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RESEARCH,
INTERVIEWS,
AND IMAGES
IN ARTICLES
Sven's work has been published worldwide in various international aviation magazines. Below you will find some of his work that was recently released.
RECENTLY RELEASED WORK
PTISI
MAGAZINE
May 2022. A 8-pages report on the Malta Air Wing following a great collaboration with the unit, including information from an interview with Commander LtCol James Thomas Grech and an extensive inflight photoshoot with the beautiful Alouette III.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE
February 2022. A 19-pages report on the evolution of the RNLAF's Chinook fleet. The article includes an exclusive interview with the (now former) 298 Sqn RNLAF commander LtCol. Van den Berg.
OFFICIAL ESTONIAN AF CALENDAR 2022
December 2021. The official annual calendar of the Eesti õhuvägi (Estonian Air Force) contains four images. One image shows an Estonian aircraft: a Robinson R44 in a hover over the Jägala waterfall. Sven provided this image.
HELIOPS CALENDAR 2022
November 2021. Sven contributed to the renowned HeliOps Magazine Calendar 2022 with an image of a Fuchs Helicopter MD530F on the Hüfi Glacier in the Swiss mountains.
Koku-Fan
November 2021. A four-page in-depth publication covering the Airbus A330 MRTTs operating from Eindhoven Airbase and FOB Cologne-Wahn. Including an exclusive interview with unit commander Col. Jurgen van der Biezen and some unique image material.
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE
October 2021. A 12-pages report on the renewal of the Dutch Chinook Delta-fleet with the standardized CH-47F MYII CAAS. Including a unique insight into the squadron thanks to an extensive interview with 298 squadron commander LtCol Niels van den Berg.
AIR INTERNATIONAL
June 2021. A six-page article that provides insight into the brand new Multinational MRTT Unit (MMU), operating a fleet of A330 MRTTs from MOB Eindhoven Airbase and FOB Cologne-Wahn. Including an exclusive interview with unit commander Col. Jurgen van der Biezen and some unique image material.
AIRFORCES MONTHLY
May 2021. Inset cover image and a 7-page article on the Dutch NH-90NFH fleet.
AIRFORCES MONTHLY
April 2021. A 8-pages report on the Montenegrin Air Forces new Bell 412 EP(I)s. The article provides an insight into recent developments within the Montenegrin Air Force and includes an exclusive interview with Lieutenant Colonel Jovan Radeta and footage from various A2A photo flights with the unit.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE
March 2021. A 20-pages report on the North Macedonian Air Brigade through the years. The article includes an exclusive interview with the former Brigade commander colonel Malezanski and is supported by exclusive A2A images.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE CALENDAR 2021
November 2020. HeliOps Frontline Magazine published four of Svens images in their 2021 calendar. January 2021 shows three air2air images, including a formation of two Gazelles in Montenegro, a Romanian Puma Naval and Montenegrin Bell 412. January 2022 includes Svens shot of a North Macedonian Mi-8MTV-2.
HELIOPS CALENDAR 2021
November 2020. Sven contributed to the renowned HeliOps Magazine Calendar 2021 with an image of an Atlantic Airways AW-139 approaching the heliport of Froðba on the Faroe Islands.
AIR INTERNATIONAL
November 2020. A four-page article on the Elementary Military Pilot Training (EMVO) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Sven made a major contribution in both text and image, a collaboration with writers at KeyAero.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE
September 2020. A 17-page article reporting on a decade of Dutch NH-90NFH operations.
VAYU AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE REVIEW
August 2020. Three pages Force Report on the North Macedonian Air Force Brigade, including an exclusive interview with the North Macedonian Air Force commander Col. Robert Malezanski and (air-2-air) images.
AEROSPACE
AND DEFENSE
August 2020. A 12-pages report on the IAR330L Puma Naval of the Romanian Navy. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE
July 2020. Cover shot and 15-pages report on the Montenegrin Air Forces new Bell 412 EP(I)s. The article includes an interview with Chief of Operations at the Air Force Command Lieutenant Colonel Jovan Radeta and exclusive images shot during several A2A flights with the Montenegrin Air Force.
