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20130625-20130628_"Spottersday_JG71-Wittmund"

On our way to Wittmund - to wittness the Phantom Pharewell - we briefly stopped at Leeuwarden Air Base (NL) to make some shots of 38+13 (thanks to Harry for arranging the fly-by over EHLW - http://waltervanbel.smugmug.com/Aviation/Special-Events/Trip-to-ManchingWTD61-Phly-out/30788746_7MFFH5#!i=2729012397&k=T59L9r6). The F-4F Phantom II from WTD61 made a low fly-by, after having done similar passes at Jever and Wittmund, before heading south to its homebase (ETSI - Ingolstadt/Manching). We also made a tour in the harbor of Wilhelmshaven, home of the 4. Fregattengeschwader (4th Frigate Squadron) of the German Navy.
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  • On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

  • On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

  • On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!

  • On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base.

    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base.

  • The "Bremen - F 207" frigate. Eight F122 Bremen class frigates of the German Navy were commissioned between 1982 and 1990. The design is similar to the Dutch Kortenaer class but uses a different hull and propulsion system. The ships were built for anti-submarine warfare as a primary task even though they are not fitted with towed array sonars. They are also suited for anti-aircraft warfare and anti-surface warfare. This class of ship was one of the last to be constructed under post-war displacement limitations imposed by the WEU on West Germany. All eight Bremen-class frigates will be replaced by the planned F125 class frigates, starting probably around 2016. Until then, the Bremen class serves as the backbone of the German Navy. During the Cold War period, the ships' main war task was to escort convoys for reinforcement and resupply of Allied forces in Europe. They frequently took part in NATO Standing Naval Forces. Since 1990, all ships have served in additional supporting missions such as the embargo operations against former Yugoslavia in the Adriatic Sea or Operation Enduring Freedom against the international terrorism. During their lifetime, the ships' equipment has frequently been modernised and a further adaptation of combat systems is foreseen in the near future.

    The "Bremen - F 207" frigate. Eight F122 Bremen class frigates of the German Navy were commissioned between 1982 and 1990. The design is similar to the Dutch Kortenaer class but uses a different hull and propulsion system. The ships were built for anti-submarine warfare as a primary task even though they are not fitted with towed array sonars. They are also suited for anti-aircraft warfare and anti-surface warfare. This class of ship was one of the last to be constructed under post-war displacement limitations imposed by the WEU on West Germany. All eight Bremen-class frigates will be replaced by the planned F125 class frigates, starting probably around 2016. Until then, the Bremen class serves as the backbone of the German Navy. During the Cold War period, the ships' main war task was to escort convoys for reinforcement and resupply of Allied forces in Europe. They frequently took part in NATO Standing Naval Forces. Since 1990, all ships have served in additional supporting missions such as the embargo operations against former Yugoslavia in the Adriatic Sea or Operation Enduring Freedom against the international terrorism. During their lifetime, the ships' equipment has frequently been modernised and a further adaptation of combat systems is foreseen in the near future.

  • This F-104G Starfighter (cn683-9035) wears the serial of "22+22" but is it really "25+74" and wears the markings of MFG1. Unfortunately, it is in poor shape and colors have faded. It is placed on a pole outside (in front of) the Marinemuseum at Wilhelmshaven.

    This F-104G Starfighter (cn683-9035) wears the serial of "22+22" but is it really "25+74" and wears the markings of MFG1. Unfortunately, it is in poor shape and colors have faded. It is placed on a pole outside (in front of) the Marinemuseum at Wilhelmshaven.

  • This F-104G Starfighter (cn683-9035) wears the serial of "22+22" but is it really "25+74" and wears the markings of MFG1. Unfortunately, it is in poor shape and colors have faded. It is placed on a pole outside (in front of) the Marinemuseum at Wilhelmshaven.

    This F-104G Starfighter (cn683-9035) wears the serial of "22+22" but is it really "25+74" and wears the markings of MFG1. Unfortunately, it is in poor shape and colors have faded. It is placed on a pole outside (in front of) the Marinemuseum at Wilhelmshaven.

  • The end of an era. Tears everywhere!!

