EHVK 31-08-2016

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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan

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Why is this posted? This accident took place in 2006!!
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan

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Perhaps Piet wanted to commemorate the pilot this way? Or he mistakenly thought this crash happened today...?
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan

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Piet Luijken wrote:Twitter Vlb Volkel:
Op 31/08/06 kwam collega #F16 #vlieger Michael ‘Sofac’ Donkervoort om boven Afghanistan (1/2)
Vandaag, na reguliere training, herdenken we hem door een vlucht over zijn laatste rustplaats in #Barneveld (2/2)
Kind Regards / Groeten,

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Re: EHVK 31-08-2016

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MM7304 / 4-21
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan

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Thanks for the info. Saw them around 14.30 in the holding aroun Veenendaal / Wageningen / Ede. Flight of four F-16s
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan 2006

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Yeah correct. Second post about menorial flight today was placed in volkel post only.
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan 2006

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mooi gebaar!
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Re: EHVK 31-08-2016

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For those who wants to photograph the EF2000's tomorrow, flying times of Volkel F16's this week were roughly 10.20-12.00 and 14.00-15.30
So good chance same times tomorrow
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Re: EHVK 31-08-2016

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CBR wrote:Twee kisten op bezoek en dan er een (pers)bericht uitsturen? waar zijn toch de tijden dat ze met een half squadron op bezoek kwamen ... :shock: :? :cry:
Veel rumoer maken over de komst is ook goed voor onze hobby. Trekt weer nieuwe geïnteresseerden naar de velden!
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan 2006

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Piet Luijken wrote:Thursday, August 31, 2006

In southern Afghanistan in the province of Ghazni, the 29-year old Dutch pilot Michael Donkervoort died when his F-16 fighter jet crashed.

"The plane was flying at a great height when the accident occurred, which means it can be ruled out that the craft was shot down. We therefore assume it was an accident," said the Dutch Defense Ministry.

There has been an investigation launched into the cause of the crash, which was found by a team of rescuers from the United States.

The jet was flying with another F-16 when it crashed.

Do we actually know what happened during this event? And why the pilot never attempted a bail out? Would be nice if the RNLAF would share their accident report like the USAF does.
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Re: EHVK 31-08-2016

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Stefan wrote:
CBR wrote:Twee kisten op bezoek en dan er een (pers)bericht uitsturen? waar zijn toch de tijden dat ze met een half squadron op bezoek kwamen ... :shock: :? :cry:
Veel rumoer maken over de komst is ook goed voor onze hobby. Trekt weer nieuwe geïnteresseerden naar de velden!
Next Gen spotters! :lol:
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Re: Dutch F-16 crashed in Afghanistan 2006

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tally wrote:
Piet Luijken wrote:Thursday, August 31, 2006

In southern Afghanistan in the province of Ghazni, the 29-year old Dutch pilot Michael Donkervoort died when his F-16 fighter jet crashed.

"The plane was flying at a great height when the accident occurred, which means it can be ruled out that the craft was shot down. We therefore assume it was an accident," said the Dutch Defense Ministry.

There has been an investigation launched into the cause of the crash, which was found by a team of rescuers from the United States.

The jet was flying with another F-16 when it crashed.

Do we actually know what happened during this event? And why the pilot never attempted a bail out? Would be nice if the RNLAF would share their accident report like the USAF does.
Unfortunately after ten years the reason of this accident is still unknown. And it is good to remember the ones who lost their lives for our freedom. Thanks Piet!
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Re: EHVK 31-08-2016

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Is er al een ETD bekend van de EF2000?
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