As a former F-104 Starfighter Air Base and to emphasize the good relationship with the local communities, the Kleine Brogel 10th Tactical Wing is planing to place a F-104G on a roundabout between Peer and Kleine Brogel Air Base. Prior to the official ceremony which will take place in mid November, the 10th Tactical Wing organized an informal Starfighter pilots gathering at Kleine Brogel on Wednesday October 27th. The programme included 2 Italian F-104S-ASA-M Starfighters from 9 Stormo/10 Gruppo F-104S ASA-M based at Grazzanise, Italy.

At 12:00 we were welcome at Kleine Brogel Air Base. After paying entrance we were brought to the ramp/taxi track. Unfortunately the weather wasn't getting any better, the sun disappeared and high clouds appeared.

The ETA of the Italian F-104's was delayed with one hour; new ETA was 15:30 local. There were problems with one of the two F-104S's in Italy and the rule is; if one can't come, the other won't show up either. They usually fly abroad with at least two planes.

During the first launch of (31 Sm) F-16AM/BM's all the people were moved a couple of hundred meters because safety reasons. After this move the FX-94 was officially presented. This happened with a lot of water by the fire brigade and some of us were very wet! What about the camera's? After this presentation, F-16AM FA-114 flew a very impressive demo. The pilot did two very low passed with full afterburner over the crowd. After the demo the Viper pilot parked his Viper at the ramp.