Arctic Thunder 2026
Story and photos by Shawn Byers Welcome to the top of the world. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), known verbally as “Jay Bear”, welcomed the public to the bi-annual air show on the 8th and 9th of August 2026. For...
Category: Helicopters
2026 Miramar Air Show: The Blue Angels Bring Naval Aviation Excellence to San Diego for their 80th Anniversary
Story and photos by Jeff Serpa The skies over San Diego once again became the stage for one of the nation’s most spectacular celebrations of military aviation as the 2026 Miramar Air Show returned to Marine Corps Air Station...
Athens Flying Week 2026: Aviation Excellence and a Day of Remembrance at Tanagra
Story and photos by Jeff Serpa The skies above Tanagra, Greece, once again became a gathering place for aviation enthusiasts from around the world as Athens Flying Week – Tanagra International Air Show 2026 brought together an extraordinary collection...
Western Military Helicopter Scrapbook
USMC Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion Photos by Ken Kula, Corey Beitler and Scott Zeno Take a look at some of the western world’s military helicopters used during the last century, up to and including today. Hover over the thumbnail...
Airshow London’s 2026 Evening “Hours of Power”
USAF Raptor Demo during the Friday night Hour of Power at Airshow London CF-18 Hornet slow pass during its Tactical Demo at the Friday night Hour of Power at Airshow London Story by Ken Kula, photos by Shawn Byers...
ANATOLIAN PHOENIX 2026 EXERCISE
Story and photos by Buğra Yiğit The Anatolian Phoenix 2026 Exercise was conducted this year under the motto: ”Wiser than a phoenix, fiercer than a wolf…” This expression reflects the spirit of the exercise, symbolizing not only combat search...
Del Laughery’s Wide-Ranging Look at the 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Celebration
Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns during an afternoon AirVenture air show Photos by Del Laughery Del Laughery roamed the Oshkosh airport all week during AirVenture; here are some of his views of the spectacular aviation celebration. Melissa Burns awaits...
THE 2026 CENTER POINT ENERGY DAYTON AIRSHOW
Story and photos by Scott Jankowski The 2026 Center Point Energy Dayton Airshow was held on June 13th and 14th 2026 at the Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, which is located eight miles North of Dayton, Ohio. The...
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Show 2026
Story and photos by Shawn Byers Air shows at NAS “Pax River” are few and far between so when they come every 3 to 5 years or more, you put it on the calendar. The 2026 air show was...
Civilian Helicopter Scrapbook
Eurocopter AS-350B Photos by Ken Kula and Corey Beitler Here’s a scrapbook of a few dozen civilian-operated helicopters, how many have you seen? Sikorsky X2 Agusta Westland US-139 Demonstrator Sikorsky S-76B Sikorsky S-64F Sikorsky S-58ET Robinson R44 Raven Robinson...
Colors! Military Aircraft Wearing Special Color Schemes – Volume 2
VFA-122 F/A-18F B-1B EP-3 F-15EX RNLAF F-16 DEMONSTRATION AIRCRAFT BELGIAN AIR FORCE F-16 DEMONSTRATION AIRCRAFT TURKISH AIR FORCE F-16 DEMONSTRATION AIRCRAFT USAF F-16 DEMONSTRATION AIRCRAFT GEORGIA ANG F-15B SOUTH DAKOTA ANG F-16 BELGIAN AIR FORCE 349 SQD F-16...
Breezy Point Aviation Day
Story and photos by Del Laughery Breezy Point Airport, 8MN3, is a private field sporting a single 2576 X 50 ft runway, 17/35, located seven miles east of Pequot Lakes, MN, and within walking distance of Pelican Lake and...
