Gert Kromhout
Military aviation writer and photographer

Publications around the world

31 March 2006

Last Tomcat Cruise

Publication: International Air Power Review (2006)
The Last Tomcat Cruise

Last Tomcat Cruise
Report from the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf in October 2005. The Roosevelt had just commenced her 2005/2006 cruise. The final two Grumman F-14 Tomcat squadrons, VF-31 'Tomcatters' and VF-213 Black Lions were embarked for the very last Tomcat cruise.

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2 November 2016

"Bliksems op Zee"

Publication: Onze Luchtmacht (Dutch Air Force Magazine) (5/2016)
Bliksems op Zee

VFA-101 'Grim Reapers' was in augustus 2016 voor het eerst sinds het de laatste klas F-14 Tomcat-vliegers qualificeerden in 2005 weer aan boord  van een vliegdekschip. Ditmaal namen ze de F-35C Lightning II mee. Tegelijkertijd was VX-23 'Salty Dogs' aan boord voor de laatste van drie test fases genaamd Development Test 3. De carrier was de USS George Washington (CVN-73).

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2 November 2016

"Grim Reapers Back on Deck"

Publication: Combat Aircraft Monthly (November 2016)
Grim Reapers Back on Deck

VFA-101 'Grim Reapers' went back to the ship for the first time since they carrier qualified the last class of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in March 2005, This time with the Lockheed Martin F-35C 'Lightning II'.

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2 November 2016

"Dogs and Reapers share the deck"

Publication: Air International (October 2016)
Dogs and Reapers share the deck

VFA-101 'Gream Reapers' went to the boat for carrier qualifications for the first time while VX-23 'Salty Dogs' conducted the development test phase 3. A report from the USS George Washington (CVN-73).

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1 November 2016

"Sunset for the Super Etendard"

Publication: Air Force Monthly (October 2016)
Sunset for the Super Etendard

The Super Etendard Modernise retired from French Navy service in July 2016.

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31 October 2016

"Making It Real"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (July 2015)
Making It Real

Exercise reports: Frisian Flag 2015 and EARTT 2015

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31 October 2016

"A Special Breed"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (September 2015)
A Special Breed

New equipment for the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall.

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29 October 2016

"Running on Empty"

Running on Empty

Force Report Royal Netherlands Air Force.

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29 October 2016

"Mirage F1 Sunset"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (August 2014)
Mirage F1 Sunset

Retirement of the Dassault Mirage F1 from French Air Force service.

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29 October 2016

"RoCAF"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (April 2015)
RoCAF

Republic of China Air  Force

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29 October 2016

"Taiwan Tigers"

Publication: Combat Aircraft Monthly (March 2015)
Taiwan Tigers

The Republic of China F-5 Tiger IIs

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29 October 2016

"Taiwan"

Publication: Combat Aircraft Monthly (February 2015)
Taiwan

Report on the Grumman S-2T Trackers of the Republic of China Air Force.

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6 April 2014

"Dutch C-130 squadron"

Dutch C-130 squadron

Coming soon in Combat Aircraft Monthly, 336 squadron Royal Netherlands Air Force. Enjoy the gallery!

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22 October 2013

"ECE 5/330 report published in Dutch"

Publication: Onze Luchtmacht (October/November 2013)
ECE 5/330 report published in Dutch

The Dutch Air Force Association magazine Onze Luchtmacht published a five-page report and added a nice centerfold of a Rafale and Mirage F1CR in formation!

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6 October 2013

"Gallery update: 323 squadron special tail"

Publication: Koku Fan (September 2013.)
Gallery update: 323 squadron  special tail

Photo shoot with special tail F-16AM of 323 squadron over Vlieland and Waddenzee in late May 2013.

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31 August 2013

"Gallery update: Orange Lion Photo Shoot"

Publication: none Gallery update: Orange Lion Photo Shoot

On the 31st of May Frank Crebas set up a photo shoot of the Orange Lion, the specially painted F-16AM of the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 demonstration team.


 

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5 July 2013

"Escadron de Reconnaissance 2/33 'Savoie'"

Escadron de Reconnaissance 2/33 'Savoie'

The last Mirage F1 squadron of the French Air Force is busy as every. Despite slated for disbandment in June 2014 the squadron remains combat ready until almost the end.

