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  • 2025, Abuja, Chengdu, F-7, J-7, MiG-21, NAF, Nigeria, Nigeria Air Force, airshowNigeria’s 1st International Airshow at Abuja
    In Airshows, Travel
  • 2025, Bienenfarm, Bücker, Jungmeister, PT.22, Ryan, Student, flightline, impression, overviewBienenfarm 2025 – VAWC & Bücker Meeting
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  • 2026, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, Ethiopia Air Force, Flanker, Su-30K, Suchoi, display, formationEthiopia’s Airpower Exposed – Black Lion Airshow 2026
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  • 2025, Aviation Nation, F-16C, F-22A, Fighting Falcon, Las Vegas, Nellis, Raptor, Thunderbirds, airshow

    Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis AFB, NV

    9. September 2025 /

    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

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

    31. August 2025 /

    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

    Osan on Display: Air Power Day 2025

    20. August 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

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

    15. August 2025 /

    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

    Southern California Airshow 2025 at March ARB

    5. August 2025 /

    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

    Castle Tiger Roars at Neuburg: Spotter Hour 2025

    7. July 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

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

    3. July 2025 /

    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

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

    24. June 2025 /

    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

    Piešťany Air Festival 2025

    23. June 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

    Inside Engels Airbase – Russia’s Strategic Aviation Powerhouse

    9. June 2025 /

    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

    Meiringen in a rush

    15. February 2025 /

    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

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

    12. February 2025 /

    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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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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In light of recent events — apparently even routin In light of recent events — apparently even routine formation flying can become a little more exciting than planned. This is the U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler team photographed at Oshkosh 2024. Most importantly today, all four crew members successfully ejected and survived today’s collision. #USNavy #EA18G #Growler #NavalAviation #MilitaryAviation #Oshkosh #EAAAirVenture #AvGeek #AviationPhotography #FlyNavy #Airshow #PlaneSpotting #MilitaryJets #AviationNews
Italian Navy Harries on the training deck at Grott Italian Navy Harries on the training deck at Grottaglie, taken from an AB212 helicopter. My hosts clearly made some extra steps to help me getting some unusual angles during that visit. #harrier #av8b #italiannavy #marina #marinamilitare @marinamilitareofficial @avianandrea #grottaglie #taranto
P-51 Mustang "Little Rebel" flying over Plzen for P-51 Mustang "Little Rebel" flying over Plzen for the Liberation Day Festival. An emotional moment to capture this American warbird over this western Bohemia city that was liberated by the troops of General George Patton's 3rd U.S. Army 81 years ago. Thank you all for making that flight happen @p51littlerebel @flyingsrs @michal_tvrznik @classictrainers ! What a splendid day in #czechrepublic🇨🇿 #plzen @slavnosti.svobody.plzen #pilsen #liberationday #liberationday2026 #warbird #warbirdphotography #p51mustang #p51 #airtoair #airtoairphotography @michal.krechowski @tocna.airport #usaaf #p51d #littlerebel #flyinghistory #plzenline #pilsener
Cartridge starts of the Phantoms J-79 engines were Cartridge starts of the Phantoms J-79 engines were always impressive, but I haven't seen many... This JG 74 F-4F Phantom was photographed at the departure day of the 2006 airshow at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania. #phantom #f4fphantom #f4phantom @f4_phantom_is_my_favorite_bird #luftwaffe #aircrewlife #cartridge #cartridgestart
