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100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force, Izmir, Turkey
The Turkish Air Force (“Turk Hava Kuvvetleri“), one of the oldest military aviation organizations in the world, celebrated their centennial on the first weekend of June.If one entered the base by the main gate, they saw four gate guard aircraft; Bell UH-1H Iroquois, Lockheed T-33A, North American F-100F Super Sabre, and Beech T-34A Mentor.
The gate guards were positioned on manicured lawns, with several Turkish flags in the background and one statue of an airman.
Heading away from the main gate toward the flight line ramp, between flowers and wonderful palm trees, one could see additional aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II, Cessna T-37C Tweety Bird, Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star and a Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter. The F-5B was positioned on a pedestal to give the impression that it was taking off and climbing towards the sky.
If one entered by the public entrance to the Base, on the ramp leading to the flight line along the way, one could see many different types of aircraft from the Turkish Air Force inventory. Some are rarely seen, such as the SIAI Marchetti SF 260D, Socata TB-20 Trinidad from the Turkish Navy, Northrop T-38A Talon, Cessna T-41D Mescalero or the Bell AH-1P Huey Cobra. The static aircraft from the Turkish Air Force were not roped off. The visitors to the Base had free access to speak with the crewmembers and enter the transports and the helicopters, including the latest Boeing 737-7ES Peace Eagle. This made photographing the static a challenge, as photographers are interested in the aircraft and not necessarily of the crowds. Additional static displays from the Turkish Air Force included: the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, Lockheed C-130E Hercules, Transall C-160D, CASA-IPTN 235-100, McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II, McDonnell Douglas F-4E Terminator 2020, Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon and the brand new Lockheed Martin F-16D-52 from the Peace Onyx IV program. The Northrop T-38M Talon, which is an upgraded version, and the new training aircraft from the Korea Aerospace, KT-1T Wong Bee. One out of the ten ordered, IAI Heron UAV, was also in the static line up. The helicopter line up consisted of the Eurocopter AS-532 UL Cougar, Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk, Agusta-Bell 412EP and the dinosaur Bell UH-1H Iroquois.
Apart from the Turkish Stars display team present, many countries and their display teams were invited for the 100th anniversary event. One could see the USAF Thunderbirds, Red Arrows from the UK, Italian Frecce Tricolori, the French Patrouille de France, Team Iskry from Poland, Patrulla Aguila (Eagle Patrol) from Spain, Krila Oluje (Wings of Storm) from Croatia. However, the Pakistani display team Sherdils, cancelled a short time before the show.
The foreign static display included the support aircraft for the Wings of Storm from Croatia, an Antonov 32B. Only two of this aircraft are in service by the Croatian Air Force. Bulgaria sent a Mig-29UB, a PC-9M and one Alenia C-27J Spartan. The Antonov was present from Serbia, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary. The Polish Air Force sent an IPTN-CASA C-295M. Several C-130 Hercules were present from Italy, Denmark, Pakistan, Algeria and of course, Turkey. Other aircraft in the static area included two Saab 105 OE from Austria, two Eurofighters from Germany, an AMX, a C-27J Spartan and also one Eurofighter from Italy, two IAR 99 Soim from Romania, and several F-16 from Belgium, Netherlands, Jordan and Pakistan.
On Friday, Airbus Military sent the new Transporter Airbus A-400M “Grizzly,” that departed on Saturday in the evening. By the way, the Turkish Air Force has ordered ten (10) A-400M. The Royal Air Force sent one Tornado GR4 and the Hungarian Air Force had one JAS-39 Gripen.
Three JF-17 Thunder were there from Pakistan; one flew in the display, with one spare, and one as static. For the JF-17 “Thunder” it was only their third appearance at an air show, after Farnborough, UK and Zhuhai, China. The JF-17 was parked next to the German Eurofighters and the Bulgarian Mig-29UB. A very nice contrast.
The eight hour flying display on Saturday and Sunday were similar, accept for the flypast from the Turkish Air Force, which was only on Saturday. The spectacular 31 aircraft flypast included most of the aircraft types used by the Turkish Air Force. The flypast started with three Eurocopter AS 532 Cougars. The Cougars towed two sets of flags; on top were the Turkish and below it the 100 year anniversary ones. The next echelon was made up with three examples each: Cessna T-41D, SF 260D, T-37 Tweety Bird, KT-1T Wong Bee, and T-38 Talon. They were followed by the transport aircraft: one Casa 235, Transall C-160D and Lockheed C-130E Hercules and a KC-135R Stratotanker with the boom down. They were followed by three examples each, F-16s, the F-4E-2020s. The flypast ended with the Northrop F-5A-2000s.
