~real photos~ The Patrouille Suisse - Swiss AF ~real photos~

[dudarf]

Hello mates,

Here are pics of another great display team performing at the Royal International Air
Tattoo - The Patrouille Suisse from Switzerland. I have seen them at many airshows
in whole Europe and they always amaze me...

A few facts about the Swiss AF demonstration squadron:
The Patrouille Suisse has been the official aerobic team of the Swiss Air Force
since its formation in 1964. In the beginning the team consisted of four Hawker
Hunter Mk 58. In 1970, a fifth airplane joined the formation and in 1978 the
number of airplanes grew up to six, so that flight programs with two solo pilots
became possible. In 1997, the last Hunter Mk 58 has been exempted from military
service and so the Patrouille Suisse had to look after a new plane.
They found it with the Northrop F-5E Tiger II. Their mission consists in presenting
the performances, precision and engagement preparation of the Swiss Air Force.
All the members of the Patrouille Suisse are professional military pilots or
specialised officers from the Surveillance wing and train together during the airshow
season only.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II facts:
Wing span: 8,12 m.
Length: 14,68 m.
Height: 4,06 m.
Max. speed: Mach 1.65 (1768 km/h, 1098 mph.)
Empty weight: 9,685 lbs.(4393 kg.)
Max. weight: 24,665 lbs.(11188 kg.)
Powerplant: two General Electric J85-GE-21 afterburning turbofans
Thrust: 5,000 lbs.(11022 kg.) (thrust each, with afterburner)

Well, here are my photos. They show the display of the Patrouille Suisse on Sunday 21st
of July 2002 at RAF Fairford, the weather was good with a few clouds.

!-hope you enjoy them please leave a comment-!

#1: All 6 f-5 Tigers lined up:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...6b4db96372.jpg

#2: Getting ready for take-off:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...944de54ff3.jpg

#3: Two tigers taking-off:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...b14e007475.jpg

#4: Take-off...it is 9:30am:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...eb4e36878a.jpg

#5: My best shot of the team...if you want it I can send it to you in wallpaper size:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...334e8d2137.jpg

#6: Another take-off shot:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...764edb06cf.jpg

#7: Arriving from the left in a 6 aircraft formation:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...b54f008174.jpg

#8: The team on the top of a loop:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...fe4f300f1b.jpg

#9: 4 aircraft rolling:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...234f52955d.jpg

#10: You can see the symbol of their national flag, the white cross:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...614f86398e.jpg

#11: The next fly-by in a "T" formation:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...914fb687f4.jpg

#12: four F-5s very very close together:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...ce4fe6c57d.jpg

#13: The two solos in "mirror" formation:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...f95002d6eb.jpg

#14: The solo inverted:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...2c5015c301.jpg

#15: Again, the solo:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...685040d98d.jpg

#16: Four aircraft:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...d450890bcb.jpg

#17: Five Tigers coming from the left:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...0150bd248c.jpg

#18: The "tunnel" formation, the solo is crossing with the main team:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...4250db8608.jpg

#19: The same manouvre:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...845104cae5.jpg

#20: A slow fly-by:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...aa511b1e0c.jpg

#21: The final manouvre...split....
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...d251305b94.jpg

#22: ...and...flares go!
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...05515cd873.jpg

#23: A very special effect!
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...30516b4f8e.jpg

#24: After landing:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...5351849021.jpg

thats it, dont forget to comment the pics ;-)

#photos unedited (except resizing) and uncropped#
Canon EOS300, 600mm
greetings,
Philip

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[Jeff S KDTW]

Very well done, Philip! :D

Regards,

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[Sebastian]

There´s just one thing to say:
AMAZING!!!
Great Work
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[dudarf]

thank you guys!!!

[stephanedieltiens]

Let's hope wa can see more of that next year
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[ahmedmumeni]

I wish aviation here was as active!


I AM CANADIAN!
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[steve7fm]

Another first class set Philip. You must have cracked off a few rolls to get all this, but well worth it. ( i think i'm right in assuming you're not digital yet.. )

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[Ace_Chaplan]

Terrific Shots! That must have been quite a show! The photography is really amazing! This pic is for you, Philip!
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...ef575ce586.jpg
This is the Skoshi Tiger from Alpha simulation with the Patrouille Suisse repaint.
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/Use...d452eee1b6.jpg
cyyj

[dudarf]

thank you very much ;-)

"i think i'm right in assuming you're not digital yet.. "
- no, I´m not digital...a digital cam with a 400 or 600mm zoom is too expensive!

thank you for the screenshot Ace, looks great!
greetings,
Philip

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