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Malta International Air Show, Yearly Reports

1st edition, 25-26 September 1993

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	E37/1 F-TERI; E89/2 F-TERE; E72/3 F-TERG; E125/4 F-TERH; E132/5 F-TERN; E126/6 F-TERA; E121/7 F-TERK; E23/8 F-TERO; E38/9 F-TERD; E140/0 F-TERC	Patrouille de France	25	27	Alpha Jets 1-8 displayed over Marsamxett 25/26. All aircraft carried 40th anniversary markings on their fins.
C-160NG	French AF	64GV/F222	ET64	25	27	Technical support.
McD F-4F	German AF	37+63	JG-74 “Moelders”	23	27	Display aircraft on 25/26.
McD F-4F	German AF	37+97	JG-74 “Moelders”	23	27
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7091/2-01	2 Stormo/14 Gruppo	24	27
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7148/2-21	2 Stormo/14 Gruppo	24	27
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7040/36-35	36 Stormo/156 Gruppo	24	27
B. Buccaneer S.2B	Royal AF	XX901	208	24	27	Static. Gulf War markings w/11 LGB mission symbols and one An-12 “kill”.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZG472	SAOUE*	24	27	*Strike/Attack Operational Evaluation Unit
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZG860/T	SAOUE	24	27
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX226	4 FTS	24	27	Display aircraft, all black w/’RAF Valley Solo Hawk Display 03’ titles. Displayed both days.
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX236/PK	4 FTS	24	27	Static, red/blue colours. PK code denotes assignment to the Central Flying School.
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX303/PF	CFS	24	27	Static.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XX741/04	6	24	27	04 code denotes assignment to 16 sqdn.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XX965/07	16[R]/OCU	24	27	Display aircraft on both days.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA544/TP	15 (R)	24	27
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA600/F	15 (R)	24	27
EE Canberra PR.9	Royal AF	XHl68/AB	39/1 PRU	24	27	Static
Gr. C-2	US Navy	162178/AB045	VRC-40 “Rawhides”			USS America, seen on both 24 and 27.09.
L. P-3	US Navy	161011/LK	VP-26 “Tridents”	24	27
L. S-3	US Navy	160156/AB700	VS-32 “Maulers”	24	27	USS America.
McD F/A-18	US Navy	163471/AB312	VFA-82 “Marauders”	24	27	USS America.

Malta-based participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. Citation	Corporate Jet Av.	OY-CYV	Static on 26 only. Leased from Falck-Air.
Ce. Cardinal	Excelair Services	9H-ACG	Static on 26 only.
Ce. Cardinal	Excelair Services	9H-ACI
P. Lance	Excelair Services	9H-ABU	Static on 26 only.
Kestrel Powerchute			Static, previously G-MWGU.
Supermarine Spitfire	Royal AF	EN199	Static display, w/o wings brought over from its place of restoration. Last served with 73 Sqn in Malta, damaged in gale on 23.12.46, struck off charge 30.01.47.

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.47	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-AAF	Static.
Ce. O-lE	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-ACC	Static
NH.369	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-ABY	Static.
SA.316	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-AAV
SA.316	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-AAW	Formation flyby with 9H-AAX & AV at Sliema sea front on 26.09.
SA.316	Air Sqn/2nd Regt.	9H-AAX	Formation flyby with 9H-AAW.
AB.212	Italian AF/15 Stormo	MM81215/15-61	Static.

