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Joop de Groot's Photo Gallery

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R-2118 @ LSMU - A very rare sight: a Mirage at Turtmann. From 1968 to 1975 Mirage IIIS were based on Turtmann, They made way for Tigers and Hunters during their anual three weeks training course. This Mirage came along for just one touch and go. Thanks!
R-2118 @ LSMU		 R-2112 @ LSMU - Switzerland is one of few coutries that uses mountain hangars. This Mirage is about to switch off its engine. It will be towed inside the mountain afterwards.
R-2112 @ LSMU		 J-2317 @ LSMP - Rushing down the taxiway in the early morning light. One of the first Mirage IIIS fitted with canards.
J-2317 @ LSMP
J-2324 @ LSMP - In 1989 most Mirage had not been fitted with canards yet, but the majority of the Mirage fleet were already in the new grey colour scheme.
J-2324 @ LSMP		 R-2110 @ LSMD - After take off the Mirage stayed well low, allowing photographers to make air-to-air like pictures.
R-2110 @ LSMD		 J-2318 @ LSMD - one of the participantsof the AMEF'89 exercise.
J-2318 @ LSMD
R-2112 @ LSMU - Refresher course at Buochs.
R-2112 @ LSMU		 J-2302 @ LSME - during its entire career J-2302 was used as a test bed. Here it is seen with the first version of the canars. Althoug being a IIIS it is fitted with a IIIRS camera nose. Note also the vast number of mission markings.
J-2302 @ LSME		 J-2313 @ LSMU - J-2313 is now preserved at the gate of Buochs. In 1992 it was seen taxiing to the runway. Times change...
J-2313 @ LSMU
J-2313 @ LSMU - This Mirage is preserved near the control tower.
J-2313 @ LSMU		 J-2306 @ LSMU - Fl St 16 badge on the tail and Fl Kp 3 emblem beneath the cockpit
J-2306 @ LSMU		 J-2303 @ LSMP - In 1989 just a few Mirages were still flying in their original bare metal colours. A great sight!
J-2303 @ LSMP