What
Apache Demo Team, the Royal Netherlands Air Force AH-64D airshow display act.

Where
Gilze-Rijen & Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.

When
1 April & 24 May 2011.

Objective
To create some free publicity for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's lesser-known display team in anticipation of the upcoming airshow season and to emphasize the aspect of teamwork, which is part of the RNLAF's motto.


Photo opportunity
Two full days of photography while the team practiced the new display routine.


Gathering of information
Interview with both display pilots and informal talks with other team members.


Article quote
"During the display, the co-pilot stands in direct contact with a coach on the ground who assesses the display and makes sure safety is not affected by external factors, such as an aircraft flying into the Control Zone. The coaches also take over some of the administrative work so the pilots can focus on the flying. Besides the support they get from their coach, Wally and Wokkel would obviously not be able to fly without four ground crews who travel along with them to every airshow. It takes a team to get an Apache airborne and the RNLAF's motto (One team, one task) is reflected in the name given to what is essentially a solo display act."