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Hello All,

The first big trip of the year saw my good friend Chris Heal and myself heading out to Sion in Switzerland for week two of their repetition training. As is so often the case expect the unexpected in this game. Weather took a turn for the worse and after just two and a half days the Air Force packed up and headed back to Payerne where we chased them for the remainder of our trip (more on that on a future thread). Here's what I managed to capture from Sion days.

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Château de Valère by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 'J-5018' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
3.
Snow Level Hornet by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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The Aggressors by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force F-5E Tiger II by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 'J-5004' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Tiger II Pilot by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Fliegerstaffel 18 'Panthers' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Red Team by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Thundercat by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force Pilatus PC-7 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force F-5E Tiger II Fliegerstaffle 19 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Super Puma with Skis by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornet Night Ops - 1/5 second by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Tiger's Den by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force F-5E Tiger II Fliegerstaffle 19 " The Swans" by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornet Dusk Sortie by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 'J-5016' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Hornet in the Mist by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force F-5F Tiger II 'J-3211' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 'J-5018' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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The Guardian by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Mountain Climber by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornets Taxi out for a dusk sortie by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Alpine Hornet by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornet over Sion by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornet soars above the mountains by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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March of the Hornets by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Hornet Dusk Sortie by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
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Swiss Air Force F-5F Tiger II 'J-3211' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr

Many thanks for looking

Looks like you made the very best of the time you had. Great variety of shots, No29 does it for me though. Looking forward to part 2 ...

Very nice indeed

What a fabulous backdrop

You can guess which are the stand-out shots for me

Thanks

Paddyboy

No.19 is wonderful, a great idea. Top set all round - I want to visit now!

Great stuff difficult to pick a favourite, all lovely.
Next set please!
Chris

Chris

Fantastic set Jonathan

Paul

An amazing set Jonathan, well done, great work

Looks a fab place to visit. Another entry for my "places to go" list

Cheers

Martin

Hi Jonathon,
A great set of fantastic images from a stunning base.
Sad to think that the Swiss may not be using Sion after January 2017.

I'm looking to go later this year just when the F5s are resident.

All the best
Andy

Stunning set! I love Switzerland been on holidays there sadly not a sporting trip! The first photo of the F5 with the castle In the background is superb!!

Thanks for the positive feedback chaps and taking the time to post