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20150911_Spangdahlem (ETAD)

End of August 2015, 4 Tyndall F-22 Raptors and approximately 60 Airmen assigned to the 325 Fighter Wing arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to train with allied air forces and U.S. services through mid-September. This first-ever F-22 training deployment to Europe was funded by the European Reassurance Initiative, and provided support to bolster the security of the NATO Allies and partners in Europe. The training proved that 5th generation fighters can deploy successfully to European bases and other NATO installations while also affording the chance for familiarization flight training within the European theater. It also gave them the chance to conduct combat air training with different aircraft like U.S. F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.
I witnessed the departure on their last day at Spangdahlem. Unfortunately for them (but very nice for the photographers near to the base) their tanker support had problems and they had to return to base. Later in the afternoon, the 4 Raptor's departed again for Mildenhall, from where they crossed the Atlantic again towards their homebase in Florida, USA.
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  • Belgian Air Force Airbus A321 (CS-TRJ; cn1004) on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    Belgian Air Force Airbus A321 (CS-TRJ; cn1004) on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • A USAF F-16CM (91-0361; SP; cnCC-59) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    A USAF F-16CM (91-0361; SP; cnCC-59) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • A USAF F-16CM (96-0083; SP; cnCC-205) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    A USAF F-16CM (96-0083; SP; cnCC-205) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) departs Spangdahlem Air Base - equipped with ferry-tanks for crossing the Atlantic - with full AB and vortices streaming from the wing-tips. What an unforgettable sight this was!!

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) departs Spangdahlem Air Base - equipped with ferry-tanks for crossing the Atlantic - with full AB and vortices streaming from the wing-tips. What an unforgettable sight this was!!

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098), equipped with ferry tanks, departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, some vapour and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098), equipped with ferry tanks, departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, some vapour and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4089; TY; cn645-4089) departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, impressive vortices and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4089; TY; cn645-4089) departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, impressive vortices and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098), equipped with ferry tanks, departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, some vapour and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098), equipped with ferry tanks, departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, some vapour and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, impressive vortices and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) departs Spangdahlem Air Base in style! With full afterburner, impressive vortices and very loud engines, this was an unforgettable moment!

  • A USAF F-16DM (91-0481; SP; cnCD-36) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    A USAF F-16DM (91-0481; SP; cnCD-36) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • A USAF F-16DM (91-0481; SP; cnCD-36) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    A USAF F-16DM (91-0481; SP; cnCD-36) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • A USAF F-16CM (90-0818; SP; cnCC-18) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    A USAF F-16CM (90-0818; SP; cnCC-18) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is seen here on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • A USAF F-16CM (91-0407; SP; cnCC-105) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is turning final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    A USAF F-16CM (91-0407; SP; cnCC-105) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" is turning final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • A USAF F-16CM (91-0407; SP; cnCC-105) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

    A USAF F-16CM (91-0407; SP; cnCC-105) from the 480th FS "Warhawks" on final for RWY05 at Spangdahlem Air Base.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4086; TY; cn645-4086) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4086; TY; cn645-4086) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4089; TY; cn645-4089) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4089; TY; cn645-4089) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.

  • This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

    This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.

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