The Zomeroffensief ("Summer Offensive") is an annual event hosted by the Nationaal Militair Museum (National Military Museum) in Soesterberg, the Netherlands. Taking place at the end of summer, usually in late August, the event transforms the museum grounds into a lively showcase of military history, technology, and interactive experiences. It...

Between March and June 2025, IWM Duxford's conservation team will undertake one of its most ambitious projects in recent years: the relocation of over 100 aircraft and large objects within the AirSpace hangar. This meticulous process involves lowering suspended aircraft and reorganizing ground-level displays to create a cohesive narrative focused...

After a quit start of this UK trip, it was time to get out the fast movers. We were really looking forward to that. First off was RAF Coningsby. Good weather, some nice spots to take pictures and a lot of traffic made our days. Evidence the huge amount of pictures taken. After all of this power, the next...

The RAF Cosford Air Show 2025, held on Sunday, 8th June, was a resounding success, drawing over 50,000 attendees to RAF Cosford in Shropshire. With the theme "Commemorate, Celebrate, Innovate," the event offered a dynamic blend of historical tributes, modern military prowess, and cutting-edge aerospace innovation.

Returning to Brooklands Museum after two decades, I was eager to witness how this iconic site had evolved since my last visit in 2004. Nestled in Weybridge, Surrey, Brooklands holds the distinction of being the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit and the birthplace of British aviation. Over the years, it has transformed into a dynamic...

PS Aero is a company owned by former car dealer Piet Smedts. After a successful career in car sales he has turned his attention to buying military airframes. To resell them or to rent them out for various occasions. Private, movie industrie and even a music festival.

A small exercise in conjunction with 336 Sqdn from the Dutch Air Mobility Command. The purpose of this exercise is the training of tactical landings and dropping of various materials and parachutists.

Another day, another trip. This time a visit to the Dutch Starfighter Foundation. A dedicated group of enthousiasts with a KLum background who are lovingly taking care of Starfighter D-8114. The aircraft is kept in a pristine condition. The only thing it is missing is its engine. Something they are working on a the moment. The final goal is making...

This year the international exercise Frisian Flag was replaced with the exercise Ramstein Flag. Ramstein Flag is a joint NATO Air Command exercise with over 100 aircraft participating from 10 European countries, operating from various airbases in Europe. The Dutch exercise Frisian Flag served as a blueprint for Ramstein Flag. With Ramstein being...

Today i had to chance to meet up with the owner of this Messerschmitt Me-109 G-5 at the museum where it is put on display. This particular aircraft has quite a history. Salvaged from its crash location. And reassembled with original pieces of other Me-109 aircraft.