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Air Show Preview : KLu Open Dagen 2006

PLEASE NOTE: This is the preview of the 2006 show. For the Luchtmacht Open Dagen 2007 Preview click here.

LUCHTMACHT OPEN DAGEN 2006

Event Name: Luchtmacht Open Dagen / KLu Open Dagen 2006
In English: Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Open Days
Location: Leeuwarden AB, The Netherlands
Date: 16-17th June 2006
Time: entrance 0800-1800 hrs
airshow 0900-1700 hrs
Entrance: free
Parking: 5 EUR (see below for info)


General Information
In 2006, the KLu Open Dagen (RNLAF Open Days) will be held at Leeuwarden AB. Leeuwarden AB is one of the two F-16 bases (Twenthe AB closed in 2005) and is located in the Northwestern part of the Netherlands. The base will open its doors to the public on the 16th and 17th of June, from 8.00 AM until about 5.00 PM. The entrance is free, although there normally is a small fee for parking or use of transportation onto the base area.

Themes
no theme

Specials
Surely, spectacular displays will once again include the exciting Air Power Demo and the amazing RNLAF F-16 Solo Display. However this year, the show coincides with Fighter Weapon Instructor Training (FWIT), which will hopefully result in some more aircraft at the show. Also, the RNLAF managed to book the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels display team. For the first time since 1992, the Blue Angels will once again perform in Europe. Flying the F/A-18 Hornet in bright blue-yellow colours, as well as their C-130 'Fat Albert', the Blue Angels display will be welcome change in the flying programme.
Another special item, will be the CH-47D Chinook demonstrating its fire fighting role with the Bambi Bucket.

Participants
Below is a provisional list of participating aircraft, it includes privately-owned warbirds and other civil airplanes for both days. Right now, it seems the programme only includes the Red Arrows on Friday in the flying show, however it is possible they depart on Saturday during the show.

Country Aircraft Quantity Display Info Status
Belgium F-16AM1xFF-16 Solo Display CON
Sea King Mk.481xFSolo DisplayCON
Agusta A-1091xS - CON
Alouette II1xS - CON
Czech Republic L-159A ALCA1xS CON
Mi-24V HIND1x F CON
JAS-39C Gripen1xS CON
Antonov An-261xS CON
France Alpha Jet8xFPatrouille de FranceCON
Finland BAe Hawk Mk.514xFMidnight HawksCON
Fokker F-27-400M1xS CON
Greece TA-7C Corsair II1xS- ?
Germany F-4F Phantom II1xS - CON
Tornado IDS1xS - CON
Eurofighter1xS - CON
Atlantic BR.11501xS MarineFlieger CON
CH-53G1xS - CON
UH-1D1xS - CON
BO-105P1xS - CON
EC-1351xS - CON
Jordan Extra EA300S 4xFJordanian FalconsCON
NATO E-3A Sentry1xSAWACSCON
Netherlands F-16AM1xFSolo Display TeamCON
AH-64D1xFSolo DisplayCON
PC-71xFSolo DisplayCON
AB-412SP 'Tweety' F&S-CON
CH-47D Chinook F&S-CON
Alouette III -for VIP flightsCON
AS 532U2 Cougar II S-CON
F-16AM/BM SFor FWIT exerciseCON
Fokker 501xS-CON
Gulfstream IV1xS-TBC
PC-71xS-CON
SH-14D Lynx1xSNavyCON
Fokker S-114xFFokker FourCON
L-39C1xSSkyline AviationCON
B-25 Mitchell1x F&SDuke of BrabantCON
P-51D Mustang1xS-CON
Piaggio FW 149D1xS-CON
Saab 91D1xS-CON
Yak-521xS-CON
Spitfire1xF&SHistoric FlightCON
Bellanca 8KCAB1xScivilCON
Catalina1xScivilTBC
Douglas DC-31xSDutch Dakota AssociationCON
Norway F-16AM/BM3x"S"For FWIT ExerciseTBC
Poland MiG-29 Fulcrum1xS - CON
Portugal Alpha Jet2xF ASAS de Portugal CON
Spain CASA C.1018xFPatrulla AguilaCON
EF-18A+ Hornet1xFsolo demoCON
CASA Casa CN-235M1xSCON
Switzerland Hunter Mk.582xF Hunter Flying Group CON
F-5E Tiger II6xFPatrouille SuisseCON
Turkey F-5A/NF-5B 20002xS - CON
United Kingdom Hawk T.1A9xFRed Arrows - FridayCON
Merlin HM.11xSNavyCON
Sea King HAS.51xSNavyCON
Jetstream T.21x"S"Navy 750sqCON
C-130J1xFTactical Hercules DemoCON
Extra 300 LP4xFcivilian - 2Excel aviationCON
United States F/A-18A6xF&SBlue AngelsCON
F/A-18B1x Blue Angels - SpareCON
KC-130T Hercules1xF'Fat Albert'CON
F-35 JSF1xSFull Scale Mock UpCON
F-15E Strike Eagle1xFStrike Eagle DemoCON
F-15E Strike Eagle1xS CON
C-21A Learjet1xS CON
Last updated: 16 June 2006
Next scheduled update: -
S=static, F=flying
TBC=to be confirmed, CON=confirmed

