers at rest - waiting for the return of the morning-wave - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

  • Photographers at rest - waiting for the return of the morning-wave - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

    Photographers at rest - waiting for the return of the morning-wave - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...

  • Phoning home, checking Facebook or just killing the time till the return of the morning-wave?

    Phoning home, checking Facebook or just killing the time till the return of the morning-wave?

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    German Air Force EF2000 (31+00; cnGS077), taxiing out for another QRA-mission. This aircraft carries a special c/s on its tail (on the left side: the special c/s to celebrate 55 years of JaboG31 (Fighter Bomber Wing 31) "Boelcke", on the right side "Hand in Hand" refers to the close cooperation of JaboG31 and JG71 (Fighter Wing 71) "R" in introducing the Eurofighter).
    A spotter with a (small) Canon ;-)
    Photographers at rest - waiting for the Aviation-action - during the rather cold start of the Microspottersday at Wittmund...