LOG: "Superbase" (;-)) Volkel 2009-06-20/21/22

[Richard de Florennes]

VOLKEL SATURDAY 2007-06-20 RW24
Weather: scattered/broken clouds, sunny spells, moderate wind, cool

Based aircraft (311/312/313 Squadron):
F-16AM 312 Sqn J-637 T12:44 L13:34#4+a/d
F-16AM 312 Sqn J-001 T12:44 L13:34#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-641 no badge T12:44 L13:34#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-006 T12:44 L13:34#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-515 T12:45 L13:35#4+a/d
F-16AM 313 Sqn J-196 T12:45 L13:35#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-638 T12:45 L12:35#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-008 spec fin T12:45 L12:35#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-005 T12:46 L13:36#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-017 T12:46 L13:36#4+a/d
F-16AM 312 Sqn J-011 T12:46 L13:37#4+a/d
F-16AM 313 Sqn J-019 no badge T12:46 L13:37#4+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-136 T12:47 L13:38#3+a/d
F-16AM 311 Sqn J-511 T12:47 L13:38#3+a/d
F-16AM 313 Sqn J-014 T12:47 L13:38#3+a/d

Air Power Demonstration:
AH-64D 301 Sqn Q-09 T13:05 L13:20 a/d
AH-64D 301 Sqn Q-17 T13:05 L13:20 a/d
CH-47D 298 Sqn D-106 T13:05 L13:20 a/d
AS.532U2 300 Sqn S-447 T13:05 L13:22 a/d
AS.532U2 300 Sqn S-438 T13:05 L13:22 a/d
KDC-10 334 Sqn T-264 O12:48+f/p

Local flights and aerial displays:
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-292 L08:20 T12:15 L16:02 ax
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-275 L09:55 T12:16 L16:13 ax
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-301 L10:55 T12:17 L18:24 ax
(these three Alouettes performed various local flights almost all day long)
CM.170 DHJF F-GLHF T09:38 L09:48 a/d
Gnat T.1 Kennet Avn XS111 T10:08 L10:18 a/d
Gnat T.1 Kennet Avn XR538 T10:08 L10:18 a/d
Strikemaster Mk.84 Team Viper G-MXPH T10:39 L10:54 a/d
Strikemaster Mk.87 Team Viper G-UVNR T10:39 L10:54 a/d
Strikemaster Mk.80 Team Viper G-CDHB T10:39 L10:54 a/d
Strikemaster Mk.82 Team Viper G-SOAF T10:39 L10:54 a/d
Sea King Mk.48 40 Sqn RS03 T10:55 L11:07 a/d
Alpha Jet E AJetS E82/314-LW T11:08 L11:18 a/d
Beech B200 45 Sqn ZK451/K T11:36 L11:44 a/d
Vulcan B.2 VTTS XH558 T13:50 L14:12 a/d
Hunter T.8 DHHF N-321 T10:00 L10:36
Hunter F.6 DHHF N-294 T14:00 L14:34 a/d
F-16AM 313 Sqn J-015 demo c/s T14:01 L14:19 a/d
EF-18A+ Ala 15 C.15-14/15-01 T14:36 L14:45 a/d
Saab 105Ö FlR 3 36/F blue T14:53 L15:01 a/d
NH90-NFH MMI CSX81579/3-03 T15:02 L15:07 a/d
MiG-29UB 1.elt 15 T16:09 L16:18 a/d
F-16AM 10 Wing FA134 demo c/s T16:21 L16:31 a/d

C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-13/'1' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-52/'2' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-69/'3' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-12/'4' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-21/'5' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-23/'6' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-22/'7' demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
(these seven CASAs formed the "Patrulla Aguila" display team)
NF-5B 134 Filo 4016/16 demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3013/13 demo c/s T16:34 L17:03 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3066/66 demo c/s T16:34 L17:03 a/d
NF-5B 134 Filo 4017/17 demo c/s T16:34 L17:02 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3016/16 demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3036/36 demo c/s T16:34 L17:04 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3015/15 demo c/s T16:35 L17:03 a/d
NF-5A 134 Filo 3055/55 demo c/s T16:35 L17:02 a/d
(these eight NF-5s formed the "Turkish Stars" display team)

Additional movements (departures):
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-292 T17:41
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-275 T17:44
SA.316B 300 Sqn A-301 T18:55
AS.532U-2 300 Sqn S-458 T18:37
AS.532U-2 300 Sqn S-447 T18:39
AS.532U-2 300 Sqn S-438 T18:39
CH-47D 298 Sqn D-665 T18:57
King Air 45 Sqn ZK451/K T12:40
A.109BA Heli Wing H40 T17:22
CM.170 DHJF F-GLHF T17:32
SH-14D MARHELI 281 T18:11
MiG-29UB 1.elt 15 T18:31
Hawk T.1 FTS XX349 black c/s T10:28
Hawk T.1 CFS XX292 red c/s T19:25

(notes: for the first time since 15 years, I missed the chance to witness the arrival days of the ‘Luchtmacht Dagen’ - due to serious illness. However, after one week in the hospital, I used the first opportunity for the short journey to Volkel – all alone, as a joined tour with a friend could not be realised. In order to reduce stress and support the healing process, I used the chance to park on private ground near the runway 24 approach for just 3 Euro and to observe flying operations from outside the base perimters.
My highlight of the flying display was the airpower demonstration of the Netherlands Air Force, featuring 15 based F-16s and five very welcome supporting helicopters. Also of major interest was a four-ship of Strikemasters, while a joined display of the Vulcan, a historic Hunter and a Dutch F-16 was a very nice surprise. The day ended with a a lot of departures after the end of the flying display, including no less than eight Dutch military helicopters and the amazing Polish MiG-29 ...)







