Aviation Week Photo Contest 2024

Winner of the 2024 Aviation Week Photo Contest – Commercial Aviation category

Some great news at the end of the year. I have won the Commercial Aviation category of the Aviation Week Photo Contest 2024. I am incredibly proud and excited to win this first prize. Aviation Week is one of the leading aviation publishers in the world. And to win in this contest is a great honour. I am deeply passionate about aviation photography. And being recognised in this way feels like a big achievement.

About this photo

I took the winning photo at Zurich Airport in October 2023. The photo shows an Air Malta Airbus A320-200 taking off from Runway 28. After a heavy storm, the sun made a brief appearance, casting a beautiful light on the scene as the aircraft kicked up a cloud of water. In that sense it was one of those moments where nature and aviation came together perfectly. And I was fortunate to be there to capture it.

Buy this award winning photo

You can buy this photo as art on canvas or acrylic glass or as a professional print in my webshop. As a special offer for this occasion you can buy any product that you buy with this photo as a subject with 15% discount for a limited time with discount code: AVWEEK2024.

Professional print of award winning photo Aviation Week photo contest 2024
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Us the discount code in the check out and do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

Also in the BOSCHH Airliners Calendar 2025

This photo is also featured in my Airliners Calendar 2025 in the month of September. So if you order the calendar you can enjoy this picture for the entire month as well as all fine selection of other pictures.

A3 Aviation Calendar 2025 September - Airbus A320 from Air Malta during take off from ZRH
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A boost to my passion for aviation

I’ve spent 30+ years photographing aircraft. Each photo tells a story, and I’m always looking for those unique moments that stand out. I always strive to catch the the power and beauty of flight. Ideally combined with crazy weather. In this photo everything came together.

This particular photo reminds me why I love aviation photography. It’s about more than just capturing an image; it’s about being in the right place at the right time and being prepared to seize the opportunity. Winning this award is a wonderful reminder of why I continue to pursue this passion.


GLV V Low Fly Area photo report

The GLV V Photo report is live!

In the past two years I have paid many visits to the GLV V low fly area. Now I have made a GLV V photo report. GLV V is one of a dozen low fly areas in The Netherlands. It is located on the Oirschotse Heide near Eindhoven Air Force Base. The large sand plates and dense forest make the area very attractive for practising brown out landings, troop extractions and confined landings.

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Dutch Air Force Helicopter Types at GLV V

The best aspect of GLV V is that the area is publicly accessible. Enthusiasts can observe all the action from a relatively close distance. Therefore the GLV V has become a very popular destination for Military Aviation enthousiasts over the years. Seeing Chinooks perform brown out landings from close by is nothing short of amazing. That is exactly what you will get at GLV V Low Fly Area. A mix of forest, heath fields and sand plains that forms an amazing blend with the DHC helicopters based at Gilze Rijen Air Force Base.

ll Dutch military helicopter operations are grouped in the DHC. DHC stands for Defence Helicopter Command. DHC currently operates the following helicopters:

  • Boeing AH-64D Apache

  • Boeing CH-47F MYII CAAS Chinook

  • Eurocopter AS532 Cougar

  • NH Industries NH90

The first three Dutch helicopter types operate from Gilze Rijen Air Force Base and can be seen on a daily basis at GLV V. The NH90 makes occasional appearances.

Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopter at the GLV V low fly area near Oirschot

Spotting an Photography Tips for GLV V

In the GLV V Photo Report you can see all aspects of training that the DHC conducts in this area. On top of that I have included all the hints and spotting tips you need for visiting the area including where to park your car and how to get the best photos of the helicopters at GLV V.

GLV V is an amazing place to visit, and I can highly recommend paying a visit if you have time. Make sure to read my hints and tips to the area to optimise your chances of nice pictures. If you have any remarks or questions, do get in touch. Enjoy!

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Boeing AH-64 Apache in the snow