BZ's Nellis '08 - F-16 page

Static view of a F-16 Fighting Falcon (aka Viper; less flattering known as the 'lawn dart').


First up was the Netherlands (Dutch) F-16 demonstration.


The Dutch Air Force operates over 200 F-16s.


The show was quite different than that put on by the West Coast Viper F-16 Demo. My general impression is that they use a lot more smoke in the routine.


Head-on view of the F-16.


The Dutch F-16 taxis by the Thunderbirds.


That's Captain Ralph 'Shiek' Aarts doing the demo.


This is the Belgian Air Force F-16.


Flying the demonstration is Michel 'Mitch' Beulen.


I love this shot of the F-16 at take off. You can almost feel the energy!


Up, Up,...


...and away!


Like the Dutch demo, the Belgian F-16 used a lot of smoke in the routine.


Here he is spiraling straight up!


Keeping his nose up after landing. Sort of like a 'wheelie'! (I have to work on keeping the horizon level)