The spectators could see the Turkish Air Force’s 100th year anniversary F-16, in a wonderful black and gold paint scheme. Other F-16s from the Netherlands, Belgium and from Pakistan performed over the skies of Izmir. The best F-16 display was the “Solo Turk” flown by Major Murat KELES from 141 Filo. His display was very dynamic and presented his F-16 perfectly for photographers. The Pakistani JF-17 “Thunder,”had a good display too, showing off the maneuverability of this powerful fighter. The flying display was a good mixture of different jets from several countries including the rarely seen IAR-99 “Soim” from Romania. The other impressive display was from the Italian Air Force’s C-27 “Spartan” and Eurofighter. Interestingly enough, only the Thunderbirds represented the United States as there were no other aircraft from USAF.
Monday, the departure day, was a perfect day to photograph the aircraft leaving the airbase. Several of the aircraft taxied slowly alongside of the photographers to give them ample time to take images as they taxied. A special thank you goes to the Phantom pilots for providing this great opportunity. One of the most interesting aircraft to see after most of the others left the base was the Ilyushin Il-78 (NATO reporting name Midas) a four-engined aerial refueling tanker based on the Il-76, from the Pakistan Air Force, that had just arrived. Additionally the Pakistan Air Force sent four Lockheed C-130 Hercules on Monday to Izmir, who arrived late in the evening.
In summary, the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force was not only a very well organized airshow, but was a huge success. Congratulations goes to General Hasan Aksay, Commander of the Turkish Air Force and Base Commander from Cigli, for their great organization skills.
We would like to thank the Public Affairs Media officer Mr. Hüsamettin Harmanci, from Ankara for his assistance, who listened to our requests/needs and was very helpful to us.
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Organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo are guaranteeing visitors will get even more for their money next month – by extending the flying display to eight hours. The airshow, which takes place on July 16-17, was due to start its flying display at 10.30am but it will now start half-an-hour earlier to accommodate the large number of aircraft from around the world who want to perform.
A record nine aerobatic display teams will be taking to the skies above RAF Fairford along with fast jets, giant transporters, classic warbirds and military helicopters.
Chief Executive Tim Prince said: “Bringing together the flying display is like completing a massive jigsaw. There are so many factors you need to take into consideration to ensure the day runs smoothly.
“When we sat down and looked at all the aircraft taking part we realised we needed to extend the length of the flying programme. That so many air forces and civilian operators wish to display at the Air Tattoo is a great reflection on the reputation the airshow has around the world. UK plc should be very proud.”This summer’s Air Tattoo will be marking its 40th anniversary and hosting a gathering of specially-decorated ‘Tiger’ aircraft from the NATO Tiger Association. ‘Tiger’ aircraft come from NATO squadrons that have a Tiger or Big Cat in their emblem and their association marks its 50th anniversary in 2011. The ‘operational’ spotlight STAR 11 will focus on aircraft and equipment involved in the roles of Strike and Reconnaissance.
Tickets are available by visiting www.airtattoo.com or calling 0800 107 1940. All tickets must be purchased in advance. All accompanied under-16s go free.
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Episode 67: Team Pracy: Racing, JetRides & Aircraft Imports from Plane Crazy Down Under | We’re joined by Mark Pracy Sr and Mark Pracy Jr to talk about the many aviation endeavours they’re involved in, including JetRide Australia, Pracy Racing and Aircraft Imports. We also have Bas Scheffers sitting in from Adelaide for the interview as well as a fantastic announcement to make towards the end of the show :) We start by talking with Mark Sr about his background in aviation including how he grew up in Scone seeing warbirds all the time, was taught aerobatics by Col Pay and then eventually became an aerobatics instructor. He’s also got a low-level aerobatics waiver and is an airshow pilot displaying a number of warbirds at events around the country. ...
