Jan 29/12: Post-final offer?!? Dassault makes Switzerland a new offer: 18 Rafale fighters for SFR 2.7 billion (EUR 2.24 billion, $2.96 billion), instead of 22 Gripens for SFR 3.1 billion. If this is substantially less than their earlier offer to the Swiss, the Swiss could be forgiven for asking what...
Considering that this was basically a crash due to engine trouble following crew ejection, the plane seems indeed in excellent condition.
After two weeks under the sea though, there might be some serious corrosion issues
HAF Mirage 2000BGM no 204 from 332 Sqn crashed into the sea south of Samos Island due to an engine malfunction. The two crew members ejected successfully and were recovered by Coast Guard vessels without sustaining injuries. This comes after two incidents involving F-16Blk 52s. One aircraft three we...
There is also a nice collection near Panevezys (Lithuania) including: Mil 8 (civ) Mil 2 (civ) Su-15 (Ukrainian AF) Mig 23ML (Ukrainian AF) Mig 21 SM (Russian AF) L-29 Delfin (Russian AF) It is next to a small airfield and is easily accessible as there is no fence or any other restriction Coordinates...
I do not expect that there will be any flying on Friday.
HAF generally does not fly on Fridays exept rare ocasions, it is maintenance day. Most of the exchange aircraft will move from one base to another on Thursday.
It is almost certain though that there will be normal flying operations on Monday.
The annual open day program was announced in the official HAF site. Visit hours to all bases will be 09:00-17:00 for Nov 5,6 and 7 and 13:00-17:00 for Nov 8. Note that access to Tatoi AFB (where the HAF museum is located) will only be allowed after 12:00 on Nov 6. On Nov 7 at 12:30 there will be a s...
Two HAF F-16s, one C and one D model had a mid air collision earlier today south of Crete island. Both planes crashed into the sea. Two of the pilots were recovered while the search for the third one is still going on