Emmen 2026

Some impressions from few visits to Emmen Air Base in 2026.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | J-5018 | Swiss Air Force | This F/A-18C Hornet used to be the squadron plane of Fl St 18 which has been merged as of 01JAN2026 together with Fl St 17 to the new Fl St 35. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 02.07.2026
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
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Swiss Air Force
| 07-7177 | | This Dover-based C-17 is seen here departing Emmen AB for a fuel-stop at Prestwick before continuing its journey to Andrews AFB outside of Washington DC. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026

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Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | 07-7185 | US Air Force | This Boeing C-17A Globemaster III has just arrived from Ramstein AFB and is now taxing to its parking position. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
07-7185
US Air Force
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | 07-7185 | US Air Force | Unmarked military aircraft of the US Air Force are becoming more and more common, making photography of these planes quite boring. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
07-7185
US Air Force
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | 01-0193 | US Air Force | This Boeing C-17A Globemaster III has been loaded at Emmen AB and is now departing for Mildenhall. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
01-0193
US Air Force
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | 07-7177 | US Air Force | This Boeing C-17A Globemaster III has used the entire length of the runway for its landing and is now taxing to its parking position | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
07-7177
US Air Force
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | 07-7177 | US Air Force | This Boeing C-17A Globemaster III has just arrived at Emmen AB and is going to pick up some of the equipment used during the peace negociations at the Burgenstock resort. | EMMEN (LSME/---) 24.06.2026
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
07-7177
US Air Force
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