    The end of an era. Tears everywhere!!

  • JG71's celebration Phantom, proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

    JG71's celebration Phantom, proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

  • JG71's celebration Phantom (37+01), proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

    JG71's celebration Phantom (37+01), proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

  • The end of an era. Tears everywhere!! JG71's celebration Phantom (37+01), proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose), to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

    The end of an era. Tears everywhere!! JG71's celebration Phantom (37+01), proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose), to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

  • JG71's celebration Phantom, proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

    JG71's celebration Phantom, proudly posing for the camera, in her blue & gold c/s (now with full golden nose) , to celebrate 40 years of F-4F Phantom II operations within the German Air Force. Unfortunately, the weather gods didn't play ball during the celabration ;-(

  • WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Wittmund Air Base, in awfull weather conditions. Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s!

    WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Wittmund Air Base, in awfull weather conditions. Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s!

  • The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's - this one (38+33, cn4704) in "Norm 81" retro c/s - is seen here next to its shelter.

    The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's - this one (38+33, cn4704) in "Norm 81" retro c/s - is seen here next to its shelter.

  • "Don't let me die, I want to fly"

    "Don't let me die, I want to fly"

  • Close-up of the Spook on the right hand air intake of WTD61's celebration F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644), present at Wittmund for the Phly-out of the German Air Force F-4F Phantom II.

    Close-up of the Spook on the right hand air intake of WTD61's celebration F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644), present at Wittmund for the Phly-out of the German Air Force F-4F Phantom II.

  • The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's - this one (38+33, cn4704) in "Norm 81" retro c/s - is seen here in front of its shelter.

    The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's - this one (38+33, cn4704) in "Norm 81" retro c/s - is seen here in front of its shelter.

  • German Air Force F-4F Phantom II (38+10, cn4635) in "Norm 72" retro c/s (celebrating 40 years of F-4F operations), on a very very wet spottersday prior to the Pharewell.

    German Air Force F-4F Phantom II (38+10, cn4635) in "Norm 72" retro c/s (celebrating 40 years of F-4F operations), on a very very wet spottersday prior to the Pharewell.

  • One of the two WTD61 Phantom's present at Wittmund. This one (37+15, cn4385) is carrying the MSSP Sensor Pod (designed to evaluate missile sensor technology) under its left wing.

    One of the two WTD61 Phantom's present at Wittmund. This one (37+15, cn4385) is carrying the MSSP Sensor Pod (designed to evaluate missile sensor technology) under its left wing.

  • The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's is seen here in front of its shelter.

    The weather did not play ball during the spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell at Wittmund Air Base. One of the last remaining F-4F Phantom II's is seen here in front of its shelter.

  • This Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet (C15-34/12-50/cn638/A530) from ALA12 is seen - on a flooded taxi-track - on arrival at Wittmund during the very wet spottersday for the Phantom Pharewell.

    This Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet (C15-34/12-50/cn638/A530) from ALA12 is seen - on a flooded taxi-track - on arrival at Wittmund during the very wet spottersday for the Phantom Pharewell.

  • SpAF_EF-18M_Ala12_C15-34_12-50_ETNT_20130628_IMG_42369_WVB_3350px

    SpAF_EF-18M_Ala12_C15-34_12-50_ETNT_20130628_IMG_42369_WVB_3350px

  • This German Air Force F-4F Phantom II (38+62, cn 4779) is fitted with air-intake protectors (to prevent FOD) while being used for demo's of a cartridge start-up procedure.

    This German Air Force F-4F Phantom II (38+62, cn 4779) is fitted with air-intake protectors (to prevent FOD) while being used for demo's of a cartridge start-up procedure.

  • STOP!!!! Endangered species ahead!

    STOP!!!! Endangered species ahead!

  • Wittmund Tower.

    Wittmund Tower.

  • View on Wittmund's Tower, during the very wet spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell.

    View on Wittmund's Tower, during the very wet spottersday, prior to the Phantom Pharewell.

  • Wittmund Tower.

    Wittmund Tower.

  • German Air Force F-4F Phantom II during a cartridge start-up procedure, during the very wet spottersday prior to the Phantom Pharewell.

