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RNZAF Open Day 2009 - Whenuapai Air Show

Added: 13 Apr 2009 | Section: Airshows

In March 2009, the Royal New Zealand Air Force organized its annual open day and air show at Whenuapai. Chris Gee delivers his review with photos of the RNZAF C-130, 757, P-3 Orion, Sioux and Huey helicopters, the Red Checkers display team, and other flying displays such as the RAAF Hornet, USAF C-17 and many local warbirds.
Whenuapai Airshow 2009 Report

Fuerza Aérea de Chile - Army Day 2008

Added: 05 Mar 2009 | Section: Specials

Antonio from Chile contributed his report on spotting the Chilean Air Force's contribution to the 2008 Army Day parade in Santiago on September 19th, including the recently delivered F-16C/D Block 50 and ex-RNLAF F-16AM/BM.
Chilean Army Day Spotting

RAF Leuchars Airshow 2008

Added: 02 Mar 2009 | Section: Airshows

Finally I had some time to post Des Brennan's report on the 2008 RAF Leuchars Airshow of last September. Like many of last year's air shows in the UK, the promising Leuchars event suffered from poor weather conditions. Nevertheless the report includes lots of great photos from the arrival and practice day.
RAF Leuchars Airshow Report

The French Air Component Before the War

Added: 12 Jan 2009 | Section: Specials

Raul Colon investigates the poor state of the French air component before the second World War and why it contributed to the fall of France.
Second World War article

Hurlburt Field: a visit to USAF Spec Ops

Added: 04 Dec 2008 | Section: Specials

Hurlburt Field in Florida is home to USAF Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the USAF Special Operations School (AFSOS) and the 1st Special Operations Wing (1st SOW). Helmut Skrdla reports back from Hurlburt about the wing's unique fleet of aircraft, including the AC-130 gunships, PC-12 Porters, Mi-8 Hips, MC-130W Combat Spear and of course the CV-22 Osprey.
Hurlburt Field: Home of the Air Commandos