A unicorn in the weeds... Indian Air Force SU-30 in the Peloponnese taken 10/04/25

Iniochos 2025 spotters day this year fell on the Monday, following the Hellenic Air Force faffing about and moving of dates, that got a lot of spotters backs up. Such is the nature of military exercises, nothing is simple and this year was no different. Due to the volume of participants it was decid...

Pavel wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:04 pm

Great set!

Thanks Pavel, roll on 2025

KeBul wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:54 pm

Great shots Kelvin,

Looks like you had a successful weekend.

Thanks for sharing

Kev

I wonder if the Greeks will try and 'outdo' their noisy neighbours this year in the low fly?

markranger wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:08 pm

Does clash with Ramstein Flag this year which i believe is going to be a large exercise,Wonder if that will have an impact on Iniochos,

Have you seen dates for RF25? I haven't been able to find any yet, even on the Nato Allied Command forum?

TallDan76 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 01, 2024 4:48 pm

Great set of shots…

Dan

Thanks Dan...

markranger wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:55 am

Super set from a pretty god darn amazing weekend.

Was pretty darn good, as are your images as well, might I add.....

Great shots Kelvin, Looks like you had a successful weekend. Thanks for sharing Kev The weather gods could have been kinder, but considering the time of year, I think we got lucky. One week later the valley was blanketed in snow, which would have curtailed the whole thing, so I am thankful for the ...

Petepilot wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:46 pm

There is no superlative that would do those pics (or the subject) justice - thanks for sharing!

That's very kind, just a small selection of images taken on an amazing occasion.

slogen51 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 21, 2024 11:24 am

It was definitely real and not a dream

Very nice shots indeed

Thank you, will I've long in the memory for sure!

You may have heard a tale of low flying Phantoms in the foothills of the Turkish Köroğlu Mountain range, some may have seen the footage, some claim it to be CGI. I can confirm it was indeed fact, it will become folklore amongst the community, as it was THAT special! Here is a quick snippet from thos...

Lovely set, another year I missed it.... must try harder!

Turkish Air Force 50th Anniversary jet in the low level structures around Eskisehir 16/11/24

Turkish Air Force F4 111 Mira 50th Celebration top side by Kelvin Sullivan, on Flickr

Stratocruiser wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:33 am

Absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for sharing your excellent captures

Pleasure, I've looked at the display day shots from the Sunday, but quite honestly there's little to write home about, given the weather and how far away the aircraft are these days.....

MADWOP wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 24, 2024 8:38 am

Wow, all belters!!
The Saudi Hawk for me, not sure why, it's just got that something.

Thanks, I think the fact it was departing behind the leads, thus through their smoke residue allows it to pop against the faded background.

Some great angles in there, your volunteering allowed for access to a great positions, maybe giving an insight into FRIAT angles for 2025....

Work has got in the way of downloading and processing, so I am posting the one's I have managed to date, to prevent a extra pic heavy post! Departures day is always varied & fun, granted Fairford is currently littered with building sites and debris, so these are sympathetically chosen to not 'spoil ...

They may be participating in the official flypast but that could easily be done flying from Israel, I would be very surprised, in-fact dumbfounded if they deploy to Andravida due to the current situation in country. It appears they have disappeared off the official participants altogether as of yes...

HOSS21 slides his F15E into position for the entry into Cad in LFA7 on 6/03/24

HOSS21 494FS F15E 91309 by Kelvin Sullivan, on Flickr

Great set of images, such a shame there was so little publicity compared to other aircraft that have departed in recent years They advertised the intended flypast on a lot of social media forums, but alas weather and serviceability postponed the first 2 x 3 day multi location events and in the end ...