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  • 2025, Aviation Nation, F-16C, F-22A, Fighting Falcon, Las Vegas, Nellis, Raptor, Thunderbirds, airshowAviation Nation 2025 at Nellis AFB, NV
    In Airshows
  • 2024, German Navy, Helicopter, Marineflieger, Nordholz, Sea King, detail, special schemeEnd of an Era: German Navy Sea King Mk.41 Completes Its Last Mission
    In Air Forces
  • 2025, A-10, Osan, South Korea, special scheme, static display, weaponOsan on Display: Air Power Day 2025
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  • 2025, Aviation Nation, F-16C, F-22A, Fighting Falcon, Las Vegas, Nellis, Raptor, Thunderbirds, airshow
    Airshows

    Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis AFB, NV

    Aviation Nation 2025: Thunderbirds, Raptors & More Over Nellis AFB Aviation Nation returned with full force in 2025, drawing over 100,000 visitors to Nellis AFB for a springtime spectacle of…

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  • 2024, German Navy, Helicopter, Marineflieger, Nordholz, Sea King, detail, special scheme
    Air Forces

    End of an Era: German Navy Sea King Mk.41 Completes Its Last Mission

    The German Navy officially retires the iconic Westland Sea King Mk.41 helicopters after more than 50 years of service. Renowned for search and rescue (SAR) missions, these maritime helicopters saved…

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  • 2025, A-10, Osan, South Korea, special scheme, static display, weapon
    Airshows

    Osan on Display: Air Power Day 2025

    After a six-year break, Osan Air Power Days returned in May 2025 with flight demos, static displays, and cultural events. Despite poor weather on Saturday and a subdued A-10 farewell,…

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  • 2024, Batajnica, ECM, Flag 2024, Fulcrum, MiG-29, QRA, Serbia Air Force, missile
    Air Forces,  Airshows

    Serbia’s Flag 2024: Air Power Showcase with MiG-29s and Helicopter Strength

    The Serbian Air Force and Air Defence (SAF&AD) delivered an impressive display of strength at “Flag 2024,” held at Batajnica Air Base on September 20th. Featuring over 6,000 personnel, 2,500…

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  • 2025, California, KC-135, March, March ARB, Stratotanker, USA, airshow, static display, sunrise
    Airshows

    Southern California Airshow 2025 at March ARB

    Explore the full event report of the 2025 SoCal Airshow at March Air Reserve Base, featuring thrilling jet performances, historic aircraft, and rare military flyovers.

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  • 2025, ETSN, Neuburg, Spottertag
    Airshows

    Castle Tiger Roars at Neuburg: Spotter Hour 2025

    The 2025 Spotter Hour at Neuburg brought aviation fans up close to the stunning new "Castle Tiger" Eurofighter of TaktLwG74. With dynamic flying displays, rare aircraft departures, and excellent access…

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  • Comparison of mirrorless cameras Canon EOS R3 R5 and Nikon Z8 Z9
    Blog,  Photography

    Going mirrorless – and my move from the Canon EOS R3/R5 to Nikon’s Z8 and Z9

    Going Mirrorless, and the switch from Canon to Nikon After two decades with Canon, I moved to Nikon’s Z9 and Z8 for high-speed aviation photography. Rolling shutter issues, shutter lag,…

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  • 2009, Holloman, Luftwaffe, Tornado, USA
    Air Forces,  Travel

    Celebrating a Milestone: 55,555 GAF FTC Flight Hours at Holloman AFB

    On October 13, 2009, the German Air Force Flying Training Center (GAF FTC) celebrated a major milestone at Holloman AFB: 55,555 flight hours with their Panavia Tornado fleet. A specially…

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  • 2025, A319, Airbus, F100, Fokker, Piestany, Slovakia, Slovakia Air Force, airshow, formation
    Airshows

    Piešťany Air Festival 2025

    The 2025 Festival letectva Piešťany turned the Slovak spa town into a lively aviation stage, blending fast jets, vintage aircraft, drone shows, and family fun. While the no-show of Slovakia’s…

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  • 2012, Blackjack, Engels, Long Range Aviation, Russia, Tu-160, Tupolev, White Swan, strategic
    Air Forces

    Inside Engels Airbase – Russia’s Strategic Aviation Powerhouse

    A rare, behind-the-scenes look at Engels Airbase—Russia’s top strategic bomber base and home to the mighty Tu-95 Bear and Tu-160 Blackjack. Join a visit to this Cold War giant and…

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  • 2025, F/A-18, Hornet, Meiringen, Swiss, Swiss Air Force, Switzerland
    Air Forces,  Travel

    Meiringen in a rush

    This was a short trip to Meiringen Airbase in central Switzerland at the beginning of February 2025. The main motivation for this trip was a rather long winter break without…

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  • 2010, Japan, Kyushu, tour
    Air Forces,  Travel

    Colourful Kyushu – Chasing Aggressors, Orions and much more in Japan

    JASDF Fightertown Nyutabaru with the colourful F-15J/DJ Aggressors, F-4EJ Phantoms, and the blue Mitsubishi F-2s at Tsuiki. Japan’s Southern island was always well worth a plane spotting trip during autumn…

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Aviation Photographer

My name is Andreas, I take photos of airplanes. I travel the world, and shoot everything else that’s looks nice. And aviation is my passion. Welcome to my website! And don’t forget, you’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take…

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Flashback to a hot and sandy day along the Sidewin Flashback to a hot and sandy day along the Sidewinder low level route earlier this yet. This was easily my most demanding photo shoot yet, driving through the night and empty dessert, followed by hours waiting in the heat and sandstorms, but finally, there she was... a Luftwaffe TORNADO 🔥 doing what it can do best, wings fully swept at 67° and coming in low and fast. #sidewinder #r2508 #lowlevelphotography #lowlevel #lowlevelflying #sidewinder #sidewinderlowlevel #jetsinthewild #tornado #panaviatornado #51tigers #natotigers #luftwaffe @team_luftwaffe @freundeskreis_luftwaffe_e.v @panavia.tornado.pictures @steve.lewis.photography @lookunderocks @51tigersschleswig #schleswig #jagel #tornadoecr #ecrtornado #pilotslife #lowandfast #wingsfullyswept #wingsweeper @wingsweeper @chrissi_tx322 @grisu322 @martin.aguera @philippetondeur2
Double pack - an F-35A and F-35B of the Italien AF Double pack - an F-35A and F-35B of the Italien AF 32 Stormo. Their display at Rivolto was a big surprise for me and catching them in this way absolutely made my day, even though the event was the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori display team. It would be cool if @aeronautica.militare would consider setting this up as an F-35 Display Team in the Future. There is a big potential in bringing these two versions of the lightning together. #rivolto #rivoltoairbase #freccetricolori #freccetricolore✈️🇮🇹 #ami #italianairforce #frecce #f35 #f35a #f35b @freccetricolori #frecce65 #udine @philippetondeur2 #airshow #airshowphotography #airshows @aeronautica_officialstore #freccetricolori65 #pan #instaavia #planeporn #instaaviationphotography #instaaviation
Fly my to the moon... Noble's display training did Fly my to the moon... Noble's display training did not only attract a huge amount of enthusiasts to Neuburg, it also provided a few lucky catches of his display jet in front of the moon. Thanks @bavarian_tigers to keep the community informed about those training flights 👏 (PS: no #photoshopping involved here...) @team_luftwaffe #bavariantigers #neuburg #eurofighter #luftwaffe #moon #moonshot #afterburner #reheat #flyingdisplay #airshowphotography
One year ago I spent a few days at Halim, the 'cit One year ago I spent a few days at Halim, the 'city airport' of Jakarta, Indonesia, and an active Air Force base. Unfortunately my hopes to catch some fighter jets did not materialize, and this year with the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence would have been a better bet... But still I was very happy about this Indonesian AF / TNIAU C295, and spent the days in great company of some fellow aviation photographers from Jakarta :) And getting a guided tour around the area brought some more nicely preserved warbirds in front of my lens. Great help by @romanovskies @kangpotret.aviation @hi.aviation @kfa_indonesia! 🙌 #KFAIndonesia #HUTRI80 #hutri80indonesia🇮🇩 #tniau
Don't throw away your old shots - technology might Don't throw away your old shots - technology might save them in a few years! Just like that one... Canopy reflections (see 2nd photo) spoiled the original photo, but I liked the motive and angle, therefore I kept it on my hard drive. With Lightroom's new "reflection removal tool", this shot could be saved with just one click 🤩 Of course it does not make reflection removal tricks when shooting through a canopy obsolete, but it's nothing short of amazing. #reflectionremoval #lightroom #adobelightroom #eurofighter #eurofightertyphoon #air2air #air2airphotography #airbus #wtd61 #flying #luftwaffe @nikondach #tornado #tornadoids #panavia_tornado
Job done! After two flying displays on the Saturda Job done! After two flying displays on the Saturday of @faircolombiaoficial 2025, @femahiester is being towed back in his "Viper Demo" jet to the parking position. I am usually not a big fan of such 'static' shots, but light was too good not to post this photo. And there has even been a small rainbow in the background. @viperdemoteam #f16 #f16fightingfalcon #f16viper #viperdemoteam #fair #fair2025 #rionegro #medellin #colombia #airshow #rainbow
Jungle Lion... the "Dardos", the two-ship Kfir dis Jungle Lion... the "Dardos", the two-ship Kfir display team of the @fuerzaaereacol , really delivered today on their first day at F-Air 2025 in Rionegro / Medellin. It was a spirited display routine in perfect light that kicked off already with this slight left turn after take-off. So glad I finally got to see some Kfirs flying. @colaerospotters @philippetondeur2 @faircolombiaoficial #colombia #kfir #fair #fair2025 #rionegro #medellin #fac @dardos111fsq
Air Defender special scheme comes to Manching. It Air Defender special scheme comes to Manching. It stayed for around two years on the jet. #tornado #tornadoids #luftwaffe @freundeskreis_luftwaffe_e.v @51tigersschleswig #panavia #panavia_tornado #airdefender #usa #america #usaf #starsandstripes
The Castle Tiger, and a great opportunity to get u The Castle Tiger, and a great opportunity to get up close to the jet at the @bavarian_tigers "Spotter Hour" last Friday. The event is always full of surprises, and you cannot go wrong attending it. Of course the public roll out of this stunning special scheme was the highlight of this year's event. @team_luftwaffe public work at its finest, thanks for setting it up! #aviationworld #planespotting #aviationphoto #natotigermeet #castletiger #neuburg #luftwaffe #eurofighter @_fighterflo @eurofighter.typhoon #eurofighter #tigerjet
"Limit Formation" on its way to the Tag der Bundes "Limit Formation" on its way to the Tag der Bundeswehr 2025. On short notice this photo opportunity came up, just as a dogged cloud layer showed up for take-off. But with a tight schedule and as such a mixed formation of an H145M LUH SOF and CH-53 is quite rare, I did not leave this opportunity out. Thanks to everyone involved in this smooth setup! #TDBW25 #bundeswehr #wtd61 #h145m #h145 #luftwaffe #teamluftwaffe #ch53 #ch53g #air2air #air2airphotography #helicopter #helicopters #formation #formationflying #specialforces #flighttest #ntps @airbus_helicopters #pilotslife #onlywithprofessionals #manching @team_luftwaffe @jvk2206 @xpilots_life @pb_helimedia @das_kommando_spezialkraefte @franky060185 @bap_bavarianaviationphotocrew @nazgul.53 @philippetondeur1
#throwbackthursday inspired by a recent @bap_bavar #throwbackthursday inspired by a recent @bap_bavarianaviationphotocrew post, this is my take on the special colored Tornado 45+99. This scheme celebrated 55.555 flight hours of the GAF FTC at Holloman AFB. Photo was taken on a sunny Mew Mexican afternoon in autumn 2009 after its first flight. More photos of that event are now available on my homepage. 45+99 vaiting for the next Mission... #tornadothursday #tornadoids #tornado #panavia #panaviatornado #aviationhistory #aviation #photography #aviationphotography #avgeek #aviationlovers #wso #pilots #fighterpilot #combataircraft #combatproven #fighterjet #jet #germanairforce #luftwaffe #teamluftwaffe #holloman #gafftc #specialscheme #tornado #panaviatornado #luftwaffe
Waterdrop demonstration by a Ukrainian An-32 at th Waterdrop demonstration by a Ukrainian An-32 at the Piestany airshow. I wouldn't have thought to see an Antonov from Ukraine in an airshow display this year. In this respect @festival_letectva clearly delivered, though the presence of UA Antonovs at Piestany is because they had to flee their home country because of the war brought by Russia. As a disappointment of the show though, the Slovak Air Show failed to send their widely expected F-16s for the fly-by... #Piestany #piešťany #airshow #firebomber #antonov #an32 #an32p #festivalletectva #slovakia #slovakairforce #waterdrop #firefighting
After the recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia After the recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian Long Range Aviation airbases, I had to dig out the photos from a unique visit to Engels in 2012. They are included in the most recent report on my website (⬆ link see above in Bio❗). Already back then Russian Tu-160 Blackjets and Tu-95 Bears were rather elusive, and this access to Engels really exclusive. Together with a small group of fellow enthusiasts we had a great day and good access at Engels. Today, watching those photos I can't get the photos of recent targets on Ukrainian territory out of my head... #Engels #engels2 #engelsairbase #tu160 #tu160blackjack #russia #longrangeaviation #engelsairbase #saratov #tupolev #tupolev160
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  • 2025, Aviation Nation, F-16C, F-22A, Fighting Falcon, Las Vegas, Nellis, Raptor, Thunderbirds, airshowAviation Nation 2025 at Nellis AFB, NV
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  • 2024, German Navy, Helicopter, Marineflieger, Nordholz, Sea King, detail, special schemeEnd of an Era: German Navy Sea King Mk.41 Completes Its Last Mission
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  • 2025, A-10, Osan, South Korea, special scheme, static display, weaponOsan on Display: Air Power Day 2025
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