2nd edition, 24-25 September 1994

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
L.CP-140A Actarus	Canadian AF	140119	14 Wing	23	26
McD F-4	German AF	37+79	JG-74 ‘Molders’	23	26	Displayed on 25.09.
McD F-4	German AF	37+84	JG-74 ‘Molders’	23	26
Ae. G222	Italian AF	MM62130/RS-51	311 Gruppo - RSV	23	26	Displayed both days. Carried ‘Winner of Air Tattoo 1989’
Ae. G222	Italian AF	MM62133/46-93	46 BA	23	23	Frecce technical support.
Ae. G222	Italian AF	MM62143/46-36	46 BA	26	26	Frecce technical support.
Ae. MB-339A/PAN	Italian AF	MM54439/6, MM54445/8, MM54473/4, MM54477/9, MM54478/7, MM54480/0, MM54482/5, MM54486/2	313 Gruppo - Frecce Tricolori	23	26	Frecce Tricolori displayed on both days.
Ae. MB-339A/PAN	Italian AF	MM54479/1, MM54536/10.	313 Gruppo - Frecce Tricolori	23	26	Arrived three hours after main team.
Ae. MB-339A/PAN	Italian AF	MM54485	313 Gruppo - Frecce Tricolori	23	26	Spare aircraft, didn’t fly.
P. 180 Avanti	Italian AF	MM62160/54	311 Gruppo - RSV	23	26
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J143, J361	314	23	26
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZG509/CH	4	23	26	Displayed on 25.09 only.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZG859	4	23	26	Displayed on 24.09 only. 4 sqdn colours on fin.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XV205/V	19 [R]/7 FTS	22	26	Dark blue fin.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XV345	92 [R]/7 FTS	23
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XXl88/CG	100	23	26	Grey, w/100 badge underneath cockpit.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX247/CM	100	23	26
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA563/TC	15 [R]	23	26	Displayed both days.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZD716/O	SAOEU/CTTO	23	26
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZD749/U	SAOEU/CTTO	23	26
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZE206/FH	25	23	26
EE Canberra PR.9	Royal AF	XHl69/AC	39 [1 PRU]	23	26
HS Nimrod MR.2P	Royal AF	XV227	120/KMW	23	26
L. P-3C	US Navy	161334/LD-1	VP-10 ‘Red Lancers’	23	26

Malta-based participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Service Ltd.	9H-ACL
Ce. Titan	Med-Avia	9H-ACQ
Mil-8	M.A.C.	RA-24639
P. Cherokee	Bee Gee Aviation Services	9H-ABW
P. Navajo	Excelair Services	9H-ACF
R/Ce. Caravan	Excelair Services	9H-ACI
R/Ce. Cardinal	Cardinal Aviation	9H-ACG
S. Tampico	Leisure Flight Services	9H-ABJ

Malta-based participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81211/15-11	15 Stormo	Static line-up. Based with the Italian Military Mission.
AB.206A	A.F.M.	9H-AAJ	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line-up.
Ce. O1E	A.F.M.	9H-ACA	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Performed fly past at end of show on 25.09.
Ce. O1E	A.F.M.	9H-ACC	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Performed fly past at end of show on 25.09.
Ce. O1E	A.F.M.	9H-ACE	Air Sqdn 2 Regt
SA.316	A.F.M.	9H-AAV	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Performed fly past at end of show on 25.09.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAX	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line-up.

