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Recent Posts

  • 2026, Little Rebel, Mustang, P-51, Pilsen, Plzen, air-airP-51 Mustang “Little Rebel”: Honoring History Over Pilsen
    In Air-Air, Warbirds
  • 2026, Eurofighter, Neuburg, Spotterhour, Tiger, impressionsSpotterhour Neuburg 2026 – A Season Finale Among Friends
    In Airshows
  • 2026, Australia, Darwin, F-35A, JASDF, Lightning II, Pitch BlackPitch Black 2026: The Indo-Pacific’s Largest Air Combat Exercise
    In Air Forces, Travel
  • 2026, Eurofighter, Neuburg, Spotterhour, Tiger, impressions

    Spotterhour Neuburg 2026 – A Season Finale Among Friends

    24. October 2026 /

    Eurofighters, Tornados, warbirds and RAF Typhoons made Neuburg’s Spotterhour on 23 October 2026 a memorable autumn gathering, with low passes and warm Bavarian hospitality.

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  • 2026, Australia, Darwin, F-35A, JASDF, Lightning II, Pitch Black

    Pitch Black 2026: The Indo-Pacific’s Largest Air Combat Exercise

    23. October 2026 /

    Exercise Pitch Black 2026 brought together more than 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel from 21 nations for the largest edition of the Royal Australian Air Force's premier multinational air combat…

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  • 2026, Australia, Darwin, F-35A, Lightning II, Mindil Beach, RAAF, airshow

    Jets at Sunset – The Mindil Beach Airshow

    3. September 2026 /

    Set against the spectacular backdrop of a tropical sunset, the Mindil Beach Airshow brought the excitement of Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to the public. From RAAF F-35A and Super Hornet…

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  • 2026, Australia, Darwin, Pitch Black, RAAF, Super Hornet, blog, sunset

    Sunset Paradise – Chasing Golden Light at Darwin

    30. August 2026 /

    Darwin’s spectacular sunsets provided one of the photographic highlights of Exercise Pitch Black 2026. With the setting sun almost perfectly aligned with Runway 29, returning fighters descended through golden evening…

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  • 2026, Neuburg, exercise

    Swiss Hornets at Neuburg for Joint Air Combat Training

    24. July 2026 /

    Four Swiss Air Force F/A-18 Hornets deployed to Neuburg Air Base in May 2026 for intensive Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with the Eurofighters of TaktLwG 74. The exercise featured…

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  • 2026, 4434, 70 years, ETSI, Luftwaffe, Manching, Tornado, special scheme

    Luftwaffe unveils stunning space-themed Tornado for its 70th anniversary

    1. July 2026 /

    The German Air Force has unveiled Tornado IDS 44+34 in a spectacular space-themed special scheme to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Based at Büchel with TaktLwG 33, the aircraft received an…

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  • 2025, Harrier, Italy Navy, Ostrava

    NATO Days Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days 2025

    31. January 2026 /

    The 25th NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days offered perfect weather, record crowds, and an exceptional mix of flying and static displays. Highlights included the Italian Navy’s…

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  • 2025, Caproni, Italy, Rivolto, Spad, WW I, biplane, bomber

    Rivolto Airshow 2025 – 65 Years of the Frecce Tricolori

    10. January 2026 /

    The Rivolto Airshow 2025 marked the 65th anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori with a spectacular display of heritage and technology. Highlights included the rare flying Fiat G.91 “Gina,” a joint…

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  • 2024, German Navy, Marineflieger, Nordholz, Sea King, detail, helicopter, 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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Recent Posts

  • 2026, Little Rebel, Mustang, P-51, Pilsen, Plzen, air-airP-51 Mustang “Little Rebel”: Honoring History Over Pilsen
    In Air-Air, Warbirds
  • 2026, Eurofighter, Neuburg, Spotterhour, Tiger, impressionsSpotterhour Neuburg 2026 – A Season Finale Among Friends
    In Airshows
  • 2026, Australia, Darwin, F-35A, JASDF, Lightning II, Pitch BlackPitch Black 2026: The Indo-Pacific’s Largest Air Combat Exercise
    In Air Forces, Travel

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Quotes of the Day

“Know your capabilities, and those of the airplane, and don’t exceed either one.”

Bob Hoover, legendary pilot and gifted performer

“People at airshows… want something loud, sexy, and fast.”

Rick Svetkoff, Svetkoff’s Starfighters

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Ray Hanna, giving advice on what a good airshow should do for the crowd.

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