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AAD Dissapointing
Was there today
Only Foreign military planes were USAF C-5A Galaxy, KC-135R Tanker, Black Hawk and a static only retired F-16A Italy had a C130J herc Germany had 2 C-160 Transalls Thats it No F-15's no Indian Mirages Somuch for all the magazines predictions Hope the guys get better planes at the public days Oh yes 2 Grippens, but one had to land right after it took off, afterwhich they pulled the second from the static park, which then took off later in the day |
If Nothing else, South Africa has had some real good Air Shows. Sad to hear things are changing..
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Forgot to add that the halls were just about empty.
Mostly a few pictures and a hospitality enclosure |
Does anybody know where i can download a map of how to get to AFB Waterkloof
Thanks |
From DeanW (www.saairforce.co.za)
This year's show is a lot smaller than in previous years. The SAAF presence on the ground is limited, but this may change for the open days (Friday and Saturday). However, there are still a few international visitors. International visitors include: USAF C-5A Galaxy 90015 of 105 AW, NY ANG KC-135R 600358 of 107 ARW, NY ANG MH-60 26114 F-16A painted in the colours of 174 FW. This aircraft was retired around 1993 and has no engine and the wings have been modified for easy removal so that it can be transported to the various shows. The USAF aircraft will not be flying during the show. Italy C-130J 46-47 Sweden Gripen 134 and 311 Germany C-160 50+34 (plus one other) SAAF static aircraft include: Agusta A-109 4003 and 4006 Alpha XH-1 Alouette III 120 and 55 :thumbs: (Clocked a few hours on those 2!) BK-117 387 Oryx 1217 Rooivalk 680 C-130 406 Cessna 185 715 Cessna Carravan 3005 Cheetah C 359 Cheetah D 847 Mirage F1AZ 227 Casa 212 8010 Hawk Mk 120 250 |
A. Floor
Take the N1 North (concrete highway), when the highway splits take the N1 North to Pietersburg/Polokwane, then take the R21 turnoff to the left, and the AFB will be on your left hand side. Good luck! |
Yip SS,
You will not say I grew up in that area. Of course the Kempton road is the N1. Had a thought it was the Ben Schoeman for a while :o Good Luck and enjoy :D |
Gunss
The Kempton Highway is the R21 (between Smuts and Pta) and the Ben Schoeman is the N1. Hopefully you didnt give anybody directions, because they would've ended up in Shoshanguve:} Heard from somebody today that the show is really good. Havent seen any myself. Am too far away:{ |
Hey I am a chopper pilot ... confused as sh&t now ;)
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