Category: Airshows

Airshows

Royal International Air Tattoo – RIAT 2013

20-21st July 2013 It is July again so the annual pilgrimage to the world’s greatest military airshow is made again. This year enjoyed excellent weather with two main display themes; ‘Sky Guardian’ featuring reconnaissance assets and all those concerned with airborne protection and...
Airshows

Phantom Finale

27-28 June 2013 This eagerly awaited event marked the end of the McDonnell F4 Phantom in German Air Force service. The smoke and noise of this popular aircraft will be sadly missed by aircrew and enthusiasts alike.
Airshows

Le Bourget Paris Airshow 2013

17-23 June 2013 This year’s Salon was a very different affair, lacking as it did any presence from the United States military who were suffering from the limitations of sequestration. With a large portion of their defence capability grounded or stood down...
Airshows

100th Anniversary of Dutch Aviation

14-15th June 2013 This eagerly awaited airshow attracted a good variety of military and historic aircraft and thousands of spectators, particularly on the Saturday. Arrangements were good though a long detour in and out was needed to reach the car parks. They...
Airshows

Centenary of Serbian Aviation

Originally billed as a weekend event this airshow only opened to the public on the Sunday in temperatures approaching 40 degrees. With private cars banned from 8 am the special buses soon became hot houses crammed with eager visitors who showed extreme...
Airshows

Centenary of the Russian Air Force

This spectacular event was to be the highlight of the Summer of 2012, even though the numerous Air Forces announced in the pre-publicity failed to arrive in any quantity. Had they arrived then I know not how they could have been fitted...
Airshows

Farnborough International Airshow 2012

Every two years industry giants and minnows flock to Farnborough to sign and announce contracts and size up opportunities for the future. 2012 was no exception though the appalling wet weather clearly dampened their spirits if the world wide recession was not...
Airshows

RIAT – Royal International Air Tattoo 2012

RAF Fairford This years Air Tattoo will be remembered first for the wet weather though this failed to spoil the event for thousands. The aircraft component was possibly the best for many year following lots of intense effort from the organisers. Highlights were...
Airshows

Yeovilton Air Day in Somerset

This established one-day event always has a maritime theme. This year it was a celebration of the Westland Lynx helicopter being the 40th anniversary of its first flight and still in production as the ‘Wildcat’. Numerous versions were on display including overseas...