Or preferably they could bring something altogether better like [...] T-41 [...] Agreed, the Kaan is incredibly ugly and really just looks like a bad F-22 ripoff, I'd prefer the named aircraft in this list over the Kaan anyday! Never thought I'd see the day that a Cessna 172 would appear on the wis...

So what's different between these "for photographer" ones and normal spotters packages? From my previous 3 experiences at AIRPOWER (all with Spotters Pass) it’s very noticeable that there’s not huge numbers present on Wednesday/Thursday but once the show days come, the Spotters Tent is ra...

Such a shame that one of the best shows in Europe for enthusiasts, presents such a headache for said enthusiasts to purchase a ticket! Absolutely bonkers method of operation. That said, I can't wait to be back on the hallowed ground, drinking Red Bull and photographing jets with that stunning backdr...

I believe the show at Kecskemét has been postponed until 2025 by the Hungarian MOD.

I do wonder if Cosford's size and location is part of the issue with non participation across the board. A highly restricted display area, short runway, limited static parking, combined with the high insurance to top it off. Shame really I’ve tired to avoid commenting on this thread, but given a co...

Bang average thread mate! Every shot a peach. Roll on 2024!

Thanks everyone. Here's to a great 2024!

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Mon 18 Dec 2023, 12:38 pm

One thing, I though the Knights flew Su-30s now??

Was a six-ship of Su-35S Flanker E jets at Dubai! A bit of googling suggests these newer single seaters replaced the Su-30SM twin sticks in 2020.

As the year draws to a close, can I say a massive THANK-YOU to DCW and all the thread contributors for this excellent thread. Always good quality images to enjoy and useful to keep a track of the movements and serviceability of the UK warbird scene. For example, learning PL983 has had D-Day stripes ...

As we start to look back on the year, I realised I've not post many shots on UKAR from my adventures, so thought it proper to share some for you to review. :rock: First time I pointed a camera an an aircraft was in late February, when I travelled to the Maldives for my Honeymoon. The highlight of th...

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Fri 17 Nov 2023, 10:09 am

Do we know was it a Boeing test pilot or a Qatari Air Force one?

It was a Boeing Test Pilot. Very impressive display!

Just adding a couple of types which haven't yet been posted...

It seems that the AAC Apache demo will be back for 2024, if you download the JHC 2024 display form you can book a flying Apache for your event. I'm sorry but you're reading into something that's not there. The Apache flying display has been on the JHC displays application every year (including this...

Forgot what an awesome variety of aircraft you can catch at FRA! Must get myself back there in the summer before all the A340's disappear. Thanks for posting.

Surprised and disappointed that this only generated two comments, given the almost mythical status the J-22 Orao used to hold on this forum in the airshow wishlist threads. Knew the images weren't world class but didn't think they were that bad! It would be great to hear more about the trip and why ...

Last month I travelled to Serbia, to attend their annual Open Day / Armed Forces Parade held at Batajnica Air Base (near Belgrade). For a myriad of reasons, it was quite the experience (and not a great one), but nevertheless pleasing to accomplish to goal of photographing a J-22 Orao! A select of im...

Honestly it'll be so funny if it's all a big washout Happy now Sam? :rage: Yes I get everyone's entitled to an opinion, and to voice it, I'm not challenging that. But, regardless if you like the Monarchy or not, many people (military and civilian) spent a significant amount of time working on that ...

Worth pointing out that this policy, requiring civilian aircraft performing flying displays over MOD property to hold £50 million of aviation liability insurance, came into force in February 2019 and is not something new for this year.

Would be good to know what’s happening to the Griffins, if anything. They're contractor owned, like the Shawbury machines were, so will be sold on to new operators. It's a shame, as the Griffin (HT1 & HAR2) fleet served the UK well and one of them deserved a place in the RAF Museum in my eyes.

Whilst not officially confirmed, it is my understanding that there will be no (or extremely limited) international participation in the flying display at this event. Their current intent is for only aircraft types flown by the Italian Air Force (past & present) to participate in the display prog...

In terms of an aviation spectacle, the 'Vibes in the Sky' segment of AIRPOWER22, with nine Alouettes flying together, was my highlight of the year from a spectators point of view, and a fantastic photographic oppurtunity to bid farewell to this charismatic helicopter. https://live.staticflickr.com/6...

An interesting thread with lots of interesting theories! I believe there is a clear split across nations on how they see and use their national aerobatic team. There are some who see the team as a national resource, sometimes tasked by government, such as the Red Arrows and Patrouille de France, who...

https://twitter.com/marinenationale/status/1572893949274255361?s=46&t=XXyiz4WjSl2V9LwFFWPGmQ Personally, I find the the H160 acquisition by various branches of the French Military a fairly rare example of a modern military procurement were the new aircraft is more interesting and better looking...

The weather is looking abysmal. A bit pessimistic. I'd describe it as changeable with the potential for some great photo's. It'll make a nice change from all that boring blue stuff at RIAT this year. Enjoy the show. No, as someone who has been booked to travel to Zeltweg since January for the show,...

the Polish, Turkish, Greek and Netherlands F-16's are the D model. Considering the Dutch don’t have F-16D (and coincidently have retired all their F-16BM) I think it’ll be a mix of single and twin sticks from the various nations sending Vipers to the show. Let’s be honest, the website list isn’t th...

This week the Austrian Air Force confirmed AIRPOWER22 will take place at Hinterstoisser Air Base in Zeltweg on Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd September. Whilst there's not a convenient list of participating aircraft on their website, from the Press Conference, the following items were announced: Frec...