Aviation pictures

Above top to bottom are a BAE Hawk, SU-30 and IL-78. As mentioned on my earlier post a highlight of RIAT this year was the Indian Air force presence . The SU-30 is a world class jet and not often seen in on our shores. The massive IL-78 was also a rare sight to interest aircraft enthusiasts. See this link for a good write up - Indian Air force at RIAT A number of videos on the SU-30 can be found on YouTube here is a link to one of my earlier... Read Full Story

INDIAN AIRFORCE: AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTpublished in B&E 28/06/07 New machines, waiting in wings The IAF has finally got a nod from the MoD to replace its obsolete fleet of combat aircraft The Defence Minister, A. K. Anthony, has finally given a thumps-up to augment the fast-depleting combat readiness of the Indian Airforce (IAF). In a few days, India is expected to set into motion the procurement process for the purchase of 126 multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) from the international... Read Full Story

A German Airforce Phantom at the RIAT Airshow. This beautiful aircraft is still giving good service with many Airforces. Who needs the Typhoon! Read Full Story

A Royal Navy BAE Hawk at the RIAT Air Show. Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Aviation pictures". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story