BELGIAN F-16 SOLO DISPLAY AIRSHOW SCHEDULE 2017
Find out all the events where you can admire one of the best F-16 demo display.
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| Belgian F-16 Solo Display 2017 |
The Belgian Air Force F-16 Solo Display Team for 2015-2017 is based at Kleine Brogel AB. The home base of the BAF F-16 Solo Display Team shifts between Kleine Brogel and Florennes AB every two to three years. In 2015 the Florennes team - who had acted as the BAF representatives between 2012 and 2014 - handed over their responsibility to Kleine Brogel AB for showcasing the BAF F-16 Solo Display Team for the coming period.
The BAF F-16 Solo Display Team is comprised of personnel from both resident units at Kleine Brogel being 31 and 349 squadrons. Commandant Tom "Gizmo" De Moortel is flying his third season as the display pilot for the BAF F-16 Solo Display Team.
The demo might seem spectacular to the general public, but in fact contains standard F-16 manoeuvres which are flown during practise sessions as operational missions. The only difference between real life operations and this demo is that these manoeuvres are flown in a smooth pattern and at very low altitude. This does mean the demo puts a lot of G forces on the pilot which limits the demo to a maximum of around 15 minutes, giving the audience an overview of the F-16s manoeuvrability and the skills of all F-16 pilots in the Belgian Air Force.
DISPLAY DATES 2017
20 May - Caslav AFB Open Day, Czech Republic
03-04 June - Bellaria Igea Marina Air Show, Italy
10-11 June - Sola Air Show, Norway
24-25 June - Grosseto Air Show, Italy
08 July - RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day, UK
22-23 July - Festival Aereo de Gijon, Spain
19-20 August - Biggin Hill Festival of Flight, UK
26-27 August - Jesolo Air Show, Italy
02-03 September - Scottish International Airshow 2017, Prestwick - UK
15-17 September - Breitling Sion Airshow, Swiss
16-17 September - Athens Flying Week, Tanagra AFB, Greece
23-24 September - Avignon Airshow 2017, France
14-15 October - Free Flight World Masters in St. Maxime, France
Photo Credit: Belgian Air Force
Photo Credit: Belgian Air Force
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