Military Jets Photography: 2011 07 01 Zeltweg Airpower

No doubt one of the highlights of the European airshow season was Airpower at Austria's fighter base Zeltweg. Over 9 hours of flying displays on both days made this a must-visit event!
The first take-offs occurred just after 8:30, the items that were to form the show opening and the flying display, which could really boast to be non-stop, lasted until after 18:00.
The early start didn't mean the early displays suffered from a lack of attention, as the airfield opened 2 hours before the display got underway so the audience still had plenty of time to look at the static items. Hightlights in the static park were a Serbian Super Galeb and An-26, a pair of Saudi Typhoons and a Polish Mig-29. There was also an exhibition in the museum adjacent to the base about the history of the Austrian air force.
The flying display was very well thought-out and had so much variation the audience had no trouble keeping their gaze skyward throughout the day. Warbirds, vintage jets, modern fighters, demonstration teams, aerobatics, gliders, helicopters and skydivers, Zeltweg had it all. One of the countless highlights was the European debut of the Saudi demonstration team Saudi Hawks, but for many the host airforce's unique demonstrations with ad hoc display teams really made Zeltweg stand out. Obviously, main sponsor Red Bull also got into the game with countless displays by their own fleet.
The programme was also exceptionally high-paced, leaving the crowd with no time to breathe between acts. Display aircraft also taxied by after their performance and pilots clearly enjoyed the audience's enthusiastic waves.