As already stated bove, helicopter action can be enjoyed on the Axalp range as well. The Cougar above left and below left can be seen discharging flares during its display. Above right, an Alouette III can be seen making its way away from the range. The type is to be retired next year 2010 and is to be replaced with the EC.635 seen above right.
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AS.332B Super Puma T-319 and AS.532 Cougar T-342 took part in the VIP shuttle from Meiringen up to Axalp. T-319 can be seen here on its way to the range over the shore of Lake Brienz. T-342 to the right dives away from the landing platform next to the Ebenfluh control tower for the shortest route back to Meiringen which literally is just around the mountain's corner. |
The air power demo's last act was a display by the Patrouille Suisse. Europe's only aerobatic team flying front line fighters impressed greatly by flying within the rock walls as can be seen in these images. All in all, Axalp-Ebenfluh provided a great opportunity to catch military aircraft action away from an actual airfield. Although more difficult to reach than the average airshow venue, it certainly is worth the effort going to.
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All pictures (c) Hans Rolink