Remarks: The perfect end for an awesome Spotters Day at Real Thaw 12 Exercise... this Orion is seen here entering the runway for departure to Beja AB after a short sunset visit to Monte Real at the end of the afternoon missions!
Remarks: Flying low over the Ria de Aveiro in a ferry flight from Montijo AB to Ovar AB during Real Thaw 11 Exercise. A few hours after landing we took off in another C-130 for an extraction mission to Bragança where we picked up a team from the Navy's Detachment of Special Operations (DAE) that were in the field since 1 week ago and returned to Ovar. After delivering the PoAF's Unit of Protection of the Force that assisted the mission we departed again heading back to Montijo with the DAE... what a day!!
Remarks: One of the two QRA fighters in Monte Real, armed with two live sidewinder missiles and ready to intercept 24/7. Just another calm night at the portuguese F-16 wonderland...
Remarks: Coming in low & fast over the beach and heading towards me, this Merlin is starting a SAR display in the Tagus River during the official tribute cerimony to the PoAF Rescue Swimmers that everyday risk their life "So that others may live"!
