The Annual Royal Netherlands Air Force ?Open Dagen? where held at Volkel AB this year, and the main theme in 2004 was the anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. For this occasion the Dutch Ministry of Defense gave the permission to repaint on of the older Vipers in the colors of the F-16 prototype. Other highlight was that the Dutch F-16 Demo pilot was allowed to use flares in his outstanding display. On the ground, the Bulgarian Antonov and the two Royal Navy Sea Harriers where highly appreciated by the numerous Dutch spotters attending this show.
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