    German Air Force F-4F Phantom II during a cartridge start-up procedure, during the very wet spottersday prior to the Phantom Pharewell.

  • German Air Force Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon S (30+73, cnGS0054) from JG73, wearing the picture of "Johannes Steinhoff". Johannes "Macki" Steinhoff (15 September 1913 – 21 February 1994) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace of World War II, and later a senior West German Air Force officer and military commander of NATO. He played a significant role in rebuilding the post war Luftwaffe, eventually serving as chief of staff from 1966 – 1970 and then as chairman of NATO's Military Committee from 1971 – 1974. Steinhoff was one of very few Luftwaffe pilots who survived to fly operationally through the whole of the war period 1939–45. He was also one of the highest-scoring pilots with 176 victories, and one of the first to fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter in combat as a member of the famous aces squadron Jagdverband 44 led by Adolf Galland. Steinhoff was decorated with both the Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He played a role in the so-called Fighter Pilots Conspiracy when several senior air force officers confronted Hermann Göring late in the war. In 1990 the former Royal Air Force Gatow in Berlin Gatow, was named General Steinhoff Kaserne on being taken over by the German Federal Armed Forces. On 18 September 1997 the Jagdgeschwader 73 (fighter wing 73) of the German Air Force, was named "Steinhoff" in his honor. Steinhoff is one of only a handful of pilots honored in this way, along with Manfred von Richthofen and Max Immelmann.

    German Air Force Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon S (30+73, cnGS0054) from JG73, wearing the picture of "Johannes Steinhoff". Johannes "Macki" Steinhoff (15 September 1913 – 21 February 1994) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace of World War II, and later a senior West German Air Force officer and military commander of NATO. He played a significant role in rebuilding the post war Luftwaffe, eventually serving as chief of staff from 1966 – 1970 and then as chairman of NATO's Military Committee from 1971 – 1974. Steinhoff was one of very few Luftwaffe pilots who survived to fly operationally through the whole of the war period 1939–45. He was also one of the highest-scoring pilots with 176 victories, and one of the first to fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter in combat as a member of the famous aces squadron Jagdverband 44 led by Adolf Galland. Steinhoff was decorated with both the Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He played a role in the so-called Fighter Pilots Conspiracy when several senior air force officers confronted Hermann Göring late in the war. In 1990 the former Royal Air Force Gatow in Berlin Gatow, was named General Steinhoff Kaserne on being taken over by the German Federal Armed Forces. On 18 September 1997 the Jagdgeschwader 73 (fighter wing 73) of the German Air Force, was named "Steinhoff" in his honor. Steinhoff is one of only a handful of pilots honored in this way, along with Manfred von Richthofen and Max Immelmann.

  • A very attractive visitor with a striking c/s: a Tornado ECR (46+57, cn906/GS290/4357) from AG51 "Immelmann" was also present at the Phantom Pharewell after having taken part in the Nato Tiger Meet 2013 in Norway.

    A very attractive visitor with a striking c/s: a Tornado ECR (46+57, cn906/GS290/4357) from AG51 "Immelmann" was also present at the Phantom Pharewell after having taken part in the Nato Tiger Meet 2013 in Norway.

  • Tail close-up of a Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet (C15-34/12-50/cn638/A530) from ALA12 - with special c/s to celebrate 50 years anniversary of "ALA 12" - at Wittmund during the very wet spottersday for the Phantom Pharewell.

    Tail close-up of a Spanish Air Force EF-18M Hornet (C15-34/12-50/cn638/A530) from ALA12 - with special c/s to celebrate 50 years anniversary of "ALA 12" - at Wittmund during the very wet spottersday for the Phantom Pharewell.

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    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!
    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base. The F-4F was piloted by Stefan Ritter. Good show, Stefan!! Congrats to the designers of this phabulous c/s! ...and also thanks to Harry Doesburg, who arranged phor this special phly-by!!!
    On my way to Wittmund, I was very lucky to wittness a phabulous phly-by of WTD61's F-4F Phantom II (38+13, cn4644) at Leeuwarden Air Base.