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Swiss Fast Jets today
Switzerland’s fighter fleet remains defined by two iconic aircraft: the agile Northrop F-5 Tiger II and the powerful Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. While the Tiger nears retirement and now flies mainly…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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