3rd edition, 23-24 September 1995

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+14	MFG-2	22	25
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7115/2-12	2 Stormo/14 Gruppo	22	25
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7168/2-04	2 Stormo/14 Gruppo	22	25
A/E G.222	Italian AF	MM62134/46-33				Performed three local flights for paradrops on the 22nd.& the 23rd Sept.
F.27-300M	R. Netherlands AF	C-8	334	22	25	Displayed on both days.
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-019	306	22	25
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-508	306	22	25	Displayed on both days. Had special colours scheme with RNLAF SOLO DISPLAY.
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-209	322	22	25
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-369	323	22	25
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-05	EMVO	22	25	Displayed on both days.
P. PC7	R. Netherlands AF	L-10	EMVO	22	25
CN.235	Spanish AF	T19B-07/35-25	AGA/Ala 79	22	25
Casa 101	Spanish AF	E25-06/79-06, E25-07/79-07, E25-08/79-08, E25-13/79-13, E25-22/79-22, E25-23/79-23, E25-28/79-28, E25-40/79-40	AGA/Ala 79	22	25	Patrulla Aguilla Performed on both days.
Casa 212D	Spanish AF	TE.l2B-4/79-94	Ala 35	22	25
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX226/74	74 [R]/4FTS	22	25	Glossy black, special sqdn markings.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX244	19 [R]/4FTS	22	25	Displayed on both days. Glossy black, special w/sqdn markings.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XXl93/CB	100	22	25
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XXll6	16 [R]	22	25	Displayed on both days. Overall black, w/special sqdn markings.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XXll9/E	16 [R]	22	25
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XX377/EB	6	22	25
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XX745/EG	6	22	25
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZG730/CC	5	22	25
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZH555/CV	5	22	25
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA360/B-56	TTTE-S Sqdn	22	25
BAe Tornado GR.1A	Royal AF	ZA370/A	2	22	25
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA560	TTTE	22	25	Displayed on both days. Overall glossy black, w/special sqdn markings.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZG707/B	13	22	25	Overall grey.
BAe Tornado GR.1A	Royal AF	ZG727/L	13	22	25
EE Canberra PR.7	Royal AF	WT509/BR	39/(1PRU)	22	25	Ex 13 Squadron, RAF Luqa.
EE Canberra PR.9	Royal AF	XHl35/AC	39/1 PRU	22	25
HS Dominie T.1	Royal AF	XS713/C	6 FTS	22	25
HS Nimrod MR.2	Royal AF	XV260	120	22	25
HP Jetstream T.3	Royal Navy	ZE441/579	Heron Flight	22	25	RNAS Yeovilton-based.
L. C-130 C.1	Royal AF	XV293		23	25	RAF Falcon technical support, also displayed on both dates.
L. P-3C	US Navy	158923/LC	VP-8 ‘Tigers’	22	25
L. S-3B	US Navy	159765/AB-701	VS-32 ‘Maulers’	22	25	from USS America
McD F/A-18C	US Navy	163506/AB-300	VFA-82 ‘Marauders’	22	25	from USS America

