NATO Tiger Meet

 

NATO Tiger Association - Hard to be humble. Photo by Bob Franklin

 

For many years NATO has organised a meet of flying units which all have one thing in common. Over the years the Tiger Meet has evolved from a social get to together to a real flying exercise, in which the capabilities of the various participating types were put to good use. The tradition is for participating units to have at least one of their Aircraft painted with a Tiger inspired paint scheme.

 

NATO Tiger Meet Association Website

 

Kleine Brogel Air Base NATO Tiger Meet 2009

 

The NATO Tiger Meet 2009 was held at Kleine Brogel in Belgium.

Aircraft taking part in the days missions taxied in a way which enabled the waiting photographers to get some excellent shots. The organisers had taken into consideration what the photographers wanted and parked the specially painted Tiger Aircraft where they were accessible instead of in the shelter area.

This event must almost unique, with such hardware being on display and operating all from the same Airfield. With such a mix and match of Aircraft from some of the World's finest Air Forces this event has become something of an icon.

 

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin