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Warbird Aviation delivers in‑depth coverage of airshows, military aviation exercises, and historic aircraft. Explore detailed warbird profiles, operational photography, and stories from across the aviation community.
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Dassault MD‑312 Flamant F‑AZZR is one of the best‑documented surviving examples of the type, carrying construction number 240 and built in 1953. Originally delivered to the Armée de l’Air, it served as part of France’s post‑war training fleet, providing navigation, bombardment, and multi‑engine instruction during a period when the French Air Force was rebuilding its operational capability.
Experience the thrill of military and heritage aviation at airshows across the UK, Europe, and beyond. From fast-jet displays to historic warbird flypasts, discover detailed show reports, aircraft highlights, and stunning photography.
From photoshoots with beautifully preserved military aircraft to military exercises from the UK and abroad, captured with operational realism and editorial depth.
Detailed profiles of historic military aircraft, past and present. Discover the stories, specs, and service history of iconic warbirds—from Cold War jets to WW2 legends—brought to life through photography and research.
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High-impact photography from modern and historic military aviation. Browse curated galleries featuring fast jets, transport aircraft, and rotary platforms in action—capturing the power, precision, and drama of flight.
Latest Airshow Reviews and Events
We headed out to the stunning mountains of the western Peloponnese for some low-level action with the participants of Exercise Iniochos 2026. Iniochos is an annual multinational air exercise and is hosted at Andravida Air Base in western Greece. The 2026 iteration ran from 2 to 23 March.
Exercise YorkNite 2025 Swiss Air Force Night-Flying Operations at RAF Leeming Introduction Every November, as the days shorten and the Yorkshire air turns sharper [...]
Tactical Leadership Programme — Inside Europe’s Premier Advanced Air-Combat School The Tactical Leadership Programme is an international military organisation founded to train the next generation [...]
The Shuttleworth Festival of Flight 2025 truly emerged as the airshow of the year. From its humble beginnings in 2024, it has already grown into one of the standout events on the UK aviation calendar [...]
Airfield Orleans Bricy, home of the French Air Force A400 transport fleet was the host base for the 2025 French Air Forces Meeting De L’Air [...]
Shuttleworth Premier AirShow 2025 – Wind, Warbirds and a Worthy Opening Act The Shuttleworth Collection kicked off its 2025 airshow season in fine style with [...]
Monday 7th April 2025 marked another unforgettable chapter in the European military aviation calendar as the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) hosted the highly anticipated Iniochos 2025 Spotters Day at Andravida Air Base, home of the 117 Combat Wing. Drawing more than 1,500 aviation enthusiasts and photographers from 32 countries, the event once again cemented its reputation as one of the best-organised and most welcoming spotters’ days in Europe.
Cobra Warrior 25-1, the bi-annual RAF organised military exercise involved up to 90 aircraft from multiple countries with RAF Waddington serving as the main base. [...]
11th November 2024 heralded the start of the annual Swiss Air Force Yorknite exercise at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire with the arrival of 10 [...]