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26 May 2013

"Escadron de Chasse et d'Éxperimentations 5/330"

Escadron de Chasse et d'Éxperimentations 5/330

Escadron de Chasse et d'Expérimentations 5/330 Côte d'Argent is the operational test and evaluation squadron of the French Air Force. It is part of the Centre d’Expériences Aériennes Militaires at Mont de Marsan Air Base. A report on this special unit will be published in Combat Aircraft Monthly later this year.

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15 February 2013

"Ike of Arabia"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (March 2013)
Ike of Arabia

This report was prepared in early October 2012 on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the North Arabian Sea during Operation Enduring Freedom operations. PDF of the article is available.

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15 February 2013

"Volkel Vipers"

Publication: Combat Aircraft (February 2013)
Volkel Vipers

Once, the Royal Netherlands Air Force maintained the largest F-16 fleet outside the US Air Force. Despite almost continuous use in real world operations since 1993 the fleet was decimated in the past two decades. Exclusive photography by Frank Crebas/Bluelifeaviation.nl.

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17 January 2013

"Ike/CVW-7 in OEF Arabian Sea"

Publication: Koku Fan (February 2013)
Ike/CVW-7 in OEF Arabian Sea

Photo report of Carrier Air Wing 7 on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea.

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17 November 2012

"The Danger Zone"

Publication: Combat Aircraft (November 2012)
The Danger Zone

RAF Mildenhall is home to the US Air Force's 352nd Special Operations Group, equipped with MC-130H Combat Talons and MC-130P Combat Shadows.

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16 October 2012

"Operation Harmattan"

Publication: Onze Luchtmacht (Number 4, 2012)
Operation Harmattan

French aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle in Operation Harmattan, the French efforts over Libya.

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15 October 2012

"Super Etendard, 'La 'Glorieuse'"

Publication: Combat Aircraft (October 2012)
Super Etendard, 'La 'Glorieuse'

Report on Flottille 17, the last French Super Etendard unit. (Embark on FNS Charles de Gaulle in April 2012 with co-author Stephan de Bruijn.)

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22 March 2012

"352nd SOG gallery added"

Publication: online (online)
352nd SOG gallery added

Photo report 352nd SOG

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24 January 2012

"French Air Force Review"

Publication: Combat Aircraft (January 2012)
French Air Force Review

Gert Kromhout and Stephan de Bruijn review the current French Air Force

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24 July 2011

"Operation Unified Protector"

Publication: Koku Fan (July 2011)
Operation Unified Protector

photo report of a tanker mission over the Mediterranean Sea during the air operations over Libya.

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16 June 2011

"Tiger's Last Roar"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (June 2011)
Tiger's Last Roar

Report on Escadron de Chasse 1/12 'Cambresis'.

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24 May 2011

"Cover photo Dutch Air Force magazine"

Publication: Vliegende Hollander (Mei 2011)
Cover photo Dutch Air Force magazine

Cover photo and some photos inside of F-16s of the Royal Netherlands Air Force during Operation Unified Protector. The photos were taken from a C-135FR of the French Air Force flying out of Istres Air Base, France.

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1 March 2011

"The French-Qatari Connection"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (November 2011)
The French-Qatari Connection

Qatar's involvement in the recent Libyan campaign.

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24 August 2010

"F1 Finale"

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (August 2010)
F1 Finale

The Mirage F1 slowly retires from active service.

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24 June 2010

"Versleten Transalls"

Publication: Onze Luchtmacht (June/July 2010)
Versleten Transalls

Ageing French C-160 Transall transport planes still perform vital transport duties.

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31 March 2006

"Last Tomcat Cruise"

Publication: International Air Power Review (2006)
Last Tomcat Cruise

The Last Tomcat Cruise

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26 October 2005

"Last Class Baby! "

Publication: Air Forces Monthly (October 2005)
Last Class Baby!

Gert Kromhout and Stephan de Bruijn went aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt for the last F-14 carrier qualifications undertaken by the Tomcat Fleet Replenishment Squadron, VF-101 'Grim Reapers'.

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