Photo Call at Kleine Brogel for the dep of Jordan. Vipers!

Arjan · Post by **Arjan** » 02 Sep 2008, 21:47

Hi Guys,

Found this on the http://www.baha.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; site!!!

The first four Jordanian F-16's will leave Kleine Brogel Airbase on 10 September 2008. The MLU-conversion for the 10 Jordanian Pilots is completed. The sale, concerning 16 MLU aircraft, which will all be delivered this year, consists in an agreement that our country made with Jordan.
Kleine Brogel airbase organizes a limited photo session for a select number of people, with the possibility to take pictures at close range of the aircraft with Jordanian markings.
Timing: Wednesday, 10 September from 9:00 - 11:00.
Entrance: 10,00 euro
Location: Kleine Brogel airbase - 3990 Peer - Info + 32 11 51 22 09
Remark: the program and the timing are subject to change. Check this website for latest updates / changes

signorino · Post by **signorino** » 03 Sep 2008, 10:55

Hi!

Are this delivery flight a direct flight from Kleine Brogel to Jordan with a tanker support?
Or they will made a couple of fuel stop somewhere?

thanks in advance for reply.

Denis

Arjan · Post by **Arjan** » 03 Sep 2008, 11:07

Hi,

I don't have a clue. I only know about what I copied from the Baha site.
However, I believe that thier webmaster Daniel Brackx also frequent this forum so maybe he can shine a light on this!

Cheers,

Arjan

Stafsels · Post by **Stafsels** » 03 Sep 2008, 11:18

Hi all,

For 10 September I won't be able to attend.
Anybody any idea wether this will be again organised with the next batch fly out?

For the personel of Keebee and de ministry of defence: Great work which is highly appreciated!

Greetings,

Stafsels

Hornet69 · Post by **Hornet69** » 03 Sep 2008, 12:30

Hi all,

Kleine Brogel airbase organizes a limited photo session for a select number of people, with the possibility to take pictures at close range of the aircraft with Jordanian markings

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Limited: Does this mean you have to write a letter or e-mail to KeeBee to attend?

How many people are welcome?

Any answer is welcome.

Gtrz,

Edward.

Sleegertje · Post by **Sleegertje** » 03 Sep 2008, 13:12

I think they mean with limited that there isn't much to see on base.
I THINK that they will put the F-16's on a line to photograph and that's it.

Regards, Rene Sleegers

E. Schoonderwoerd · Post by **E. Schoonderwoerd** » 03 Sep 2008, 14:04

Will the aircraft be grey or in desertcamo?

Have someone seen some photos yet?

Thanks for replying.

E.

Flanker27 · Post by **Flanker27** » 03 Sep 2008, 14:30

other Jordanian Falcons are simple grey with the colored roundel on the fuselage and wings, and the flag on the tail and of course a serial.

DBX · Post by **DBX** » 03 Sep 2008, 15:04

Hi,

IMPORTANT
Please take note that there is a change in timing for the departure of the RJAF F-16's from Kleine Brogel on September 10th.
Timing is now:
Gates open at 07h00L -
Power-on F-16s RJAF at 08h00L -
Take-off at 08h30L -
End of activities at 09h00L

As to the question on how they fly to Jordan; simply with the help of several air-to-air refuelling rendezvous. Unfortunately, I don't know by which tankers. Will try to find out asap.

Best regards,

Daniel Brackx
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Hornet69 · Post by **Hornet69** » 03 Sep 2008, 17:51

hi Daniel,

Do you know how these F-16's are positioned? They will leave early and the sun rises in the east. If they are on the flightline near the maintenance hangar the sun will be in your face. This will also be the case when you will be positioned along the taxiway from platform maintenance hangar towards the runway.

I hope you are be able to shine a light on this?

Thanks in advance for some answers.

Greetz,

Edward.

DBX · Post by **DBX** » 04 Sep 2008, 06:58

Hi Edward,

I know that early morning conditions for photographing at Kleine Brogel are not ideal but we can't rotate the base.
Let's hope and pray that there is some sunshine at least.

I think that a lot of last minute improvisation could be possible if the group of photographers remains small and managable which considering the early hour could be a reality.

Best regards,

Daniel Brackx
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Hornet69 · Post by **Hornet69** » 04 Sep 2008, 12:44

Hello Daniel,

thanks for the quick reply.

I know that early morning conditions for photographing at Kleine Brogel are not ideal but we can't rotate the base.

You are completely right. Lets hope the group of photographers will be small so some improvisation is possible. Also let there be sunshine. Long term predictions look promising

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.. or perhaps it is possible to put the aviation photogaphers on the east side of the taxiway in stead of the west side. I mean the taxiway between maintenance hangar and runway? Just an idea (improvisation).

I think the photographers who will show up will have a nice few hours. I think for most of them it will be the only time to see and photograph four Jordanian Vipers.

Greetz,

Edward.

Flanker27 · Post by **Flanker27** » 04 Sep 2008, 14:28

In the time of sold Dutch F-16s to Chile there were testflights before the delivery flight. Will the a/c be painted in their new c/s in advance, so for the people who can't make it it is possible to shoot them from outside the base?

I'll def. try to be there on wednessday.

EOS · Post by **EOS** » 04 Sep 2008, 19:26

Flanker27 wrote:In the time of sold Dutch F-16s to Chile there were testflights before the delivery flight. Will the a/c be painted in their new c/s in advance, so for the people who can't make it it is possible to shoot them from outside the base?

In the last weeks, till today none ac spotted in Jordan roundels at Kee Bee.

And they did fly many times those weeks during the MLU-conversion.

DBX · Post by **DBX** » 05 Sep 2008, 08:47

Hi EOS,

This is normal because the change of identity will be applied only on Monday. So with a bit of luck on Tuesday....

Best regards,

Daniel
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