In addition to the listed aircraft, one can expect to see equipment of non-flying military units (such as vehicles, Patriot unit, crash tender) as well as aircraft from the local aeroclub. In addition, there are quite a number of exhibitions for kids and adults alike.

Directions
From direction Harlingen
Follow the signs “OPEN DAG KONINKIJKE LUCHTMACHT” to the A-31. From Marssum you will directed to a parking spot on the A-31. From 0730 hrs onwards busses provide transportation to the gate at the Schapenlaan. If this part of the A-31 becomes full, the southern section between Dronrijp and Franeker will also be used for parking.

From direction Heerenveen
Follow the signs “OPEN DAG KONINKLIJKE LUCHTMACHT” on the A-32/N-31/N-32. Depending on the traffic situation, you will be directed to the parking at the A-31, the 'FEC' area or the 'Groene Ster'. From 0730 hrs onwards busses will take you to the gate at the Schapenlaan. If you have been directed to the 'Groene Ster', you can enter the airbase at the Kampweg.

From direction Dokkum / Hardegarijp
From the N-355/N-356, at Tietjerk follow the signs “OPEN DAG KONINKLIJKE LUCHTMACHT”. Parking will take place at parking lots the 'Groene Ster' as well as the northern section of the N-355. From 0730 hrs busses will drive to the Kampweg, where you can enter at the gate.

From direction Stiens
Visitors from the direction of Stiens / Hallum are recommended to use public transportation of come by bicycle. If you would decide to come by car, follow the signs “OPEN DAG KONINKLIJKE LUCHTMACHT” on the N-357. Parking available at the two parking lots the 'It Noarderfjild' in Stiens. If these become full, you are directed to the 'Groene Ster' or N-355. It is not possible to park your car in the area surrounding the airbase!

Parking
Follow directions by police or military personell. After parking, you can get on one of the busses (at no charge) which will take you to the gate. On the airbase, during the day, you can buy your parking coin. When leaving the parking lot after the show, you have to hand over your coin to the parking attendants.

Tips
Last year, the KLu Open Dagen were a great success because of the superb weather. Last year, the open days attracted 295,000 visitors. It is recommended to come to the show as early as possible, so you are at the gate at 0800 hrs or earlier. The first busses from the parking lot to the gate leave at 0730 hrs. If you are able to come with public transportation, you are advised to do so.
Although the weather was great last year, the show has often been plagued by overcast and rainy weather in the past, even in June. So be prepared for typical Dutch (or English if you like) weather.

photo by Ramon van Opdorp
Previous Show Reports
RNLAF Open Days 2004 at Volkel AB
RNLAF Open Days 2003 at Twenthe AB
RNLAF Open Days 2000 at Volkel AB


Official Website(s)
Luchtmacht Open Dagen
Koninklijke Luchtmacht


Related Links
RNLAF Open Days 2005 @ Scorpion Aviation
RNLAF Open Days 2005 @ Airshowaction.com
RNLAF Open Days 2004 @ Airshowaction.com
RNLAF Open Days 2003 @ Airshowaction.com
RNLAF Open Days 2002 @ Airshowaction.com