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3D Entertainment USA Completes 3D Live-Action Principal Photography for "Air ... - SunHerald.com | "After three years of production that included the filming of the 2009 and 2010 editions of the Reno Air Races, we are very excited to bring this long-awaited action-packed film to aviation enthusiasts and moviegoers around the world," said executive ...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sports Travel and Tours and the California Capital Airshow Partner to Offer Explosive Excitement to Fans
Partnership delivers a new option in quality sports entertainment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (June 28, 2011) – Sports Travel and Tours, the leader in spectator sports travel, and one of the nation’s premiere Airshows, the California Capital Airshow (CCA), today announced a partnership, which will deliver quality sports entertainment to their ever-expanding fan base.
“We are excited to have this unique sporting event to make available to our clientele, as we’ve never offered this type of an event before,” said Teresa Weybrew, Director of Sales for Sports Travel and Tours. “We have negotiated and designed two different levels of participation with access to areas of the show that the general public is not able to take advantage of.”
The 2011 California Capital Airshow thunders into Sacramento on September 10th and 11th at Mather Airport. Packages offered include:
- The Flight Line Experience: Featuring accommodations for three days and two nights at the elegant Four-Diamond Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova. This package includes two-day admission to the Airshow and special tented Flight Line Club access for viewing of the show, commemorative poster, official souvenir program and more. For additional details visit www.sportstravelandtours.com/cca or call 800-662-4424.
- The VIP Experience: The VIP weekend features exclusive events not available to the general public such as the Performers Reception and Performers Gala. Once at the Airshow, enjoy access to the exclusive Governors Club, an escorted tour of the "Hot Zone" where you will see the world’s most impressive and highly-secured military aircrafts, like the F-15 Strike Eagle, F-18 Super Hornet, rare and priceless warbirds, and so much more. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most renowned pilots and performers, preferred parking and more. For additional details visit www.sportstravelandtours.com/cca or call 800-662-4424.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Teresa Weybrew at teresa@sportstravelandtours.com or call 800-662-4424. Additional press materials and photos can be found at http://www.sportstravelandtours.com/blog/?tag=press
The California Capital Airshow web site will be updated regularly with news, attraction information and more. Community members and attendees can also follow the Airshow on Facebook and Twitter (#calcapairshow).
High-resolution photos are available online at http://www.californiacapitalairshow.com/event-features/photo-gallery. To request press credentials for the event go to http://www.californiacapitalairshow.com/about-cca/media-access.
About California Capital Airshow
Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow has become one of the largest and highly-respected airshows in the nation. As part of its community relations, the non-profit organization has awarded over 70 scholarships to deserving students from our region with an interest in science, technology, engineering, math, aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics. For more information about the California Capital Airshow, please visit www.californiacapitalairshow.com.
About the Sports Travel and Tours
Founded in 1996, Sports Travel and Tours is a national tour operator based in Massachusetts. The company features travel package for groups and individuals for all the major sporting events. Travelers can also create their own trip with the “Any Game…Any Time…Any Place!” program. Through its partnerships with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and AAA Clubs throughout the US and Canada, Sports Travel and Tours creates one of a kind, unique trips. For more information, please visit www.sportstravelandtours.com/cca
CELEBRATE THE 4th of JULY WEEKEND WITH THE ONLY FLYING B-29 SUPERFORTRESS
The CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron will assemble a collection of warbirds and vintage aircraft at Texas Jet (200 Texas Way, Fort Worth) which will be on display from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. There will be a $5 fee to enter the display area. Those aircraft that will be open for tours will require an additional donation.
“The ride was really great, from the minute we landed people were asking me was it worth it? heck YES! I can't say enough good things about the CAF crew their, everyone was very nice to you,” said a recent “FIFI” rider. Reservations for these ride experiences can be made by visiting the www.rideB29.com. Prices for flight experiences range from $595 to $1495 dependent upon seat location.
“Commemorative Air Force is unique, we aren’t like other museums,” said CAF President/CEO Stephan Brown. “We start our engines, we fly our airplanes and we get loud, taking history to the public, not waiting for them to come to us. “FIFI” flying during the 4th of July weekend is an opportunity for the CAF to continue doing what we do best, educating and reminding Americans of the cost of our freedom.”
The CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron will be hosting the following veterans:
Bob Hilton of Highland Village, TXAbout the CAF’s B-29 Superfortress:
Mr. Hilton was assigned to B-29s very early in their development. Hilton was assigned to the 40th Bomb Group in Pratt, Kansas in 1943, and would serve with the unit until the end of World War II. The 40th would be the first Bomb Group to be assigned overseas in B-29s. Hilton served through the deployment of the B-29 from Pratt to India to China to Tinian. Hilton served as a command pilot in some of the very first missions flown by the B-29 Superfortress. Today Mr. Hilton is an active member of the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29/B-24 Squadron.
