Vampire FB Mk 6s of the Piloten-Schulen in fight over the central Alps. It will be noted that the FB Mk 6s have been fitted with the noses of redundant Venoms. The first Vampire FB Mk 6s reached Switzerland 38 years ago, in 1949, the first Vampire two-seaters following six years later. These veterans will finally give place to the BAe Hawk from 1990.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Vampire / D.H.100 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

After basic instruction on the Alouette II, all helicopter pilots convert to the Alouette III.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Aviation Alouette III / SA.316 / SA.319 - ФранцияFrance - 1959

The most recent addition to the Flugwaffe inventory, the Pilatus PC-7, is seen here flying over the Mittelland. Future fast jet pilots spend 18 weeks on the PC-7, 14 at the Piloten-Rekrutenschulen and four at the Piloten-Unteroffiziersschule.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1966

The Pilatus P-3, piston-engined progenitor of the PC-7, has served since the mid-'fifties and is now relegated to the instrument training role for future helicopter pilots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus P-3 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1953

During their third 23-week instructional phase, pupil pilots convert either to the Hunter T Mk 68 (shown) or the Northrop F-5F at the Piloten-Offiziersschulen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hunter T - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955

Vampire T Mk 55s of the Piloten-Schulen in fight over the central Alps. The first Vampire FB Mk 6s reached Switzerland 38 years ago, in 1949, the first Vampire two-seaters following six years later. These veterans will finally give place to the BAe Hawk from 1990.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Vampire T / Vampire NF / D.H.113 / D.H.115 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1950

During their third 23-week instructional phase, pupil pilots convert either to the Hunter T Mk 68 or the Northrop F-5F (shown) at the Piloten-Offiziersschulen. The aircraft in the foreground bears the insignia of Fliegerstaffel 13, this hav­ing been the third militia squadron to equip with the Tiger II.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5F - СШАUSA - 1974