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An Royal Canadian Air Force CF18 Hornet flying during the RCAF's CF18 demo at the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow.
A flyover, probably for the closing ceremonies of the World Police and Fire Games (or the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival), which happens this evening, August 9.
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
This plane was part of one of the American fighter squadrons in North Africa during WWII, where it helped to defeat the Germans under General Rommel. After the war, the pilot went home, married his sweetheart, and put the war behind him.
45 years later, they tracked him down, so he and his wife, Norma, could be there when the plane was inducted into the museum.
The KEM10k-5 is an upgraded variant of the KEM10k-3.
the differnces between the KEM10k-3 and -5 models is that the -5 is longer, has a greater thrust-weight ratio, two nose-mounted M61 Vulcans or 30mm cannons, and can carry one 500kg torpedo (not shown), two 250kg GBO-10 'smart' bombs, or an E111f electronic warfare kit.
An Royal Canadian Air Force CF18 Hornet flying during the RCAF's CF18 demo at the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow.
Restoration project at the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY. This plane had collided with another and then splashed down into a swamp. That is why the propeller blades are twisted and swept back.
A US Navy E/A18G Growler flying during the Growler demo at the 2025 Abbotsford Airshow. It was loud and the pilots didn't hold back. I can still hear the afterburners when I look at these shots.
The Sea Harrier served in the Falklands War, both of the Gulf Wars, and the Balkans conflicts; on all occasions it mainly operated from aircraft carriers positioned within the conflict zone. Its usage in the Falklands War was its most high profile and important success, where it was the only fixed-wing fighter available to protect the British Task Force. The Sea Harriers shot down 20 enemy aircraft during the conflict.
The RCAF CF-18 Hornet demo during the 2023 Abbotsford Airshow. The Cf-18s are now due to be replaced by the new CF-35 Lightnings by 2027 making this years airshow one of the last few times that they'll be at Abbotsford. It'll be sad to see them go when they're finally retired.
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. Wikipedia
Top speed: 437 mph
Wingspan: 37′ 0″
Length: 32′
Engine type: V12 engine
Unit cost: 50,985–50,985 USD (1945)
Manufacturer: North American Aviation
Designer: Edgar Schmued
A striking street-level shot capturing a slice of aviation history parked up in the heart of Leeds city centre for the Armed Forces Day celebrations.
The centerpiece of the display is a full-size Supermarine Spitfire replica, safely barriered off right at the pedestrianised junction of Briggate and Commercial Street. Positioned between the modern storefronts of Flannels and the historic architecture of the street, the iconic World War II fighter—complete with its classic camouflage pattern, RAF roundels, and distinctive broad propeller blades—offers a magnificent contrast against the city's urban backdrop.
The Millie G visited Jones Airport July 3rd '08 and was a part of the Boom River fireworks flyby festivities
Circa '76-'77 (6-7 yrs. old). If I wasn't spending all day drawing Star Wars battle scenes, then I was drawing more "down to earth" things like fighter jets. I must've been inspired by a magazine ad for this one.
A USAF F-35 Lightning II flying in the 2023 Abbotsford Airshow. This was the plane that I most excited to see. The pilot put on an incredible demo too, she didn't hold back, showed off all the F-35 can do, and came close to breaking the sound barrier.
The plane that I was most excited to see fly at the airshow this year! A restored Mikoyan Mig-17 Fresco flying during the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow. It was unique to see this Cold War era jet. The Mig-17 was actually the most feared fighter plane for a time. No NATO fighters were able to beat it until the F4 Phantom II entered service in the 1960s. It was still cool to see and just as intimidating as it was back in it's prime.
The RCAF CF-18 Hornet demo during the 2023 Abbotsford Airshow. The Cf-18s are now due to be replaced by the new CF-35 Lightnings by 2027 making this years airshow one of the last few times that they'll be at Abbotsford. It'll be sad to see them go when they're finally retired.
Now here's an old classic among fighterplanes; the P-51 Mustang from WWII. Anyone else who loved this plane in Chuck Yeager's Air Combat?
This particular planes name is "Old Crow"