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
March 2020. Report on the 'Romanian Black Sea Knights'. This maritime helicopter unit operates with three IAR330L Puma Naval continuously from the east coast of Romania. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.
AEROSPACE
AND DEFENSE
February 2020. A ten pages article, including four pictures, on the Royal Netherlands Airforces EMVO flight training. Reporting on the recent PC-7 fleet overhaul and informing on the future of the squadron.
HELIOPS FRONTLINE
January 2020. A 15-page report on the 'Romanian Black Sea Knights'. This maritime helicopter unit operates with three IAR330L Puma Naval continuously from the east coast of Romania. The article includes an interview with unit commander Marius Mitric and exclusive images shot during the 5.5 hours that Sven flew with the unit.
4ROTORS
Spring 2019. Four pages reporting on the Dutch all rounder, the Boeing AH-64D Apache. An article on the attack helicopter in service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
AIR INTERNATIONAL
December 2018. A four pages article reporting on the AW-139 operations of Atlantic Airways above the the Faroe Island; a rugged archipelago with eighteen treeless, inhospitable Islands. Including an exclusive interview with the CEO of the company: Jóhanna á Bergi.
AIRFORCES MONTHLY
December 2018. Four images supporting a six-pages article reporting on the small but valuable Montenegrin Air Force. Including several interviews, coverphoto and full air-2-air photoreport.
AIRFORCES MONTHLY
October 2018. One page article, including three images, reporting on the CH-47D and CH-47F Chinook operations within the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
WARBIRDS INTERNATIONAL
October 2018. A ten pages report on the latest developments regarding a U-Boats killing PBY-5A and new Dutch Government regulations.
FLYMAG
July 2018. A sixtien pages report on a 'Double Decade of Dutch Delta'. An insight in the Dutch Apache Ops.
AEROSPACE
AND DEFENSE
June 2018. A ten-pages report on the Royal Netherlands Airforces Apaches. Including the latest insights on the purchase, operations and future of the Dutch AH-64DNL and some unique imagery.
AIR INTERNATIONAL
May 2018. Four pages article on 'NATO's Newest', including several interviews, coverphoto and full air-2-air photoreport of the Montenegrin Air Force Gazelles.
LOTNICTWO
April 2018. Five pages reporting on the Montenegrin Air Force. Including an exclusive interview with Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Pavlovic, full air-2-air photoshoot of the Montenegrin Gazelles and a coverphoto.
FLYPAST
September 2017. Two pages profile reporting on the world’s oldest airworthy Catalina, a wartime U-boat killer; the Dutch PBY-5. Including full (onboard) photoreport.
PTISI AND DIASTIMA
September 2017. Four pages article reporting on the Irish Air Corps, including four exclusive interviews with PiC's and commanders.
AIRFORCES MONTHLY
August 2017. Five pages article reporting on 25 years of Macedonian Air Force Brigade, including an exclusive interview with Macedonian Air Force commander Col. Robert Malezanski.
ROTORBLATT
May 2017. Three pages article reporting on the turbulent developments in the Dutch helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), including full photoreport.
ROTORBLATT
January 2016. Three pages article reporting on the Dutch Al.3s being withdrawn from service.
HELICOPTER MAGAZINE EUROPE
Jan/Feb 2016. Six pages article concerning the farewell of the remaining RNLAF Alouette III.
HELICOPTERLIFE
Spring 2015. Four pages article reporting on military Search and Rescues, the end of an era.
ROTORBLATT
February 2015. Three pages article on the RNLAF SAR farewell.
HELICOPTERLIFE
Spring 2014. Two pages article reporting on former Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Alouette IIIs.
DE VLIEGENDE HOLLANDER
Sept/Oct 2012. Cover image and photo of the Royal Netherlands Navy SH-14D Lynx farewell.
ONZE LUCHTMACHT
Aug/Sept 2010. Two pages article concerning Belgian Air Force elementary flight training.
ONZE LUCHTMACHT
Dec/Jan 2010. Two pages article reporting on the International Air Cadet Exchane (IACE).