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR	DEP	NOTES
An-32		UR-48086	22	26	Fire bomber configuration. Had “Kiev-Ukraine” titles.

Malta-based participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Cessna 172M Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Service	9H-ACL
Mi-8AMT	Malta Air Charter	RA-24025
Mooney 201SE (M2OJ)	Silvair	9H-ACJ
Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee	Bee Gee Aviation Service	9H-ABW
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B	Excelair Services	9H-ACF
Piper PA-46-350P Malibu	D.Hooper	G-BSAB
SOCATA TB.9 Tampico	Leisure Flight Services	9H-ABJ

Malta-based participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
AB.47G-2	A.F.M.	9H-AAF	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up.
Ce. O-IE	A.F.M.	9H-ACD	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAV	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAX	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flypast at end of airshow on 23.09 and 24.09.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81211/15-11	Italian Military Mission

4th edition, 28-29 September 1996

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-PH/E24	EC02/007	27	30	Display aircraft.
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-PL/E9	EC02/007	27	30
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-PR/E20	EC02/007	27	30	Display aircraft.
McD F-4F	German AF	37+30	JG-73/2	27	30	Performed flying display.
McD F-4F	German AF	38+51	JG-73/2	27	30
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+33	MFG-2	27	30
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+46	MFG-2	27	30
P. Tornado ECR	German AF	46+45	JBG-32/1	27	30	Tiger markings.
AB.109A	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81389/GF-140		27	30
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81454/GF-209		27	30
PD.166DL-3	Guardia di Finanzia	MM25177/GF-07		27	30
F.60U	R. Netherlands AF	U-03	334	26	30
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-004		27	30	No sqdn markings, back up display a/c.
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-508	312	27	30	Performed flying display.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD400/29	1	27	30	Performed flying display. Grey.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD402/31	20 (R)	27	30	Back-up display a/c, green.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD470/60	1	27	30	Green.
BAe Harrier T.10	Royal AF	ZH662/R	20 (R)	27	30	Green.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XXl94/CO	100	27	30	Black.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX235	74 (R)	27	30	Back up display a/c. Special colours.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX248/CJ	100	27	30
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX338/PV	19 (R)	27	30	Performed flying display.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX233, XX237, XX253*, XX292, XX294, XX307	Red Arrows	28	30	Performed flying display. * Red leader **Red 11
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX227, XX252, XX253, XX260, XX264, XX306	Red Arrows	28	30	Performed flying display.
BAe Jaguar GR.1B	Royal AF	XX970		27	30	New grey, w/o squadron markings.
BAe Jaguar GR.1B	Royal AF	XZ369/EF	6	27	30
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZG757/CA	5	27	30
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZG776/CG	5	27	30
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA321/B-58	TTTE ‘S’ Sqdn	27	30	Special colours.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA360/B-56	TTTE ‘S’ Sqdn	27	30	Special colours, display aircraft.
BAe Tornado GR.1A	Royal AF	ZG712/F	13	27	30
BAe Tornado GR.1A	Royal AF	ZG729/M	13	27	30
EE Canberra T.4	Royal AF	WJ866/AV	39 (1 PRU)	27	10/10	A/c requested priority for landing due to a technical problem. Test flight on 03/10.
EE Canberra PR.7	Royal AF	WT509/BR	39 (1 PRU)	02/10	02	Brought starter cartridges for WJ866.
HS 125	Royal AF	XS733/Q	55 (R)/3 FTS	27	30
HS Nimrod MR.2	Royal AF	XV254	Kinloss Wing	27	30	Special colours.
HP Jetstream T.1	Royal AF	XX499/G	45[R]/3 FTS	27	30
L. C-130 C.1	Royal AF	XVl78		02/10	02/10	Brought spares for WJ866.
L. C-130 C.1	Royal AF	XVl8l		28	30	Grey, RAF Falcons support a/c, performed flying display.
L. C-130 C.3	Royal AF	XV303		28	30	Red Arrows support a/c.
L. C-130 C.3	Royal AF	XV305		08/10	08/10	Took back technicians & faulty engine of WJ866.
V. VC-10 K.4	Royal AF	ZD230/K	101	27	30
B. KC-135R	US AF	62-8023/D	351ARS/100ARW	27	30	“Wabash Cannonball” RAF Mildenhall-based.
Ga. C-21A Learjet	US AF	84-0087	76AS/86AW	27	29
McD F/A-18D	US MC	164884/BM-410	VMFA(AW)-533	27	30
McD F/A-18D	US MC	164886/BM-401	VMFA(AW)-533	27	30
B. UC-12M	US Navy	163842		27	30	“Peurto de Santa Maria”, from Rota, Spain.
Si. MH-53E	US Navy	163065/HC-43	HC-4 ‘Black Stallions’	27	30

