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scale Tempest V
Took me one year to build this model : wingspan 2m, 7 kg, you should hear the noise of the four strokes engine in flight ! Back to 2nd WW !
Oryx "Mountain Rescue SA"
Oryx helicopter stationed at 17Sqn, Swartkop, South Africa. The Mountain Rescue Club, South Africa photographed during training in the Drakensberg mountains.
Aussie Tiger 001 & 002
The first two Australian Army Tigers are officially received by the Army. 2006
A 380 during Le Bourget airshow
low speed and hight angle of attack for this huge liner...beautifull no ?
Casa-235 & C-185 "Tight Formo"
Casa-235 & C-185 from 44 Squadron, Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa. I photographed these aircraft near Hartebeespoort Dam, a few miles west of Pretoria.
Riding the Rafale
Riding the Rafale
Original Idea and Images: François Robineau
Music: New Model Army
Directed by Nemo Sandman
Original Idea and Images: François Robineau
Music: New Model Army
Directed by Nemo Sandman
Home Sweet Home
Two Mirage 2000-5F from the 1st and 2nd squadrons EC 1/2 "Cigognes", based in the AFB 102 at Dijon, France.
How to understand "1st and 2nd squadron EC 1/2 "Cigognes" in French Air Force ? :
"EC" means "Fighter Squadron".
"1" in "1/2" means the "under squadron" number.
"2" in "1/2" means the mean squadron number : There is no equivalent to translate the nuance between "Escadron", "Escadre", and "Escadrille" in english. This second number could means the regiment, "Escadre", "Escadrille", or a specific unit. Here this is the 2nd "Escadron" (or "mean squadron"). But it would be a regiment...
And these two numbers combined lost their meaning. They are not really significant, and often based on the squadron's history.
We often add a name of city, region, or animal to the squadron. Here "Cigognes" (storks in english).
At last, You can note there is two different heraldic shields on their tails (two different storks). These helradic refer to the "Escadrille" (under classification of the "under squadron") and often refers to a shibboleth or a hero from the Air Force :
The Mirage at left come from the 1st "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP3 Cigogne de Guynemer". Georges Guynemer was a WWI ace based at the AFB 102, with 53 victories.
The Mirage at right come from the 2nd "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP103 Cigogne de Fonck". René Fonck was the most famous WWI French aces, with 75 victories. The highest scoring allied Ace during the WWI.
How to understand "1st and 2nd squadron EC 1/2 "Cigognes" in French Air Force ? :
"EC" means "Fighter Squadron".
"1" in "1/2" means the "under squadron" number.
"2" in "1/2" means the mean squadron number : There is no equivalent to translate the nuance between "Escadron", "Escadre", and "Escadrille" in english. This second number could means the regiment, "Escadre", "Escadrille", or a specific unit. Here this is the 2nd "Escadron" (or "mean squadron"). But it would be a regiment...
And these two numbers combined lost their meaning. They are not really significant, and often based on the squadron's history.
We often add a name of city, region, or animal to the squadron. Here "Cigognes" (storks in english).
At last, You can note there is two different heraldic shields on their tails (two different storks). These helradic refer to the "Escadrille" (under classification of the "under squadron") and often refers to a shibboleth or a hero from the Air Force :
The Mirage at left come from the 1st "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP3 Cigogne de Guynemer". Georges Guynemer was a WWI ace based at the AFB 102, with 53 victories.
The Mirage at right come from the 2nd "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP103 Cigogne de Fonck". René Fonck was the most famous WWI French aces, with 75 victories. The highest scoring allied Ace during the WWI.
Oryx "Handstand on Take-off"
I took this photograph at Roodewal Bombing Range during the annual Air Capability Demonstration, where live ordenance is delivered by South African Air Force aircraft. The Oryx helicopter is a trusted workhorse and a very powerful machine. This photo was taken after troops were dropped off to attack a staged enemy position.
RNoAF 332 Sqd
This is part of a video made for the 2005 christmas beercall at Bodø MAS, Norway. It's made by 332 sqd, called The Eagles, which explains the somewhat cheesy opening. Hope you enjoy it.
Peter Besenyei (my Fav.acrobatic Pilot)
over runway. over crowds...with his 2700rpm 420mph EDGE 540.
Mirage 2000 from Groupe de Chasee 01.002 Cigognes Flying over French Alpes
An Excellent picture from a Mirage2000 from the Cigognes Fighter Squadron showing their underwing weapons and fuel tanks.
Cortesy of: "Armée de l'Air - EC 1/2 Cigognes".
Cortesy of: "Armée de l'Air - EC 1/2 Cigognes".
"Pure adrenalin"
Jurgis Kairys flew this display at Mafikeng Airshow in South Africa. This fellow gave the most hair raising show that i have ever witnessed. It was an honour to to actually meet him in person. He is the world champion "UNLIMITED AEROBATIC FLIGHT" pilot.
C-185 "Loskopdam Wallpaper"
C-185 based at Air Force Base Waterkloof, 44 squadron, Pretoria, South Africa. This photograph was taken a few miles east of Pretoria over Loskop Dam. The pilot was flying a tactical reconnaisance training sorty. These taildraggers are very unforgiving aircraft and require a lot of skill to operate tactically. If a pilot mastered this little earoplane then he CAN FLY.
C-185 "Photorecce"
C-185, stationed at 44Sqn, Air force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa flying a tactical navigation and photo reconnaisance sorty. These old, little aeroplanes have served our air force for many years and you will not convince any of these 185-pilots that there is a better plane on the planet.
Oryx "Centurions Face"
Oryx helicopter from 15Squadron, Air Force Base Durban, South Africa. These guys were doing training with the Mountain Rescue Club when I noticed the rockface close to the pickup point. I just waited for the tjopper to pass the "face".
Shackleton "View From A Shack"
During the African Aerospace and Defence Expo held in Cape Town. South Africa in 2006, I had the honour of flying in the Shackleton. The aircraft is the property of the S.A. Airforce Museum at AFB Ysterplaat. The mountain in the background is Table Mountain from where you can see Robbin Island.
Oryx at "Gatberg"
This Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron, Durban, South Africa was photographed in the Drakensberg mountain range, Kwazulu Natal at a place called Gatberg(hole mountain). It is the most amazing venue for a photoshoot.The pilots have loads of fun here. I took this photo from a BK117 (15 Squadron).
JG73's Eurofighter take-off
Eurofighter of the JG73 "Steinhoff" Fighter Squadron based in Laage Air Force Base (Germany), taking off from Zeltweg Air Force Base, Austria.
Oryx "The Rock"
Oryx helicopter from 17-Squadron, Swartkop, South Africa, practising pinnacle landings in the Drakensberg mountains in Kwazulu Natal.
