TLP 2004-5  11/10/2004 - 05/11/2004  Florennes, Belgium
Air Force/Unit	Type of Aircraft	Serial/Code	Role	Arrival	Departure
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA72	participant (AD)	based
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA128	participant (AD)	based
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA130	participant (AD)	based
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA132	participant (AD)	based
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA71	external asset	based
BAC/2 Wing	F-16AM	FA132	extrnal asset	based
BAC/18 Bn	A.109HO	H11	external asset	19/10/04	22/10/04
BAC/18 Bn	A.109HO	H22	external asset	04/11/04	04/11/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-005	participant (AG)	by 13/10/04	19/10/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-602	participant (AG)	03/11/04	04/11/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-608	participant (AG)	by 13/10/04	05/11/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-596	participant (AG)	19/10/04	03/11/04
KDF/Esk 727	F-16AM	E-193	participant (AD)	12/10/04	05/11/04
KDF/Esk 727	F-16AM	E-182	participant (AD)	12/10/04	04/11/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-184	external asset	22/10/04	05/11/04
KDF/Esk 726	F-16AM	E-604	external asset	22/10/04	05/11/04
AdlA/EC 02.012	Mirage 2000C	86/12-KA	external asset	22/10/04	05/11/04
AdlA/EC 02.012	Mirage 2000C	117/12-KQ	external asset	22/10/04	05/11/04
AdlA/ET 00.064	C-160R	R201/64-GA	support	05/11/04	05/11/04
AN/12F	Rafale M	2	participant (AD)	12/10/04	05/11/04
AN/12F	Rafale M	5	participant (AD)	12/10/04	05/11/04
AN/12F	Rafale M	6	participant (AD)	12/10/04	05/11/04
AN/17F	Super Etendard	13	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
AN/17F	Super Etendard	51	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
AN/17F	Super Etendard	65	participant (AG)	19/10/04	22/10/04
AN/57F	Falcon 10MER	32	support	12/10/04	12/10/04
AN/57F	Falcon 10MER	129	support	05/11/04	05/11/04
GAF/JG 71	F-4F	37+26	participant (AD)	12/10/04	05/11/04
GAF/JG 71	F-4F	38+36	participant (AD)	12/10/04	04/11/04
GAF/JG 71	F-4F	38+44	participant (AD)	21/10/04	05/11/04
GAF/JG 71	F-4F	38+64	participant (AD)	12/10/04	21/10/04
GAF/JaboG 33	Tornado IDS	45+19	participant (AG)	26/10/04	04/11/04
GAF/JaboG 33	Tornado IDS	45+22	participant (AG)	12/10/04	04/11/04
GAF/JaboG 33	Tornado IDS	45+37	participant (AG)	12/10/04	04/11/04
GAF/JaboG 33	Tornado IDS	46+02	participant (AG)	12/10/04	04/11/04
AMI/6° Stormo	Tornado IDS	MM7009/6-07	participant (AG)	08/10/04	19/10/04
AMI/6° Stormo	Tornado IDS	MM7039/6-02	participant (AG)	19/10/04	05/11/04
AMI/6° Stormo	Tornado IDS	MM7082/6-14	participant (AG)	08/10/04	05/11/04
AMI/51° Stormo	AMX	MM7165/51-45	participant (AG)	08/10/04	05/11/04
AMI/51° Stormo	AMX	MM7171/51-22	participant (AG)	08/10/04	05/11/04
AMI/46° Stormo	C-130J	MM62175/46-40	external asset	21/10/04	22/10/04
AMI/46° Stormo	C-130J	MM62175/46-40	support	11/10/04	11/10/04
AMI/46° Stormo	C-130J	MM62182/46-47	support	11/10/04	11/10/04
AMI/46° Stormo	C-130J	MM62176/46-41	support	05/11/04	05/11/04
AMI/46° Stormo	C-130J	MM62179/46-44	support	05/11/04	05/11/04
EdA/Ala 12	EF-18A+	C.15-48/12-06	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
EdA/Ala 12	EF-18A+	C.15-66/12-24	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
EdA/Ala 31	C-130H	T.10-4/31-04	support	13/10/04	13/10/04
EdA/Ala 31	C-130H	T.10-8/31-05	support	05/11/04	05/11/04
EdA/Ala 35	CN.235	T.19B-11/35-29	support	11/10/04	11/10/04
RAF/617 Sqn	Tornado GR.4	ZA462/AJ-P	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
RAF/617 Sqn	Tornado GR.4	ZA556/AJ-C	participant (AG)	12/10/04	05/11/04
RAF/617 Sqn	Tornado GR.4	ZA365/AJ-Y	visitor	22/10/04	22/10/04
USAF/23rdFS	F-16C	91-0410	participant (AG)	by 13/10/04	05/11/04
USAF/23rdFS	F-16C	96-0081	participant (AG)	by 13/10/04	05/11/04

Compiled by Richard de Florennes with thanks to our direct contributors and to the Florennes Aviation Society

Last update: 06/11/2004
Abbreviations:
AD = air-defence
AG = air-to-ground
c/s = colour scheme
n/b = no badge

Photos

TLP 2004-5 was historic as for the very first time Rafales took part in a Tactival Leadership Programme flying course. The French Navy was strongly represented at Florennes with three Rafales (including one spare aircraft) and two Super Etendard Ms. With its perfect design and unique sound, the Rafale now is regarded as a worthy successor of the Crusader amongst many aircraft enthusiasts. Aircraft: Rafale M - 6 - Aeronavale/12F Picture taken at: Spot 1 Camera: Canon EOS300D Lens: Canon 70-200mm 4.0/L Picture: Piet Luijken Date: 04/11/2004

Once taking part regularly in TLP flying courses, Spangdahlem-based 52nd Fighter Wing aircraft have become a rather rare sight at Florennes due to the USAF's commitment in the so-called "War against terror". Nevertheless, the 23rd Fighter Squadron was able to provide two aircrew and two F-16Cs for TLP 2004-5. Both aircraft were equipped with a heavy load consisting of two external fuel-tanks, two AMRAAMS, an AIM-9 and an ECM-pod. Aircraft: F-16C - 96-0081 - USAF/23rdFS Picture taken at: Spot 2 Picture: Oliver Zarden Date: 28/10/2004

After one and a half year of absence, F-4 Phantoms returned to the TLP with three examples of Jagdgeschwader 71 "Richthoven". "Down and Dirty", the stance of the landing ritual typical of the Phantom family, it is captured while a nice autumn sun reflects on the white ECM pod. As fighter aircraft, all three F-4s operated in the air-defence role. Aircraft: F-4F - 38+44 - GAF/JG 71 Picture taken at: Spot 1 Picture: Piet Luijken Date: 04/11/2004

German "Luftwaffe" in action: two Büchel-based Tornados of Jagdbombergeschader 33 preparing for take-off. Both type of aircraft and this unit are quite a common sight at Florennes. The yellow outline of the unit badge of the second aircraft visible in this picture is a traditional indication of the individual squadrons within the Büchel fighter-bomber wing. Aircraft: Tornado IDS - 45+19 - GAF/JaboG 33 Picture taken at: Spot 2 Picture: Oliver Zarden Date: 28/10/2004

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