Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:49 pm
After the overcast and showery spotters day, we awoke at 0600 Hrs to make the 40 mile trip from Athens to Tanagra, yet again departure was in overcast conditions and the thought of a second day shooting black aircraft on white skies filled me with dread, especially as the forecast was wall to wall sunshine for the 3 days we were there. During the drive and passage through the hills, the cloud finally lifted and by 9 am it was wall to wall sunshine. With this though came horrific heat haze, damned if you do, damned if you don't. Luckily I had gone for the shaded seating, so as long as I spent less than 3 seconds in the sun, I didn't melt. The results are as follows....
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Kicking off the first public day was this Hellenic Navy SH-70, even at 9.30 the heat was terrible.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Next up was this CH-47, following on with the helicopter theme.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Was starting to wonder if it was only helicopters at this point as this Hellenic Army NH-90 continued the show.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Has always been told that spotting in Greece could be risky, no more so when special forces exited the helicopter, and headed in our direction.
Tanagra by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Luckily they realised they were late for breakfast and shot off.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
More rotary items as the Hellenic Airforce took their turn to show off their AS532, not sure what part of rescue needs a special ops chap, fully armed !!
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Just in case there were still people to be rescued, they sent the welcoming sight of 2 x AH-64's to the scene.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Finally it was time for some fast and Loud items, have to say that they most of the items that displayed, had a far different routine than the same aircraft in the UK, passing over the crowd line didn't seem out of bounds.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Danish F-16 solo going through the motions, his surprise was yet to come.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Low and slow pass by the solo Danish F-16.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Climb out from the low pass...next was our surprise.
Tanagra2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
And now for our surprise, even in the tinder box that is Greece, we were treated to flares !!! not seen these for a while, and certainly not in blighty !!
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Danish air force solo pilot, taxying back past the applauding crowds.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on Flickr
Looking cool.
More to follow....hope you have enjoyed so far.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrKicking off the first public day was this Hellenic Navy SH-70, even at 9.30 the heat was terrible.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrNext up was this CH-47, following on with the helicopter theme.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrWas starting to wonder if it was only helicopters at this point as this Hellenic Army NH-90 continued the show.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrHas always been told that spotting in Greece could be risky, no more so when special forces exited the helicopter, and headed in our direction.
Tanagra by Rob Burns, on FlickrLuckily they realised they were late for breakfast and shot off.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrMore rotary items as the Hellenic Airforce took their turn to show off their AS532, not sure what part of rescue needs a special ops chap, fully armed !!
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrTanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrJust in case there were still people to be rescued, they sent the welcoming sight of 2 x AH-64's to the scene.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrFinally it was time for some fast and Loud items, have to say that they most of the items that displayed, had a far different routine than the same aircraft in the UK, passing over the crowd line didn't seem out of bounds.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrDanish F-16 solo going through the motions, his surprise was yet to come.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrLow and slow pass by the solo Danish F-16.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrClimb out from the low pass...next was our surprise.
Tanagra2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrAnd now for our surprise, even in the tinder box that is Greece, we were treated to flares !!! not seen these for a while, and certainly not in blighty !!
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrDanish air force solo pilot, taxying back past the applauding crowds.
Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns, on FlickrLooking cool.
More to follow....hope you have enjoyed so far.