Isn't she a good looking jet? Very pleased to fina Isn't she a good looking jet? Very pleased to finally catch 98+79 in her re-newed colour scheme in daylight. #tornado #panaviatornado #panavia #tornadoecr #flighttest @chrissi_tx322 @grisu322 #avgeeks #aviationnews #aviationdaily
NTM2026 will take place in Araxos in May and the f NTM2026 will take place in Araxos in May and the first Tiger jets start to show up. This is @51tigersschleswig Tiger Tornado leaving Manching, where the decoration was applied by @instz11oberflaechentechnik, back to its home airfield Jagel. #ntm26 #ntm2026 #araxos #jagel #tornado #tigermeet #nato
This special-painted Hind was a visitor to ILA Ber This special-painted Hind was a visitor to ILA Berlin in May/June 2008. It proudly wears the Hungarian national colours, and I am using it today to use "Thank you voters in #hungary🇭🇺 !", and thank you Europe. #hind #mi24hind #helicopter #milmi24 #hunauf #hungarianairforce #magyarlégierő #magyar
One of the last days of the night flying season 20 One of the last days of the night flying season 2025/26 gave me another nice opportunity to photograph Flight Test Tornado 98+79. I am still looking forward to see its slightly revised colourscheme in daylight, as this jet is the last Tornado still retaining the basic Norm 83 green. #tornado #panaviatornado #afterburner #reheat #RB199 #nightflying #bluehour #luftwaffe #bundeswehr #wtd61 #aviationdaily #aviationphoto #fighterjet #aviationphotography
it wasn't the worst decision to go to Meiringen du it wasn't the worst decision to go to Meiringen during Fliegerstaffel 11's WK2026. After bad weather and a cloud-covered first day, a clear blue sky revealed the snow covered mountain tops the following day. There can't be a better scenery for Swiss Air Force Hornets. I wonder how their F-35s will look in that surrounding. #fliegerstaffel11 #meiringen #haslital #f18hornet #fa18 #boeinglovers #switzerland🇨🇭 #swiss #aircraftphotography
98+79 is still alive, now with a slightly revised 98+79 is still alive, now with a slightly revised colourscheme (compare to the 2nd pic), i.e. ECR and FLIGHT TEST titles added, though still retaining the basic Norm 83 green. Full details are however under the veil of darkness when it took off for this night flight. #tornado #panaviatornado #afterburner #reheat #RB199 #nightflying #bluehour #luftwaffe #bundeswehr #wtd61
DIXI16 flight at Manching this week - what a surpr DIXI16 flight at Manching this week - what a surprise to see three Eurofighters and one Tornado in formation 😮 #eurofighter #eurofightertyphoon #tornado #luftwaffe #bundeswehr #formationflying
Ukraine still needs our support! #standwithukraine Ukraine still needs our support! #standwithukraine #ukraine🇺🇦
For the of Black Lion Airshow 2026, the Ethiopian For the of Black Lion Airshow 2026, the Ethiopian Air Force also brought up an impressive three ship echelon formation of Su-27UBK Flankers - Where Lions rule the sky! Meanwhile I have also published some more photos on my home, you can find the link in the bio. #ethiopia #flanker #su27 #su27flanker #blacklion #etaf #ethiopianairforce #avgeek #militaryaviation #aviationdaily #aviationporn #fighterjets #ethiopian #blacklion #africanaviation #africa #avgeeks #suchoi @visitethiopiaa
The "Black Lion Airshow 2026" celebrated the 90th The "Black Lion Airshow 2026" celebrated the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Ethiopian Air Force (ETAF). And the ETAF showed off an impressive number of Flankers, amongst them those rare Su-30K, currently Ethiopia's first two examples that are in service since two years. They even presented a formation display including flares! #ethiopia #flanker #su27 #su27flanker #su30 #su30k #su30mki #blacklion #etaf #ethiopianairforce #avgeek #militaryaviation #aviationdaily #aviationporn #fighterjets #ethiopian #blacklion #africanaviation #africa #avgeeks #suchoi
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  • 2025, Abuja, Chengdu, F-7, J-7, MiG-21, NAF, Nigeria, Nigeria Air Force, airshowNigeria’s 1st International Airshow at Abuja
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  • 2025, Bienenfarm, Bücker, Jungmeister, PT.22, Ryan, Student, flightline, impression, overviewBienenfarm 2025 – VAWC & Bücker Meeting
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  • 2026, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, Ethiopia Air Force, Flanker, Su-30K, Suchoi, display, formationEthiopia’s Airpower Exposed – Black Lion Airshow 2026
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