A Nimrod reconnaissance aircraft flying past |
Bizarre radar installation on an Embraer Legacy |
New recruit. But his feet were too short to reach
the rudder pedals. |
The Indian Air Force provided a Sukhoi Su30,
together with a far larger petrol tanker! |
The Beech T-1A Jayhawk was converted from the
civilian Mitsubishi Diamond. |
The Spanish Eurofighter made a lot of noise! |
Turkey sent a pair of two seat F-5B conversion
trainers. |
Fearsome artwork on the side of this Tornado |
Oliver, Charles and Jason in front of the A-7
painted like a tiger! |
The Bell P-39 Airacobra had flown in from Duxford,
shortly after completion of its restoration. |
The highly bizarre shape of an F-117. The
arrangement of flat panels is carefully designed to minimise radar
signature. |
The US Air Force brought over their aerobatic
team, the Thunderbirds, which fly F-16s. |
The Mil Mi17 is roughly the Russian equivalent of
the Sea King. It is a highly capable machine. |
This Italian S61R Sea King sported a very
lively colour scheme for the occasion. |
Someone Small being introduced to a Dutch Apache
helicopter gunship |
The CH-53 is one of the largest helicopters
around. Something to be cheered about (!) |
Our friend Jason, equipped for action! |
Czech trainer, the Aero L-159. |
Former RAF trainer, the Bulldog, painted in
rather optimistic markings! |
Heroically painted Greek Lockheed Hercules. |
The Folland Gnat was the original mount of the
Red Arrows aerobatic team, but is now retired. |
Team of Jordanian Extra EA-300s. |
The ubiquitous Red Arrows put on their usual
spirited performance. |
One or two civil aircraft manufacturers brought
samples as if it were a trade show. This is a German Extra 400.
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Venerable Falcon 10 VIP transport for the French
navy. |
Once the world's biggest aircraft but now fourth;
a Lockheed Galaxy. |
Bombardier CC-142; that means a Dash 8 in
military colours. |
A French TBM700 VIP transport |
Czech transport, the Let L-410. |
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