Jet airshow in the Alps

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The Axalp Air Show in Switzerland features performances by the Swiss Air Force at an altitude of 7,614 feet. Held annually on a firing range, it allows spectators to see aircraft perform maneuvers like low passes and live firing of 20mm cannons at nearby targets from F/A-18 Hornets. The vantage point provides excellent photo opportunities to capture aircraft flying through the valley with the mountains as backdrop.

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The Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet is a modern all-weather carrier-capable strike fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets

The Swiss Air Force’s Axalp Air Power Demonstration held annually, is not just an air show; it is an experience at 7614 feet (2321m) .

The Ebenfluh firing range is found at the top of Axalphorn Mountain in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region.

The Ebenfluh Firing Range is at 7614 feet (2321m) and requires quite a climb to get there.

Axalp offers some extraordinary opportunities for truly stunning photography

Some aircraft in the Swiss Air Force have the inside of the engine exhaust ports painted yellow making it appear that the after-burners are on.

A so-called “dirty pass” flying low and slow with landing gear down

The extra heavy landing gear of the F/A-18 Hornet allows for ‘aircraft carrier’ landings

Flying down the range corridor with guns armed !

Guns Blazing! If the audio timing is right you’ll hear the gun sound

The beauty of watching the Axalp airshow is that it takes place at the Ebenfluh firing range which allows you to see and hear live firing. Mounted in the nose of each F/A-18, is General Electric's 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan six-barrel rotary cannon.

Two of the four targets (#1 and 4) are situated only about 250 meters below the spectators. Seeing and hearing those attack flights of each individual fighter hitting their targets close-up is an awesome experience.

Aircraft fly through the gap between the control tower and the Tshingle, firing 20mm rounds at a pair of targets.During this time the path between the two locations is closed for safety reasons.

In the nose of the F/A-18 Hornet is an M61 Vulcan 20 mm cannon,a six-barreled, air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style gun with an extremely high rate of fire.

M61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon is capable of shooting 6000rds/min

For those who make the assent, they are rewarded with some of the best aviation photography available, second only to the back seat of another jet.

Yes ,there are trees down there…….. and a lake !

Conditions were perfect to see many subsonic condensation clouds forming around the aircraft

Subsonic condensation cloud formation demonstrating the “ Prandtl-Glauert Singularity”

Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornet provided the “Shot Of The Day”! END Click to eject

The Swiss Air Force's annual Axalp Air Power Demonstration takes place at the Ebenfluh firing range in the Swiss Alps. Spectators can watch live firing demonstrations of F/A-18 Hornets hitting targets just 250 meters below from the mountain viewing area. The air show allows viewers to see aircraft flying through a gap between the control tower and mountain, firing 20mm rounds at targets below in a unique close-up experience provided by the high altitude location.

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Cristian Ugarte

The Swiss Air Force holds its annual Axalp Air Power Demonstration at the Ebenfluh firing range located at an elevation of 7614 feet in the Swiss Alps. Aircraft perform maneuvers like inverted flying and firing their cannons at targets just 250 meters below spectators, allowing attendees to see and hear live fire demonstrations. The F/A-18 Hornet aircraft have the capability to fire 6000 rounds per minute from their 20mm cannons, providing a unique high-altitude air show experience with stunning alpine scenery.

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George Martin

The Axalp Air Show in Switzerland features performances by the Swiss Air Force at an altitude of 7614 feet. Held annually on a firing range, it allows spectators to see aircraft perform maneuvers like low passes and live firing of 20mm cannons at nearby targets from F/A-18 Hornets. The vantage point offers excellent photo opportunities to capture aircraft flying through the mountain valley and creating condensation clouds during subsonic flights.

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George Martin

The Swiss Air Force holds its annual Axalp Air Power Demonstration at the Ebenfluh firing range located at an elevation of 7614 feet in the Swiss Alps. Aircraft perform maneuvers like inverted flying and simulated carrier landings, and F/A-18 Hornets shoot live ammunition at targets just 250 meters from spectators using their 20mm cannons, allowing attendees to see and hear close-up attack runs. The high elevation air show provides excellent photography opportunities to see aircraft formations and condensation cloud formations around jets.

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The Swiss Air Force holds its annual Axalp Air Power Demonstration at the Ebenfluh firing range located at an elevation of 7614 feet in the Swiss Alps. Aircraft perform maneuvers like inverted flying and simulated carrier landings, and F/A-18 Hornets shoot live ammunition at targets just 250 meters from spectators using their 20mm cannons, allowing attendees to see and hear close-up attack runs. The high elevation air show provides excellent photography opportunities to see aircraft formations and condensation cloud formations around jets.

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The Aviodrome is a unique theme park, aerospace museum, and air show located in the Netherlands. It features the largest collection of airworthy vintage aircraft in the world, including replicas of historic buildings. Visitors can see planes from many eras displayed and performing, as well as experience movies, exhibits, and attractions focused on aviation history. The park aims to provide an authentic atmosphere transporting guests to different periods through its impressive aircraft displays and multimedia experiences.

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The Aviodrome is a unique air and space museum, theme park, and air show in the Netherlands. It has the largest collection of airworthy vintage aircraft in the world, including replicas of historic buildings. Visitors can see aircraft from all eras displayed and performing, as well as experience movie screenings and games. The park aims to provide an authentic atmosphere through its manicured aircraft displays and period details.

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