VOLKEL SUNDAY 2007-06-21 RW24
Weather: scattered/broken clouds, sunny spells, moderate wind, cool

Visiting aircraft (all departing after “Luchtmachtdagen 2009”):
NH90-NFH MMI CSX81579/3-03 T11:58
L-39ZAM 1.SLK 4707 T12:07
C.295M 13.eltr 022 T12:09
An-26 SdoLt 3208 T12:30
Mirage 2000D EC00.003 635/133-AS T12:14
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-13/'1' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-52/'2' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-69/'3' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-12/'4' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-21/'5' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-23/'6' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-22/'7' demo c/s T12:22
C.101EB Ala 79 E.25-38/'8' demo c/s T12:22
(these seven CASAs formed the "Patrulla Aguila" display team)
EF-18A+ Ala 15 C.15-31/15-18 T12:34
EF-18A+ Ala 15 C.15-14/15-01 T12:34
KC-130H Ala 31 TK.10-12/31-54 T14:28
Strikemaster Mk.84 Team Viper G-MXPH T13:11
Strikemaster Mk.87 Team Viper G-UVNR T13:11
Strikemaster Mk.80 Team Viper G-CDHB T13:11
Strikemaster Mk.82 Team Viper G-SOAF T13:11
Gnat T.1 Kennet Avn XR538 T13:18
Gnat T.1 Kennet Avn XS111 T13:18
Alpha Jet E AJetS E82 /314-LW T13:34
Alpha Jet E AJetS E110/314-AH T13:34
Vulcan B.2 VTTS XH558 T14:25

(notes: for the first time since 5 years, I used the chance to witness the regular Sunday departures of the ‘Luchtmacht Dagen – this time together with my family. Some patience was required until flying operations began at midday, but this was rewared by the sight of 25 aircraft leaving within just two and a half hours. Highlights among these where the pairs of Spanish F-18s and French Alpha Jets, while the departure of the Vulcan was a class of its own. Leaving Volkel immediately after the lights where turned off, this nice day was completed by a very nice sightseeing tour in the Northern partn of the German Lower Rhine area ...)











VOLKEL MONDAY 2007-06-22 (mainly)RW08
Weather: scattered/broken clouds, sunny spells, moderate wind, cool

Visiting aircraft (all departing after “Luchtmachtdagen 2009”):
Puma HC.1 33 Sqn XW235 no badge T09:07
Lynx HAS.3 815 Sqn XZ229 T09:14
Merlin HM.1 829 Sqn ZH840/34'NL' T09:33
Bo.105P1 HFVAS100 86+34 T09:44
F-16BM 323 Sqn J-066 T09:45
Tornado GR.4 9 Sqn ZD716/084 no badge T09:59
Tornado GR.4 9 Sqn ZD849/110 no badge T09:59
Saab 105Ö FlR 3 37/G blue T10:21
Saab 105Ö FlR 3 36/F blue T10:21
NF-5B 134 Filo 4016/16 demo c/s T10:11
NF-5A 134 Filo 3066/66 demo c/s T10:11
NF-5A 134 Filo 3055/55 demo c/s T10:11
NF-5A 134 Filo 3051/51 demo c/s T10:24
NF-5A 134 Filo 3016/16 demo c/s T10:24
NF-5A 134 Filo 3015/15 demo c/s T10:24
NF-5A 134 Filo 3036/36 demo c/s T10:34
NF-5A 134 Filo 3013/13 demo c/s T10:34
NF-5B 134 Filo 4017/17 demo c/s T10:34
(these nine NF-5s formed the "Turkish Stars" display team)
PC-9M FTS 262 T10:40
CN.235M RMAF CNA-MA T10:47
Jetstream T.2 750 Sqn XX476/561'CU' T10:58
A-10C 81stFS 81-962/SP y T11:13 +base-attack
A-10C 81stFS 81-654/SP y T11:13 +base-attack
Fokker 60 334 Sqn U-06 T11:19
Gulfstream IV 334 Sqn V-11 T11:22
F-16D+ 337 Mira 609 T11:44
C-160D 221 Filo 69-033 spec c/s T11:49
KC-135R 351stARS 80036/D mlt T11:59
Hunter F.6 DHHF N-294 T12:10
Hunter T.8 DHHF N-321 T12:10

Additional movements (CTR-overflights):
Lynx AH.7 1 Rgt XZ674 O09:38
Lynx AH.7 1 Rgt XZ216 O09:38

(notes: in order the experience all participating aircraft of the ‘Luchtmacht Dagen 2009’, a third trip to Volkel was necessary. Luckily, all aircraft I was hoping for departed during that morning without any ground-aborts. Highlights amongst there where the pairs of British Tornados, Austrian Saab 105s, American A-10s and Dutch Hunters. Departures of all nine “Turkish Stars”, a lot of interesting single-ships and a overflight of two Royal Army Lynx’ were welcome additions. Leaving Volkel again immediately after the lights where turned off, this nice day was completed by some very interesting farming activity in the area of Odiliapeel ...)

[jimmy van drunen]

Nice log you've made!!, thank you!

[Spine24]

Nice log Richard! The first full log I see on the internet, was already afraid that the real spotters were dieing out.

All the best with your health.