20210624_75 Years BAF_Anniversary Spottersday & Nightshoot

Aerospatiale SA-316B Alouette III (M-2; cn1816) from the Belgian Navy, seen here arriving at Florennes Air Base, during the Anniversary Spottersday to celebrate 75 Years of the Belgian Air Force.

BAF C-130H (CH-12; msn382-4483), seen arriving on its parking spot (dispersal next to RWY08R), during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

BAF C-130H (CH-12; msn382-4483), seen arriving on its parking spot (dispersal next to RWY08R), during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

Belgian Air Force NHI NH-90 TTH (RN-06; msn 1296/TBEA02), see here arriving at Florennes Air Base during the Anniversary Spottersday to celebrate "75 Years of the Belgian Air Force".

The last time I saw this Belgian Air Force RF-84F Thunderflash (FR-29) was on November 13th, 2011. It seems that it found a shelter in a WWII-era hangar, originally constructed by the Germans. Amazing to see these still in such a good shape! It seems that this hangar will be demolished to make room for our future F-35's...

The Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M "Atlas" (CT-01; msn104) performed a nice fly-by, despite the very poor weather, during the Anniversary Spottersday to celebrate 75 Years of the Belgian Air Force. Note the cargo-ramp in open position.

This Belgian Air Component Agusta A109HA “Razzle Blades” (H46; msn0300), made an impressive performance, during the Anniversary Spottersday at Florennes Air Base. The "Razzle Blades" has a new c/s, designed by Jeroen van Veenendaal. This A109HA belongs to the 17 MRH Sqn of 1 Wing at Beauvechain Air Base. The display crew consists of pilots Cdt Jo “JJ” Jacobs en Cdt “Stijn” Soenens.

This Belgian Air Component Agusta A109HA “Razzle Blades” (H46; msn0300), made an impressive performance, during the Anniversary Spottersday at Florennes Air Base. The "Razzle Blades" has a new c/s, designed by Jeroen van Veenendaal. This A109HA belongs to the 17 MRH Sqn of 1 Wing at Beauvechain Air Base. The display crew consists of pilots Cdt Jo “JJ” Jacobs en Cdt “Stijn” Soenens.

This Belgian Air Component Agusta A109HA “Razzle Blades” (H46; msn0300), made an impressive performance, during the Anniversary Spottersday at Florennes Air Base. The "Razzle Blades" has a new c/s, designed by Jeroen van Veenendaal. This A109HA belongs to the 17 MRH Sqn of 1 Wing at Beauvechain Air Base. The display crew consists of pilots Cdt Jo “JJ” Jacobs en Cdt “Stijn” Soenens.

Close-up of display pilot Stefan "Vador" Darte in the cockpit of the "Dark Falcon" F-16AM (FA-101; cn6H-101), fully concentrated prior to his display during the BAF Anniversary Spottersday at Florennes Air Base.

Tail close-up of this Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-87; msn6H-87), showing the splendid new c/s to celebrate "75 years Belgian Air Force" ("75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday"). In the background is the tail of Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-86; msn6H-86), also with a striking new c/s to celebrate "80 years 350th Squadron".

BAF C-130H (CH-12; msn382-4483) on take-off from RWY26R during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

The "Dark Falcon" F-16AM (FA-101; cn6H-101), on take-off - producing some nice diamond shock-waves - during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

The "Spit" breaks away from the "Dark Falcon" F-16AM (FA-101; cn6H-101), during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

This fully armed Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-84; msn6H-84) was also present in the static of the "75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday".

This Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-86; msn6H-86) wears a splendid new c/s to celebrate "80 years 350th Squadron" (Nightshoot during the "75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday").

This Belgian Air Force SF-260D Marchetti (ST-42, msn842) is seen here parked on one of the dispersals at Florennes Air Base, during the "75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday").

Tail close-up of the "Dark Falcon" F-16AM (FA-101; cn6H-101), showing a stylish drawing of the F-35 and the wording "Flying to the future", during the BAF Anniversary Spottersday at Florennes Air Base.

View into the cargo-area of BAF C-130H (CH-12; msn382-4483), while parked at the static, during the BAF "Anniversary Spottersday" at Florennes Air Base.

This Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-86; msn6H-86) wears a splendid new c/s to celebrate "80 years 350th Squadron" (Nightshoot during the "75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday").

This Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-86; msn6H-86) wears a splendid new c/s to celebrate "80 years 350th Squadron" (Nightshoot during the "75-Years BAF -Spottersday").

Striking new c/s on the tail of this Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-86; msn6H-86), to celebrate "80 years 350th Squadron" (Nightshoot during the "75-Years BAF -Spottersday").

Tail close-up of this Belgian Air Force F-16AM (FA-87; msn6H-87), showing the splendid new c/s to celebrate "75 years Belgian Air Force" (Nightshoot during the "75-Years BAF - Anniversary Spottersday").