Edgar Vincent of Northern California
Mr. Vincent is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth for the single task of once again flying aboard the B-29. Vincent flew aboard the B-29 Flak Alley Sally which was based on the island of Tinian. Vincent flew as Aircraft Commander for 32 missions over Tokyo including an aerial mining mission which lasted nearly twenty hours. For this mission Vincent (and his crew) was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. On another mission Vincent was forced to land his aircraft on Iwo Jima, which was not yet completely in American hands, this was one of the first American aircraft to land on Iwo Jima.
Chester Thomas of Arlington, TX
Mr. Thomas was a bombardier aboard a B-29 mission over the Nippon Oil Refinery on August 15, 1945, the same day that a truce was reached between the United States and the Empire of Japan. This mission is recognized as the last bombing of World War II. Today over 60 years later, Thomas will return to his seat during the waning days of World War II. Thomas was recently assigned to the 331st Bomb Group when the war reached its’ end in August of 1945. The story of the final mission is chronicled in Jim Smith and Malcolm McConnell’s The Last Mission: The Secret History of World war II’s Final Battle.
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is America’s first very heavy bomber entering World War II in 1944 and is best known for missions in August 1945 that led to the end of World War II. The B-29 would continue on to serve the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict and as a vital part of Strategic Air Command until replaced by jet bombers. The B-29 was retired from service in the 1960s, many were destroyed. The CAF begin searching for a B-29 in the 1960s and finally in 1971, located one at the China Lake Navy Proving yard. After many months of negotiations the CAF was given permission to recover the airframe and fly it to their base in Harlingen, Texas. There it underwent extensive restoration emerging late in 1974, and christened FIFI and joined the other World War II fighters and bombers to preserve the memories and teach lessons of mankind's greatest war. For the past 35 years, “FIFI” has toured the nation educating the American public about the sacrifices made by the young men and women who built, serviced, and flew these aircraft during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
About the Commemorative Air Force
Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the CAF ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to HonoringAmerican Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has approximately 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org.
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Show your support for Norman and the GyroxGoesGlobal Circumnavigation flight. from Autogyro circumnavigation of the globe by The GYROX Team | Norman is still holding out hope for continued support from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and Ministry of Transport (MOT) as the Chinese have now refused him flying permission for one of the two viable routes out of the Philippines. After months of work, persuasion and meetings the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority have refused our intrepid global gyrocopter pilot permission to fly across their country. Norman has also been working hard with the Japanese authorities to try and work out a safe route across their country. This is a particular challenge as such a flight in such an unusual aircraft has never taken place before and therefore needs special permission from the Japanese Authorities…Hundreds gather for Honor Flight reunion - Quad City Times | Honor Flight takes WWII veterans on free one-day journeys to Washington, DC, where they see the memorial dedicated to their service as well as other sights in the nation's capital. Flights are by charter aircraft, departing from and returning to the ...
The P-64 Screams! from Moose Peterson Aviation Photography | The company that brought us the P-51, North American, made the P-64 as an export fighter. Many think of this as the export fighter version AT-6 Texan. Since North American made them both, it’s easy to understand why with the similarity in the airframes. The history of this plane is somewhat cloudy with 7 reported sold to Peru and a flight headed for Siam but never making it there. Six were delivered to the USAAF but never saw service…
New Bern F-11 jet slated to be set on pedestal - ENC Today | New Bern's F-11 Blue Angels jet goes for its last ride early tomorrow morning, when it is scheduled to be hoisted atop a pedestal in Lawson Creek Park. The jet, which has been a New Bern landmark on Dr. ML King Jr. Boulevard since the 1970s, ...
Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale Museum from Travel for Aircraft | This museum, the NAS Fort Lauderdale Museum, is under renovation but anticipates opening late in the year. I was lucky and invited to visit while the work to have the facility made ready for the public to visit was occurring — it is great to see how things get done, is it not?...
Episode 153 – Sun ‘N Fun Radio from Airplane Geeks Podcast by thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks) Dave Shallbetter from Sun ‘N Fun Radio talks to the Geeks about the annual “spring celebration of flight” in Florida. They stream great aviation content year-round at LiveATC.net. You can follow Dave on Twitter as @snfRadioDave….
