... pate due to operational reasons. But despite that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II presented a solo display, and the C-130H Hercules made a simulated approach to Omaka’s grass runway.
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... assembled on the tarmac. They stood side-by-side with the line-up of the Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France as well as the Rafales of the Armée de l’Air / French Air Force’s Rafale Solo Display. Especiall ...
... he logo itself includes the „100th anniversary of the Polish Air Force“, visitors expect to see more Polish airplanes in the air than just the two Polish display teams and an F-16 solo display. As such, ...
... a blue sky!
Obviously the USAF F-16 "Viper" solo display could not really compete with the show of the "Blues", but it did put a nice display in the humid sky of Houston and the Heritage Flight in formati ...
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The Flying Bulls
Last but by far not leas the Flying Bulls from Salzburg were also quite active. With several solo displays during the day they have put up a spectacularly coordinated routine wit ...
... were flown together in a big formation, and subsequently split up to do solo displays or perform in smaller formations.
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... Fulcrums
Unfortunately the Solo Display of the Slovakian MiG-29 Fulcrum did not take place this year due to health reasons of the display pilot, but the aerobatic routine of a two-ship formation of Fulcrum ...
... in this year was the presence of the US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon display team. The team used two of the jets from Misawa that wear the famous „WW“ tail code. The flying was a pure solo display and ...
... only be used for air policing and adversary tasks.
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Swiss Air Force Helicopters, Hornets and Tigers in the Alps
Apart from this impressive and unique live-firing the F/A-18C ...
... solo display was performed as well as there were several appearances of the Luftwaffe’s newest asset, the H145M helicopter, which replaced the Bo105 in its role to support the special operating force ...
... the Eurofighter’s introduction into service more than 10 years ago the Luftwaffe provides a solo display with the Eurofighter, proudly presented by one of Neuburg’s pilots! This day was officially part ...
... a focus of the flying program have been the aircraft of the Slovak Air Force, first and foremost the venerable MiG-29 with the much anticipated solo display. The smile on the face of the Slovakian MiG-29 ...
... and rated as a total success!
Where? Zeltweg, Steiermark, Austria When?02-03/09/2016
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Whereas the Airpower show at Zeltweg, Austria was in ...
... and as no solo Display teams exist in Japan, the flying program during airshows in usually performed by the home units, demonstrating maneuvers and role demos of their operational flying.
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... as a solo display as well as the Al Fursan national aerobatic team. It was clearly visible that the Al Fursan were trained and inspired by the Italian Frecce Tricolori, who were also present at Dubai this ...
... to the Cessna A-37B Dragonfly that is employed for close air-support missions, making good use of the many hardpoints under its wings. The A-37B Dragonfly for the solo display featured a nice special scheme, ...
... a pair of Mi-17 and Mi-24, the L-159 solo display and of course the CzAF Saab Gripen.
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... including also the Slovakian and Polish MiG-29 Fulcrum solo displays. Nevertheless, there was a wealthy mix of aircraft in Sliac on this last August week-end.
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... which made its first appearance in France. Before its solo display it was nicely flown in a three-ship formation together with a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.
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... lements in a well coordinated display, showing solo presentations and a nice formation overflight to conclude the demonstration. With the three helicopters hovering above the runway the Transall performed ...