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| Dutch Aviation Media 2015 |
| On with some more aviation related impressions as well as in generall |
| The images in this article were provided bij Royal Netherlands Airforce (RNLAF) |
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| You never know who's in front of you. That is to say.... when it concerne people... |
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| But soon it shows to be 'friendly traffic'... |
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| ... and this is the goal: safe in the streets and room for trade and traffic (also below) |
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| A lot of humanitairian flights are required to bring food, water and other supplies... |
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| Flights from different countries... |
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| ...and flights under UN flag. |
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| The Apaches are the watch-dogs of the sky, they can protect and fight any agression on the spot if it were neccessary or asked for |
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| Flying a mission, the eyes of the protecting forces... |
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| Missions take place days over but also at night... |
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| These (Cougar) pilots are well trained in 'Brown-Out' or flying in brown sand and dust without visuals to the ground. |
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| AS532UL Cougar (France) |
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| EC 725AP Caragal (France) |
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| Mil Mi8MTV RA22417 |
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| The French are well represented in Mali... |
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| SA342M Gazelle |
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| Also military planes are used for humanitarian tasks..... |
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| .... often 'under the flag of the UN' United nations to avoid all kinds of political discussions |
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| Even China has it's own base near Goa |
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| Back to the Dutch for a moment.... |
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| Patrols also due to intelligence, days over and at night as routine or any time if requested..... |
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at night and within the Camps' walls an eye is kept on the helicopters
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| ... also the direct environment of the camp in all sections. |
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| The camouflage nets are also meant as a little bit protection against the sun. |
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| Less dangerous (no pilots) and very effective: The Scan-Eagle, launched from a special vehicle. |
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| This drone has extremely sharp camera's for very detailed information what happens on the ground. |
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| Once the Scan-Eagle is used, it is 'caught out of the air' with a special wire-construction |
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| It can eassily be brought back to the camp..... |
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| .... and be prepared for another launch. No risks for casualties (pilots) if whatever happens. |
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| Colonel Sjoerd Lodewijks from DHC gave us the interview about the Dutch mission in Mali.. |
| "The bond with the locals was good, the Dutch Approach worked very well". |
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| This is where we leave you, so far our impressions about the Dutch Airforce mission in Mali near Gao.l |
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| Badge of 'Operation Serval' and the Grizzly of 298 Sqn from Gilze-Rijen DHC Airbase |
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| THANKS FOR BEING WITH US IN THIS MALI STORY ! |
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Our heartfelt thanks to the RNLAF, Sjoerd Lodewijks ,Wim Vis & collegues for making the story possible !! |
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