KLM 737-7K2 flashing wingtip lights

[singel09]

Dear all,

I was spotting yesterday at Amsterdam, and I noticed on a landing KLM 737-7K2 (forgot to check the regi) flashing wingtip lights. I am sure you are thinking these are his navigation lights, but I can tell you they were not.

The lights I saw were located in front, on the lower and of the wingtip, and they were flashing on/off on the same moment both left and right. Like someone flashing his lights on a car.

I have seen this numerous times in the USA on Southwest Airlines, where the landing lights are flashing, likely for visibility.

I have never seen this though on a 737 of KLM or any of the type her in Europe. And, numerous 737-7's came in, this was the only one.

Luckily for me, I was not the only who noticed

Can anyone shed a light on this?

Thanks ,

Maurice

[Hurricane]

Hi Maurice,

Moved the topic to a more appropriate location and best way to describe your exterior lighting question is this picture, found on FlickR.

Hope this helps.