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Cessna 152-II	European Flight Academy	9H-ACW
Cessna 172M Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Service	9H-ACL
Reims-Cessna F177RG Cardinal	European Flight Academy	9H-ACG
Mi-8	Gozo Wings - Malta Air Charter	RA-22710
Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee	Bee Gee Aviation Service	9H-ABW
SOCATA TB.9 Tampico	Leisure Flight Services	9H-ABJ

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
AB.47G-2	A.F.M.	9H-AAF	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up
AB.47G-2	A.F.M.	9H-AAG	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flypast over display area on 29.09
AB.212AM	Italian AF.	MM81212	Italian Military Mission	Static line up
BN-2B-26	A.F.M.	9H-ACU	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up
Ce. O- IE	A.F.M.	9H-ACC	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Displayed over Luqa airfield on 28.09 and 29.09
Ce. O-IE	A.F.M.	9H-ACD	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flypast over display area on 29.09
Ce. O-IE	A.F.M.	9H-ACE	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up
H.500C	A.F.M.	9H-ABY	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Displayed over Luqa airfield on 28.09 and 29.09 and performed in a flypast over display area on 29.09
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAV	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flypast over display area on 29.09
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAX	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static line up.

5th edition, 27-28 September 1997

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
LET 410	Czech AF	2312	61 DLt/6zDL	26	29
P. Tornado	German Marine	43+87	MFG-2	26	29	White/grey colours.
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+38	MFG-2	26	29
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+69	MFG-2	26	29	Performed flying display.
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM55038/32-53	32 Stormo	26	29
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7160/32-14	32 Stormo			Performed an unconnected buddy refuelling display with Tornado over Luqa on 27.09, and over Sliema sea front on 28.09.
AB.109A-II	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81369/GF-136		26	29
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81455/GF-210		26	29
NH 500MC	Guardia di Finanzia	MM80995/GF-71		26	29
PD.166DL-3	Guardia di Finanzia	MM25159/8-01		26	29
Ae. MB339A	Italian AF	MM54508/61-56	61 Stormo	26	29
Ae. MB339A	Italian AF	MM55058/61-41	61 Stormo	26	29
L. F-104S-ASA	Italian AF	MM6713/37-01	37 Stormo			Grey, performed flypast over Luqa on 27.09, over Sliema sea front on 28.09. Serial not positively identified.
L. F-104S	Italian AF	MM6782/37-15	37 Stormo			Grey, w/checkered rudder, performed flypast over Luqa on 27.09, over Sliema sea front on 28.09. Serial not positively identified.
L. F-104S	Italian AF	MM_____/37-10	37 Stormo			Grey, w/checkered rudder, performed flypast over Luqa on 27.09, over Sliema sea front on 28.09
L. F-104S	Italian AF	MM_____/37-	37			Camouflaged, w/checkered rudder, performed flypast over Luqa on 27.09, over Sliema sea front on 28.09
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7023/36-31		26	29
P. Tornado F.3	Italian AF	MM7208/36-11	36 Stormo	26	29	Previously ZE811 w/RAF
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7047/36-36	36 Stormo			Performed an unconnected buddy refuelling display with AMX over Luqa on 27.09, and over Sliema sea front on 28.09.
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-142	323	26	29
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-209	322	26	29
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD406/35	1	26	29
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD462/52	1	26	29
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD465/55	1	26	29
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX226	74 (R)/4 FTS	26	29
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX235	74 (R)/4 FTS	26	29	Special colour scheme.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ385/C	16 (R) OCU	26	29	Performed flying display.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ391/A	16 (R) OCU	26	29
BAe Tornado GR.1B	Royal AF	ZA406/AJ-A	617	26	29
BAe Tornado GR.1B	Royal AF	ZA411/AJ-S	617	26	29
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZE729/CF	5	26	29
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZG770/CC	5	26	29
HP Jetstream	Royal AF	XX493/L	45 (R)/3 FTS	30	02/10	Brought spares/technicians for Bulldog XX698, see below.
HP Jetstream T.3	Royal Navy	ZE441/559	RNAS Yeovilton Station Flt	26	29
HS Nimrod MR.2	Royal AF	XV226	Kinloss Wing	25	29
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZFl36	1 FTS	26	29
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZFl37	1 FTS	26	29	Performed flying display. Special colour scheme.
SA Bulldog T.1	Royal AF	XX540/l5	3 FTS	26	29
SA Bulldog T.1	Royal AF	XX698/9	3 FTS	26	02/10	Went u/s after display.
B. KC-135R	US AF	63-8874	912ARS/319ARW	25	29
Gr. F-14A	US Navy	159848/AJ-212	VF-14 Tophatters	26	29	USS John F. Kennedy
McD F/A-18 C	US Navy	164657/AJ-405	VFA-87 Golden Warriors	26	29	USS John F. Kennedy

Foreign Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Zlin 50	Aero Triga	HA-SIF, HA-SIH, HA-SIJ	26	29	First participation by a civilian aerobatic team. Malev Hungarian A/Ls livery & 20th anniversary markings.

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
R/Ce. Cardinal	European Flight Academy	9H-ACG
Ce. Citation		9H-ACR	Performed low passes over r/w 24 on 28.09
P. Cherokee		N180LK

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81212	Italian Military Mission	Performed flying display at Luqa on 27 & 28/09.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81213	Italian Military Mission	Static display.
AB.47	A.F.M.	9H-AAE	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt
BN-2B Islander	A.F.M.	9H-ACU	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt	Performed flying display at Luqa on 27 & 28/09.
Ce. O-1E	A.F.M.	9H-ACE	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAV	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt
SE.316	A.F.M.	9H-ADA	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt
SE.316	A.F.M.	9H-ADB	Air Sqdn, 2nd Regt	Performed flying display at Luqa on 27 & 28/09, and over Sliema on 28.09.

