Airshow Photo Gallery by Robert Stetter


45th Anniversary of WTD 61
(German Airforce Test Center)
Manching, Germany
September 28, 2002

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F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61'
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61'
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' (Ever seen a smiley on a F-4 ?)
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' on its way to the start
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' lifting off and immediately turning left.
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' giving a spectacular view
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' on a fly-past
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' with afterburners on
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' with beautiful condensation clouds.
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' showing nice con-trails.
F-4F Phantom in special color '45 years WTD 61' again with a lot of condensation over the wings.
Two Eurofighter prototypes, DA1 and DA5, on the taxiway.
Eurofighter DA1
Eurofighter DA1 and DA5 in close formation after take-off.
Eurofighter DA1 and DA5 in close formation after take-off.

 
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Info Box
The Flight Test Center WTD 61 was established on Oct. 01, 1957 at Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich. In the years 1965 and 1966 the WTD 61 was relocated to its present location at Manching, near Ingolstadt. The main tasks and capabilities of the test center comprise analysis and assessment, test and evaluation of aircraft as well as their installations, systems and weapons. The test are performed with regard to health, performance, accuracy, safety, dependability and efficiency.

The WTD 61 is represented in all national and international military aviation programmes. The major programms are Tornado, Eurofighter 2000, Attack Helicopter Tiger (PAH-2), NATO-Helicopter NH-90 and the Future Large Aircraft (FLA).

The open day celebrating the 45th anniversary of the WTD 61 offered not only a fascinating flying display but also many interesting exhibitions on the ground, showing the work of the WTD 61. The star of the day was undoubtedly the F-4F Phantom of the WTD 61 presented in a special painting. The formation flights in their very unique combination with F-4F Phantom, Eurofighter und Mig-29 were another highlight. Finally the clear blue bavarian sky made this day at the WTD 61 Manching a full success.


 


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