Halibut SSGN587 from The Unwanted Blog | An illustration showing the innards of the Halibut guided missile launching sub of the 1950′s. It uses both line drawings and photos of scale models to illustrate the scructure of the sub and the storage systems for the Regulas I and Regulas II cruise missiles. Subs like the Halibut would quickly be rendered obsolete with the successful development of the Polaris sea launched ballistic missile, which required far fewer monkeymotions to launch…
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Royal Saudi Hawks landed in Zeltweg - Austrian Wings | At the premiere the next one AIRPOWER11 hunts. The first took place already: The Royal Saudi Hawks by the Saudi Arabian air force continued on Monday for the first time on Austrian soil. Austrian Wings will of course also reported extensively from this year Zeltweg. ...
Living the dream: A half a century ago, the Canadair Sabre inspired a ... - Montreal Gazette | Solo performers bracketed the formation aerobatics with breathtaking head-on aerobatics, the first team in he world to do so. Originally created to perform for only one year, the team proved so popular its life was extended for another four seasons. ...
Less than a month… from Leaving Terra Firma | There is now less than a month until Airventure 2011. I just bought my tickets and campsite for a Sunday arrival and I’m officially excited. My unofficial goal this year is to be significantly closer than we were last year. While it was really quiet and there was ...
Fantasy of Flight Announces Florida Resident Buy One/Get One Free Admission - Focus on Travel News | ... "The Great Escape: Heroes Underground," Oct. 14-15. In addition, the 5th Annual Roar n" Soar All American signature two-day extravaganza of the world's finest classic land, sea and air racing machines ever built returns Nov. 12-13.
Win a flight in a P-51 from General Aviation News | In partnership with Stallion 51 Corporation, Angel Flight Southeast is offering one lucky person the experience of a lifetime — a one-hour orientation flight in the World War II fighter, the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.” For $20, entrants can put their name in the hat to win a half-day program at Stallion 51’s headquarters in Kissimmee, Fla. ...
Restored B-17 will fly into Lincoln - Lincoln Journal Star | A restored B-17 Flying Fortress bomber will visit Lincoln July 12 and 13 for ground tours and flights. (Courtesy photo) A restored B-17 Flying Fortress bomber will visit Lincoln July 12 and 13 for ground tours and flights. ...
Tuskegee Airmen authors fly in - Lagniappe | The Tuskegee Airmen were perhaps the most famous group of WWII pilots the state ever produced and the only African-American flyers in that war. Their battles on the ground were no match for their record in the sky, reputed to have never ...
100 Black Men of America Honors Young Pilot from www.myfoxatlanta.com | Brandon Curlee is a cadet lieutenant colonel, a certified life guard and a pilot. And what makes his accomplishments so amazing is he's just 17 years old and a product of a mentoring program designed to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Brandon Curlee and 100 Black Men of America vice chairman of operations Curley Dossman spoke about the mentoring program.
Royal pilot 'nervous, but very excited' - Toronto Sun | He's been a flying instructor, a Snowbird pilot, and has a long, distinguished career with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Spitfire pulled from Irish peat bog - Yahoo! News | A Second World War RAF Spitfire has been excavated from an Irish peat bog almost 70 years after it crash-landed. Six machine guns and about 1,000 rounds of ammunition were also discovered by archaeologists searching the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal. ...
Dieselpunk — A great blog for airship enthusiasts from Airships: A Hindenburg and Zeppelin History Site | One of my favorite blogs is Dieselpunk, which celebrates the aesthetics and iconography of the Machine Age. Dieselpunk often features images of the classic aircraft of the period, including airships and flying boats, and I thought readers of Airships.net might be interested in paying them a visit. ...
Video: Turkey's First Near Space Balloon Flight from High Power Rocketry | "StratosphereFairEnogh is about launching a weather balloon project.On 3rd of June 2011, i wanted to be ...
Special Presentation By Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield from Aviation.ca News | The Alberta Aviation Museum and Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society working with The Canadian Space Agency, Edmonton Celebrates and CFB Edmonton Garrison are pleased to announce a special presentation being made by Canada's most well known astronaut Chris Hadfield.
American Students Win Transatlantic Rocket Challenge at The 2011 Paris Air Show from Spaceports | Student rocketeers from France, the United Kingdom and the United States competed last Friday (June 24) in the Fourth Annual Transatlantic Rocketry Challenge held at the 2011 Paris Air Show.
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