6th edition, 26-27 September 1998

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
SAAB 105	Austrian AF			25	28
SAAB 105	Austrian AF	GF-16		25	28
L. CP-140	Canadian AF	140108	415 Sqdn/14 Wing	25	28
A. L-39	Czech AF	0006	Aviation Test Centre	25	28
Let 410 UVP-E	Czech AF	2602	6.TAB	25	28
D. Mirage 2000	French AF	611/3-XS	EC03/003	25	28
D. Mirage 2000	French AF	616/3-XH	EC03/003	25	28
P. Tornado	German AF	44+62	JBG-33	25	28
P. Tornado	German AF	45+08	JBG-33	25	28
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+43	MFG-2	25	28
B.707	Israel AF	260				Tanker. All five aircraft made a pass over Luqa on Sunday, and returned to Israel, without landing at Malta.
McD F-15D	Israel AF	404	106
McD F-15	Israel AF	280
L. F-16B	Israel AF	004
L. F-16	Israel AF
PD.166DL-3	Guardia Costiera	MM25168/8-10		25	28
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81453/GF-208		25	28
ATR 42MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62165/GF-13		25	28
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM_____/32-112	101 Gruppo/32 Stormo			Performed an unconnected buddy refuelling display with AMX over Luqa on Saturday only.
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM55048/32-44	101 Gruppo/32 Stormo	25	28
Ae. MB339A	Italian AF	MM54463/61-17	212 Gruppo/61 Stormo	25	28
Ae. MB.339	Italian AF	MM55066/61-112	212 Gruppo/61 Stormo	25	28
Ae. MB339CD	Italian AF	MM55066/61-132	212 Gruppo/61 Stormo	25	28
L. F-104S	Italian AF	MM_____/37-	37 Stormo			Flying display over Luqa Saturday only. Aircraft returned to Italy.
L. F-104S	Italian AF	MM_____/37-	37			As above.
P. Tornado IDS	Italian AF	MM7007/36-37	156 Gruppo/36 Stormo	25	28
P. Tornado IDS	Italian AF	MM_____/36-42	156 Stormo/36 Gruppo	25	28	Performed a buddy refuelling display with AMX over Luqa on Saturday
P. Observer	Polizia	PS-B02		25	28
Si. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5022N/6-21	3 Grupelicot	25	28
Si. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM81183/6-32	3 Grupelicot	25	28
CN-235	Moroccan AF	CN-AMD	3 Transport Sqdn	25	28
F.60	R. Netherlands AF	U-03	334	25	28
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-364	322/323	25	28	Flying display over Sliema.
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-872	322/323	25	28
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-11		25	28	Flying display over Luqa.
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-12		25	28	Local flight on Sunday.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD404/33	20 (R) OCU	25	28
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD433/45	20 (R) OCU	25	28	Flying display over Sliema on Sat, over Luqa on Sun.
BAe Harrier T.20	Royal AF	ZH663/Q	20 (R) OCU	25	28
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX227, XX237, XX252, XX253, XX264, XX266, XX292, XX306, XX307	Red Arrows	25	28	Flying display over Sliema, Sunday only.
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX233, XX308	Red Arrows	25	28	Reserve aircraft, didn’t fly.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZll2/GA	54	25	28
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ366/FS	41	25	28
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ385/C	16 (R) OCU	25	28
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ391/A	16 (R) OCU	25	28	Flying display over Sliema, Sat & Sun.
BAe Jaguar GR.1A	Royal AF	XZ725/GU	SAOEU	25	28	Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA613/TL	XV (R)	25	28
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZE251/GA	43	25	28
BV CH-47 HC.2	Royal AF	ZD547/EH	7	25	28
HP Jetstream	Royal AF	XX497/E	45 (R)/3 FTS	25	28
L. C-130 C.3P	Royal AF	XV189	Lyneham Transport Wing	25	28	Red Arrows technical support.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF292	1 FTS	25	28	Flying display over Luqa.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF405	1 FTS	25	28
SA Bulldog	Royal AF	XX638	CFS Sqd/3 FTS	24	29	Performed flying display over Luqa.
SA Bulldog	Royal AF	XX686/4	CFS Sqdn/3 FTS	24	29	Back up display a/c.
W. Puma HC.1	Royal AF	ZA934/BZ	33	25	28
Gr. EA-6B	US Navy	162934/500/AA	VAQ-132 ‘Scorpions’	25	28	USS Eisenhower

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
BN-2B Islander	A.F.M.	9H-ACU	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display over Luqa on both days.
BN-2B Islander	A.F.M.	9H-ADF	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display over Luqa on Sunday only in formation 9H-ACDU.
SA.319	A.F.M.	9H-ADA	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display over Luqa on both days.

