... of stone and snow in the background.
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Another great thing to do around Aoraki is a sightseeing flight. Taking the “Grand Traverse” ...
... a lot of fun when flying this historic biplane, but it also asks a little bit of extra caution and delicate handling during ground operations.
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Even during the regular shooting practice, young pilots have to get their feel for the shooting range and the flying circuit that covers all of the ground targets. It has a shape similar to a clover ...
... the Frecce’s only show on home grounds this year, and despite the run for tickets, Rivolto airbase felt rather empty this time. This is compared to around 450.000 visitors, who visited the Frecce’s anniversary ...
... heavy tropical rain. Due to this, their flying boats sometimes had to stay on the ground for several days. But by that time, German submarines only very rarely advanced into these areas. Mainly routine ...
... so the Phantom became more potent in the air-ground role and was able to overtake roles from the indigenous Mitsubishi F-1.
The force of the fighter jets was enlarged by RF-4E Phantoms that were able ...
... Ju-52 „D-AQUI“ and who could also provide the background of professional civil aviation pilots. They did not only adapt the flight manuals for this type, but also performed the acceptance flights for the ...
... on ground this 75th anniversary of D-Day also brought some highlights for the aviation enthusiast, in particular the Douglas DC-3 Dakota and its military variants such as the C-47. Hundreds of those aircraft ...
... the Sopwith Pup, Bristol Scout or the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2, together with the Nieuport N.11 and N.16, clearly had the air sovereignty this time. While they were circling above the showground, German ...
... the sunset, with people standing on ground, saluting the helicopter for its life-saving service and waving farewell.
Unfortunately for the team behind this special scheme, all of the planned public appearances ...
... that seeing this plane in the air are so rare. But when in the air, the I-16 is amazing! Gone is the impression of a stubby looking plane on ground when you get to see its large wings from the top. Due ...
... A (full name withheld on security grounds) was even clearer about the graduates’ future tasks: “You will receive great power in the near future and will be required to use it,” he observed. The importance ...
... goggles that is reflected on their faces. Protected by the darkness the rest of the exercise is carried out in secrecy.
Where? "Schnöggersburg", Military Training Ground Colbitz, Germany When? July ...
... ground infrastructure for the "Adir" had to be moved to Uvda, it was also necessary to break out the massive concrete gates of the shelters. Otherwise the "Adir" with its wide V-tail would not hav e fitted ...
... together with a Eurofighter Typhoon, nothing more. A RAF Typhoon was also only present on Tuesday in the static display, and one sole Tornado GR.4 could be found on the ground. This was the types last ...
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Melun-Villaroche Airfield - a perfect location
The Melun-Villaroche airfield is dominated by large aircraft hangars designed by Gustav Eiffel. They provide an impressive background for the static display ...
... down in a relaxed atmosphere on the North-Eastern edge of the runway and slightly elevated gives a nice view and good contrast by the trees in the background. Those who want the sun in their back can also ...
... also celebrated the Polish Air Force’s 100th anniversary. And not only that, the Polish Air Force / Siły Powietrzne was also hampered by the grounding of two main jet fighter types that significantly reduced ...
... landing on that afternoon. But the clouds building up in the background over the central island’s mountain range were a clear sign that the atmosphere is rather active at that period of the year and weather- ...
... feature to appreciate the reception by airshow organizers and recognize the friendship of airshow enthusiasts around Europe.
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