Very nice, any slideshow that has a Lightning in it is worth viewing! And who knew that so many widowmakers had managed to successfully return to earth in one piece
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the Luftwaffe Museum at the former RAF base in Gatow, Berlin. I put together a slide show of my pics for my aviation minded mates and thought a couple of you on here might like a look. The slide show uses Flash so wont work on iPhones/iPads etc. Some very interesting aircraft there like the ZLL (Zero Length Launch) F-104 and the forward swept wing Hansa Jet. A lot of the aircraft, especially former NVA airframes, are in a pretty sorry state but those which have been restored look like new! Hangar 7 was closed but I took pics through the glass to record what was inside - which included a Phantom! http://www.f4buz.com/gatow/gatow.html |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Very nice, any slideshow that has a Lightning in it is worth viewing! And who knew that so many widowmakers had managed to successfully return to earth in one piece
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| Author: | Willows [ Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Nice pics! Some very interesting aircraft there. I'm off to Berlin in a few weeks. Might have to pay a visit! |
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
 Sharkie, very nice pics, thanks a lot for sharing.I didn't realize they had so many exhibits over there and so many "eastern" birds, even with the Luftwaffe cross. Not too many of your beloved F-4 though, maybe because they're still active. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Quote: Not too many of your beloved F-4 though, maybe because they're still active. Only just - they're due for retirement from the Luftwaffe in 2012. We'd planned the German trip to go to an open day at the last remaining F-4 base at Wittmund but it got cancelled  Hopefully, there'll be a big send off next year! 
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Sharkmouth wrote: Quote: Not too many of your beloved F-4 though, maybe because they're still active. Only just - they're due for retirement from the Luftwaffe in 2012. Ha ha, you might want to visit Greece then (if it's not done already). They will remain the sole F-4 users, except for Japan, if I'm not mistaken. They usually organize an open day in November for the Air Force. Remains to be seen if that's still on though given the economic situation. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Quote: Ha ha, you might want to visit Greece then (if it's not done already). They will remain the sole F-4 users, except for Japan, if I'm not mistaken. And Turkey! Pissed off that I never knew about their 100th Anniversary show in early June until after the event. Would have jumped an Easyjet over there for a short break and superb show by all accounts. Reminds me of what IAT Fairford used to be like! http://www.airshows.co.uk/reports/overseas/2011/air-show-turkiye/ |
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Thanks for sharing 
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Wanted to revive this old thread and dedicate these pics taken at the recent Hellenic Air Force Open House at Tanagra Air Base near Athens to Sharkie (mouth):       A classic for the Hellenic Air Force and still doing its, rather smokey, job. |
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| Author: | ripper [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
lots of russian and us hardware there.... great pics, thanks for sharing! |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Quote: Wanted to revive this old thread and dedicate these pics taken at the recent Hellenic Air Force Open House at Tanagra Air Base near Athens to Sharkie Thanks Tomcat! Here's a pic of 7487 I took at Fairford in 2009. I love the special marks of this bird!
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| Author: | Dblebill [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:39 am ] |
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nice |
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| Author: | jkwelsh [ Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Well I never! Breitling Forum is the last place I expected to bring back some memories from the past! The last time I was there (1983) the entrance looked something like this.....  
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
jkwelsh wrote: Breitling Forum is the last place I expected to bring back some memories from the past! Never say never. And never underestimate the power of BS...sometimes it is better than Wikipedia. With the human touch as a bonus.
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luftwaffe Museum, Gatow |
Quote: And never underestimate the power of BS... With the human touch as a bonus. Bruce Springsteen?  Glad the thread brought back some (hopefully happy) memories from the past and thanks for the wonderfully nostalgic pic of the gate Mr Welsh! |
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