7th edition, 25-26 September 1999

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
B/D Alpha Jet	Belgian AF	AT-05/11	1 Wg, 5Gr, 11 Smd	24	27	Practice display over Sliema sea front on Friday afternoon, & on Sat/Sun mornings.
B/D Alpha Jet	Belgian AF	AT-18	1 Wg, 5Gr, 11 Smd	24	27
L. F-16A	Belgian AF	FA-134/FS	2 Wg, 2 Smd	24	27
S. SA226 Merlin 3A	Belgian AF	CE-04	15Wg 21Smd	24	27
C-160F	French AF	61-ZI/F91	EC03/061	25	27	Technical support for u/s Mirage 2000.
D. Mirage 2000B	French AF	5-OT/508	EC2/5	24	27
D. Mirage 2000B	French AF	5-OU/512	EC2/5	24	27	Practice display over Sliema sea front on Friday afternoon, & on Sat/Sun mornings.
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-PI/E40	EC2/7	24	27	All three a/c made a practice display over Sliema sea front on Friday afternoon, & on Sat/Sun mornings.
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-PK/E36	EC2/7	24	27
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-PU/E22	EC2/7	24	27
TBM.700	French Army	ABS/139	BP08	24	27	Displayed over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons.
Nord 262E	Marine	63	Esc 3S	24	27
C-160D	German AF	50+97	LTG-62	24	27
McD F-4F	German AF	37+22	JG-71 “Richthofen”	24	27
McD F-4F	German AF	37+49	JG-71 “Richthofen”	24	27
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	44+30	JBG-31 “Boelcke”	24	27
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	44+70	JBG-31 “Boelcke”	24	27
P. Tornado IDS	German Marine	45+43	MFG-2	24	27
P. Tornado IDS	German Marine	45+45	MFG-2	24	27	Practice display over Sliema sea front on Friday afternoon, & on Sat/Sun mornings.
PD.166DL-3	Guardia Costiera	MM25163/8-05	2 Nucleo Aereo Guardia Costiera	24	27
B. 1151 Atlantic	Italian AF	MM40115/41-77	88 Gruppo/41 Stormo	24	26	Practice display over Sliema sea front & Luqa on Friday afternoon, displays over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons, and flybys along Sliema sea front on Sunday morning.
AS Sea King 3D	Italian Navy	MM5026N/6-25	3 Grupelicot	24	27
AS Sea King 3H	Italian Navy	MM81183/6-32	3 Grupelicot	24	27	display over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons.
P. P.68 Observer	Polizia	PS-B02	11 Reparto Volo Polizia di Stato	24	27
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-261	312	24	27
B. E-3D AEW.1	Royal AF	ZHl07/07	8/23	24	27
BAe Jaguar GR.3	Royal AF	XZl04/FM	41	24	27
BAe Jaguar GR.3	Royal AF	XZ377/EG	6	24	27
BAe Sea Harrier	Royal Navy	ZB604/722/VL		23	27	Displayed over Sliema Saturday morning, over Luqa Sunday afternoon.
BAe Sea Harrier FA.2	Royal Navy	ZD611/710	899	24	27
BAe Sea Harrier T.8	Royal Navy	ZD993/723/VL	899	24	27
BAe Sea Harrier FA.2	Royal Navy	ZH801/731	899	24	27
BAe Sea Harrier FA.2	Royal Navy	ZH811/714	899	24	27
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA588/TM	XV (R)	24	27
L. C-130 C.3P	Royal AF	XV190		24	24	Sea Harrier technical support.
V. VC-10 C.1K	Royal AF	XVl08		24	24	Sea Harrier technical support.
B. KC-135R	US AFE	62-3528/D	351ARS/100ARW	24	27	Based at RAF Mildenhall.
D. C-9	US AF	71-0880	76AS/86AW	24	27	Based at Ramstein AFB.
Ga. C-21A Learjet	US AFE	84-0111	76AS/86AW	24	27	Based at Ramstein AFB.
McD F-15E	US AFE	90-0251/LN	492FS/48FW ‘Bowlers’	24	27
McD F-15E	US AFE	90-0261/LN	492FS/48FW ‘Bowlers’	24	27
L. P-3C	US Navy	158919/LF	VP-16 “War Eagles”	24	27
Si. MH-53E	US Navy	163065/443/HC	HC-4 “Black Stallions”	24	27

Foreign Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Tecnam P92	Centro Volo Sport ‘Avjonica’	I-4065, I-4745, I-5148, I-5619, I-5642, I-5741, I-5762, I-ENAL	25	26	These a/c were parked away from the main aircraft, and departed the following morning.

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
H. Sea Hawk		WV826	“Royal Navy” titles and colours. Towed over from the Malta Aviation Museum at Ta’ Qali.
Mil-8	Malta Air Charter	LZ-CA_	Para dropping over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons.

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
BN-2B Islander	A.F.M.	9H-ACU	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	9H-AAW	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flypast along Sliema sea front on Sunday morning, and formation flying with 9H-ADB & 9H-ACU over Luqa on Sunday afternoon.
SA.316	A.F.M.	9H-ADB	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display over Luqa on Sat/Sun afternoons.

