Bitburg revisited

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Bitburg revisited

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In september 97 the 52 FW took over from what was left of Bitburg AB. From the shelter eara of the former 525 TFS it was possible to make these pics. It was also possible to make pics of the flightline near and from the tower! I hope you enjoy, comments welcome.


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Post by andel »

Yep those where enjoyable weeks at BT.
As you came down from Ramstein you could get some two squdrons of F-16 and the F-15,s from SP in half an hour.
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Post by warthog64 »

nice henk, very nice...
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It was indeed a spotters' heaven.
F15C 84-0001/SP in the Eagle's lair. The old Zulu-alert facility.
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Post by JCD »

Very, very nice Henk.

Great shots.
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Post by nilsko »

That was indeed a great period.. Got a lot of 52 FW birds then ;-) They should do that more often ;-)
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The 84-0001/SP from the other site while getting a Hot-pit refuelling.
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3 Falcons of 23FS taxiing past the flighline of 22FS.
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The Flightline of 22FS:
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The Flightline of 23FS:
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Falcondriver making a (squadron)greeting.
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F15C 79-0025/SP taxiing by whilst a F16 lands.
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F16C 91-0418/SP.
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Post by Oscar01 »

Nice pictures.... Perhaps an idea of making this a bit bigger tread for Bitburg (also the years before?)?

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Post by nilsko »

uray for that.. Bitburg used to be a very popular destination for spotters. I can hardly imagine no pictures were taken then.
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Post by eagleone »

Hi,I have some nice pic's, but I was unable to post them :roll: :oops: :cry:

Maybee somebody for instruction?
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Post by Mad Viper »

Try this, it's at the top of the photoforum page:

http://www.scramble.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25359" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Post by HenkS »

I went to Bitburg several times back in the 80's. The place was not exactly spotter friendly then. Once I was arrested and and taken to the local Police office for questioning. Several other times I was only told to leave. Here are a few taken in the easterly wind approach on a good day in August 1984.

Early morning, 1st wave of locals recovering.
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Low approach by a JG74 F-4.
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One of the 7 Spangdahlem F-4's which diverted to Bitburg that day for some reason.
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And another low approach, this time a JG43 Alphajet.
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Post by nilsko »

I always assumed BT was a relaxed place to stay near the old tree ;-) But nevertheless great to see these pics. The SP Phantom is great but also the German Alpha Jet. Keep them coming!
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F15C's 79-0035/BT & 79-0025/BT (525TFS Bulldogs) landing. August 1987.

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