Sorry chaps, another Swiss Airshow

[Paul K]

Yes, nice to see some of the more unusual aircraft displaying, and to be reminded that you don't fall off the edge of the world just past Duxford. I don't think I've seen that Ju-52 before...or have I, but just in a different paint scheme ?

Didn't know the Swiss still operate the F-5 either. Very interesting, Toby, thanks.

[TobyV]

Swiss Airforce have the F-5 as their primary interceptor and also for their fast jet display team (Patrouille Suisse). F/A-18C in the strike role and beyond that Pilatus PC-7, 9 and 21 trainers and a variety of other GA, utility types as well as various helicopters.

[WhisperJet]

I believe it was once a civilian airfield before becoming military and is now mixed-use.

It was infact Switzerland's first airport (opened in October 1910) and served as kind of Switzerlands most important civilian airport until 1948 when Zurich-Kloten airport was built. Visitors shouldn't miss the Dübendorf aviation museum - where (apart from many other highlights) you can take a seat in a Vampire cockpit...

Take a virtual tour here:
http://www.airforcecenter.ch/navy/mainnav.php?langy=e

Cheers,

Nick
(born in Uster, yes the one without an L and near Dubendorf )

[speepig]

Stunning Photo's! Very grateful you posted them. It must have been amazing to have seen such precision flying.