Courtesy Photo | A NATO AWACS from the E-3A Component sits on the flightline after arrival Aug. 2,...... read more read more
By Chief Master Sgt. Michael Möller
KECSKEMÉT, Hungary - An AWACS and crew members of the E-3A Component took part in the 10th International Air Show and Military Display Aug. 3 - 4, 2013 at Kecskemét, Hungary.
Despite the hot weather of 40 degrees Celsius, approximately 100,000 guests found their way to the air base, which is located approximately 80 km south of Budapest.
Visitors were entertained with aerial demonstrations by the Turkish Stars, the Italian Frecce Tricolori and the Russian air force’s Russkiye Vityazi. The two-day event also included static displays and military show as well as other family and children programs.
This first air show in Kecskemét took place in 1990. The arrival of two Soviet air force Mikoyan MiG-29s and two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons at the inaugural air show marked the first occasion where NATO and former Warsaw Pact military aircraft met in peaceful conditions. Twenty-three years later, this event has continued to grow and highlights international airpower.
This year’s air show featured more than 80 aircraft from 19 countries. The Hungarian Ministry of Defense also used the event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Hungarian air force.
| Date Taken: | 08.07.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2013 06:00 |
| Story ID: | 111483 |
| Location: | KECSKEMéT, HU |
| Web Views: | 152 |
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