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On the ground a static show of the main aircraft in the USAFE (United States Air Force in Europe) invertory was set up. Amongst others a C-17 Globemaster, C-21 Learjet, C-20 Gulfstream, KC-135 Stratotanker F-15E Strike Eagle, C-130 hercules and C-5 Galaxy could be seen. The
event took place on the newly build cargo ramp at the south side of the
base. The
We enjoyed a nice day at Spangdahlem and hopefully these days will be organized every year, maybe with some more flying activities...
www.sgniederrhein.net (c 2006) Foto's By: Ron Kellenaers and Rene Wilthof
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Spangdahem
Air Base. Juli 1st 2006. At a very warm and sunny saturday in the first
juli weekend the Amercan Air Base at Spangdahlem opened its gate to the
public. Like some years ago, it was a sort of "Friendship Day"
in order to let the people of the region have a look in Spangdahlem's 'kitchen'.
Unlike the years before some flying activities were involved. A based
F-16 Fighting Falcon, and A-10A Thunderbolt were doing some fly-by's.
new Ramp consist of a normal cargo ramp wich can hold 17
Galaxy-sized aircraft and a smaller hot-cargo ramp. Since the closure of
Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt, Spangdahlem takes up about 15-20% of
the US-Forces cargo traffic coming into Germany. The others are going to
Ramstein Air Base near Kaiserslautern. 
During
the day the public could enjoy some nice ground displays at the main
static area. Off course the security was at maximum this day so no large
bags or backpacks were allowed on the flield and no food or drinks could
be carried on the field. But this was not a problem at all as the
Americans had set up food-boots were you could buy you food and drinks
for low prices. Even the famous american ''Mountain Dew''- drink was
available for only 50 Eurocents. Very nice and a 'lifesaver' on such a
hot day... )
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