Anatolian Eagle 2025 My Take

[Boxhill Bob]

So off the Turkey again for Anatolian Eagle 2025 after flight from Heathrow to Istanbul then onto Konya on Turkish Airlines which was very good got feed on both sectors
As usual the Turkish Air force did us proud well setup I think this is the best place for photography..... Anyway on with the photos

LX-N90442 E-3A NATO by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

13-004 E-7A THK 131Filo by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

3023 3 NF-5A Turkish Stars by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

Turkish Stars by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

77-0303 F-4E THK 111Filo . by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

77-0303 F-4E THK 111Filo by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

94-080 CN235 THK 135Filo by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

07-1015 F-16D THK 161Filo by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

88-0088 F-16C THK 151Filo 151Kkm Spcl Marks by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

92-0014 F-16C THK 192Sqn Spcl Marks by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

93-0008 F-16C THK 132Filo. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

07-1003 F-16C THK 181Filo by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

THK F-16 by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr
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9239 F-15SA RSAF 92Sqn by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

9243 F-15SA RSAF 92Sqn. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

88-0516 AV F-16C USAF 510FS by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

89-2049 AV F-16C USAF 510FS by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

155 F-16A RJAF 1Sqn .. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

132 F-16B RJAF by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr
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36 Gripen JA39C HUAF 1HRS. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

QA416 QA407 QA421 Typhoos Qatar Emiri Air Force 7ASS by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

QA421 Typhoon Qatar Emiri Air Force 7ASS. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

QA421 Typhoo Qatri by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr
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27 White 33 Blue Su-25 by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

27 White Su-25 Azerbaijan AF. by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

Flypass by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr
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Elephant Walk by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr
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[PhilE]

Fantastic shot's. Were you positioned next to the the taxi way with no barrier's? Thanks for sharing. Phil

[Boxhill Bob]

Fantastic shot's. Were you positioned next to the the taxi way with no barrier's? Thanks for sharing. Phil

Yes
Konya FB by Bob Fernandes, on Flickr

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these with us, great shots and plenty of variety too.

[BlueBoy67]

Thanks for posting these Bob. I doubt I'll get around to editing mine for a while as I'm still doing Fairford arrivals from 2024!
I do love AE, but I wish they'd let people spread out a little more, it would solve the pushing and shoving and general encroachment issues. The THK are fantastic hosts, and really do try and give you the best experience
Looking forward to the next one already!

[slogen51]

Nice shots as usual

I couldn't go this time - were there any Egyptian vipers present?

Looks like each year that passes it has more of an airshow feeling?

[NorvilleRogers]

Great event, on my to do list. How easy is it to get to/from the entrance point from a hotel in Konya? I would be doing it as a DIY trip and most likely without a car so assume local taxis are the only option? Any help for next time would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Boxhill Bob]

Nice shots as usual

I couldn't go this time - were there any Egyptian vipers present?

Looks like each year that passes it has more of an airshow feeling?

Hi Mike

The Egyptian did not turn up No much different this year that 2023 The THK still do a great job they were giving out free water and the BBQ rolls were great and cheap They did not let us near the Main ramp hangar or the air crew area

[Boxhill Bob]

Great event, on my to do list. How easy is it to get to/from the entrance point from a hotel in Konya? I would be doing it as a DIY trip and most likely without a car so assume local taxis are the only option? Any help for next time would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

This year we rented a car but you can get a cab from the airport to the hotels and you can negotiate a fee for the trip back to the base and collection back to the hotel.. Google translate works great also pick a western hotel with a bar if you want to drink ... It a muslim area so no drinking in alot of the hotels.. Also you get called to pray at sun rise 04:10 and sun set 22:10 so not alot of sleep