Planespotting Ramstein: Heavies & Allied Air Combat Training

Dear friends, In June 2024, Ramstein Air Base hosted a 1 vs 1 aerial combat exercise where NATO fighter jets engaged in simulated dogfights. Pilots from multiple allied nations trained in one-on-one scenarios to improve maneuvering, targeting, and evasion skills. The drills focused on refining air combat tactics, increasing pilot proficiency, and enhancing interoperability between NATO air forces. Departing in waves of two aircraft, it was clear who was engaging in simulated dogfights. Unfortunately, there was no official list or public information about the outcomes of these mock engagements. Let’s take a closer look at some of the participants: USAF 89-2000 F-16CM: This aircraft began its operational career in 1990, delivered to the 70th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), later redesignated as the 70th Fighter Squadron (FS). In 1993, it was transferred to Ramstein Air Base, where it served with the 526th Fighter Squadron through 1994. During the Yugoslav Wars, this F-16 downed a Yugoslav Air Force Galeb with an AIM-9M Sidewinder missile over Bosnia. After completing several combat missions, it was relocated to Aviano Air Base, where it has remained for over 30 years. RDAF E-194 F-16AM: With its first flight in 1981, E-194 is one of the oldest active F-16s in the world. This particular jet began its service in the same squadron it flies with today. After several squadron transfers, it was upgraded from a Block 10 F-16 to a Block 20 MLU (Mid-Life Update) version. CONTENT: 00:00 USA USAF F-16C (31st FW Sticker) | 89-2009 | Departure 00:31 NED RNLAF F-35A (80yrs 322 SQN St.) | F-014 | Departure 01:02 FRA FRAF Rafale B | 4-HC | Arrival 01:34 NOR RNOAF F-35A | 5288 | Departure 02:05 FIN FnAF F/A-18C | HN-456 | Arrival 02:40 USA USAF C-17A | 06-6165 | Arrival 03:31 GER GAF EF2000 | 31+48 | Departure 04:14 USA USAF C-5M | 85-0004 | Arrival 05:08 USA USAF C-130J | 18-5919 | Arrival 05:39 NED RNLAF F-16A | J-020 | Departure 06:10 UPS 747-8F | N611UP | Departure 06:42 FRA FAF Rafale C | 30-VH | Arrival 07:15 NED RNLAF F-35A | F-039 | Departure 07:46 USA USAF C-5M | 85-0003 | Departure 08:49 USA USAF C-17A | 05-5139 | Departure 09:38 FRA FRAF Rafale B | 4-HC | Departure 10:10 USA USAF F-16C | 90-0813 | Departure 10:41 GBR RAF F-35B | ZM159 | Departure 11:13 FIN FnAF F/A-18C | HN-456 | Departure 11:57 USA USAF F-35A | 22-5683 | Arrival 12:30 FRA FRAF Rafale B | 4-HY | Arrival 13:19 USA USAF F-16C (80yrs 322 SQN St.) | F-014 | Arr.) 13:50 FRA FAF Rafale B | 30-FU | Arrival 14:21 GBR RAF F-35B | ZM159 | Arrival 14:52 BEL BAF F-16A | FA-135 | Arrival 15:34 NED RNLAF F-16A | J-641 | Arrival 16:19 USA USAF C-17A | 02-2112 | Arrival 16:56 USA USAF F-16C | 91-0403 | Departure 17:43 USA USAF F-16C | 90-0813 | Arrival 18:14 USA USAF C-17A | 03-3122 | Arrival 18:59 BEL BAF F-16A | FA-56 | Arrival 19:46 GBR RAF Eurofighter FGR.4 | ZK320 | Arrival 20:20 DNK RDAF F-16A | E-194 | Departure 20:51 NED RNLAF F-35A | F-018 | Arrival 21:17 GBR RAF Eurofighter FGR.4 | ZK366 | Departure 21:49 NOR RNOAF F-35A | 5288 | Arrival 22:22 NOR RNOAF F-35A | 5387 | Arrival What's your favorite? Write it in the comment!! Thanks for watching! We hope you like it and we would be happy about a like and subscription! If you are interested in a retail purchase of our videos, please contact us at the address given in the contact details. ________ EQUIPMENT Camera: 2x Sony RX10 IV: https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/compact-cameras/all-vlog-compact-cameras/p/dscrx10m4-b Microphone: 2x "Sennheiser MKE 400": https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/mke-400 ________ SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fraproductionsyt/ ________ (C) Copyright by FRAproductions. This footage is property of FRAproductions and can not be used without permission from FRAproductions.