Base Aérea Nº 11 Beja- Real Thaw 2016 2nd March (Large post)

[Arno 01]

Had a superb day with 150 others from all over Europe, as the guests of the Portuguese Air Force and Base Aérea Nº 11
Beja for the spotters day of exercise Real Thaw 2016. Day started with some mist but that soon burned away. Fantastic flying in an action packed day Many thanks to the Portuguese Air Force and the Real Thaw 2016 team.
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[Bartek]

Really interesting report. Looks like you had good time there

[strayer]

nice set of pictures looked like a great day

[BigClick67]

Hi Arno,
great set of pix those Alpha Jets are superb! Would love to see them @ RIAT...
Cheers, Chris

[Agg]

Nice set, looks like a fantastic day!

[Airwolfhound]

Fabulous images, love those Hercs keeping low on take-off, great shots all round

[Arno 01]

Many thanks for the comments, was a last minute trip, but it really paid off.

[redbearing]

Kev

Wonderful set, truly stunning, my favorite has to be the low C130, remember somebody else who used enjoy that sort of flying back in 1980, 1990, at EGSH!

[st24]

Very nice collection! I thought the Belgians always took the low Herc trophy but it would appear the home team gave some serious competition!

those Alpha Jets are superb! Would love to see them @ RIAT...
Cheers, Chris

Four did - at the ill fated 2008 show...

[Niallxg]

Excellent.

That Portuguese Herc was early getting the gear up.