DTN News: International Air And Military Show in Hungary ~ 11th International Air And Military Show Kicks Off In Kecskemet
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Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources includung Xinhua(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - August 8, 2010: As the major event of the Hungarian MoD, the International Air and Military show again will take place on the 7th and 8th August 2010 in Kecskemét. During the years this program became one of the five biggest European air shows, the most exciting and visited air show in Central Europe.
With their displays the participants will not only commemorate 100 years of Hungarian military aviation and 100 years of Hungarian powered aviation and thus increase the prestige of the event, but the proud of the Italian Air Force, the world-famous Frecce Tricolori display team also celebrates their 50th anniversary, and they will do it in Kecskemét.
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The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team Turkish Stars perform on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko) |
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Italian special acrobatic unit airforce 'Frecce Tricolori' (Tri-colour Arrows) perform on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko) |
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A boy sitting on father's shoulders plays with an aircraft model on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko) |
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A boy sits in the cockpit of a displayed MI-24 gunship on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko) |
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Italian special acrobatic unit airforce 'Frecce Tricolori' (Tri-colour Arrows) perform on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko) |
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Italian special acrobatic unit airforce 'Frecce Tricolori' (Tri-colour Arrows) perform on the opening day of the 11th International Air and Military Show in Kecskemet, Hungary, on August 7, 2010. The two-day event, organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, is one of the biggest European air shows with 22 countries participating in programs including flying shows and displaying aircrafts.(Xinhua/Dani Dorko)
 | A Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripen aircraft performs during an international air show in Kecskemet, 90km (60 miles) south of Budapest, August 7, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) |
 | A Swiss Air Force F-18 aircraft performs during an international air show in Kecskemet, 90km (60 miles) south of Budapest, August 7, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) |
 | A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 aircraft performs during an international air show in Kecskemet, 90km (60 miles) south of Budapest, August 7, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) |
 | A Swiss Air Force F-18 aircraft is seen during an international air show in Kecskemet, 90km (60 miles) south of Budapest, August 7, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) |
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Out of the 28 invited countries, 20 confirmed participation.
Besides the “air shows´ display team stars”, the Frecce Tricolori, the Turkish Stars, the Swiss Patrouille Suisse (that has not flown yet in Hungary), the Croatian Wings of Storm, and the Breitling Team, it is sure that visitors will see the representatives of the Austrian, Belgian, French, Dutch, Croatian, German, Romanian, Swiss, Spanish, Serbian, Turkish, US, Ukrainian, Israeli Air Force and also the equipment of the host country´s, Hungary´s military aircraft in Kecskemét.
The fans of aviation will see for the first time in Kecskemét the Su-27, that belongs to the world-elite, moreover the already seen, but still interesting Eurofighter, Rafale, F-6, F/A-18, F-15, JAS-39 Gripen fighters, world-famous helicopters, and the star of the previous air show, the C-17, the large military transport aircraft.
Besides the several military displays, there will be national and international civil aviation programs, as well.
The registration is still not closed, the organizers expect further confirmed participations from the invited countries.
*This article is being posted from Toronto, Canada By DTN News ~ Defense-Technology News, contact: dtnnews@ymail.com
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