8th edition, 23-24 September 2000

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
P. PC-7	Austrian AF	3H-FE	Austrian AF Flying School	22	25	Display aircraft.
P. PC-7	Austrian AF	3H-FO	Austrian AF Flying School	22	25
B/D Alpha Jet	Belgian AF	AT-24	9 Wing	22	25
HS 748	Belgian AF	CS-03	21 Sqd/15 Wing	22	25
L. F-16A	Belgian AF	FA-116	10 Wing	22	25
L. F-16A	Belgian AF	FA-136	10 Wing	22	25	Flying display.
C-160	French AF	61-ZW/F157		23		Technical support for Mirages.
CN-235	French AF	62-RB/45		25	26	Technical support for Mirage 63-FK.
D. Falcon 50MP	French Navy	36	24S	22	25
D. Mirage F.lC	French AF	211/33-FQ	EC3/33	22	25
D. Mirage F.lB	French AF	507/33-FA	EC3/33	22	25	Participated in flying display after 63-FK became u/s.
D. Mirage F.lC	French AF	64/63-FK	EC3/33	22	26	Scrapped tail pipe during landing – too steep an angle during aerodynamic braking.
AS.565 SA PANTHER	French Navy	507	36F			Flying display
C-160D	German AF	50+98	LTG-62	22	25	Technical support.
C-160D	German AF	51+02	LTG-63	27	28
McD F-4F	German AF	37+86	JG-71	22	25
McD F-4F	German AF	38+32	JG-71	22	28
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	44+61	AG-51	22	25
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	45+25	AG-51	22	28	Departed on Monday, but had to return due to a technical problem.
B. Atlantic	German Marine	61+05	MFG-3	22	25
P. Tornado IDS	German Marine	45+31	MFG-2	22	25	Flying display.
P. Tornado IDS	German Marine	45+38	MFG-2	22	25
P. Tornado IDS	German Marine	45+74	MFG-2	21	28	Display a/c, but went u/s on Friday. Crew used back-up a/c.
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM8465/GF-213		22	25	Pratica di Mare Wing.
PD.166DL-3	Guardia Costeria	MM25160/8-02		22	25	2 Nucleo Aereo Guardia Costiera
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM55027/32-42	32 Stormo	22	25
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7101	103 Gruppo	22	25	Special colours.
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM55046/32-47	32 Stormo	22	25
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM56043/51-10	103 Gruppo	22	25
Ae. MB339A	Italian AF	MM54463/61-17	61 Stormo	22	25
Ae. MB339A	Italian AF	MM55052/61-96	61 Stormo	22	25
Ae. MB339	Italian AF	MM55070/61-136	61 Stormo	22	25
Ae. MB.399CD	Italian AF	MM55074/61-142	61 Stormo	22	25
B. Atlantic	Italian AF	MM40121/41-06	88 Gruppo/41 Stormo	22	24	Display aircraft.
P. Tornado IDS(T)	Italian AF	MM55007/36-55	156 Gruppo	22	25
P. Tornado IDS	Italian AF	MM7008	156 Gruppo	22	25
PD.808TA	Italian AF	MM61955	71 Gruppo/14 Stormo	22	25
Si. HH-3F	Italian AF	MM81344/15-32	15 Stormo	22	25
Si. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5026N/6-25	3 Grupelicto	22	25	Flying display.
Si. SH-3H	Italian Navy	MM81186/6-35	3 Grupelicto	22	25	Display aircraft.
P. Observor	Polizia	PS-A96		22	25	5 Reparto Volo Polizia di Stato
F.60	R. Netherlands AF	U-01	334	22	25	Eindhoven AB
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-144		22	25	Display aircraft. Twenthe AB.
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-193		22	25	Volkel AB
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-264		22	25	Volkel AB
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-365		22	25	Twenthe AB
L. F-16A	R. Netherlands AF	J-644		22	25	Volkel AB
L. F-16B	R. Netherlands AF	J-654		22	25	Volkel AB
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZG859	20 (R)	22	25	Display aircraft.
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XXl56, XXl72, XX227, XX233, XX237, XX253, XX260, XX264, XX292, XX306, XX307, XX308	Red Arrows	22	25	Display on Sunday only.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZA596	14	22	25	No squadron markings.
BAe Tornado GR.1	Royal AF	ZD847/AA	14	22	25	A/c had 9 squadron markings.
EE Canberra T.4	Royal AF	WJ874	39(1 PRU)	22	25	All-blue colours, representing VN799.
HS Nimrod MR.2P	Royal AF	XV236	42 (R)	22	25	Display aircraft.
L. C-130K	Royal AF	XVl77		22	25	Red Arrows technical support.
D. C-9A	US AFE	71-0882	75AAS/86AW	22	25	Ramstein AFB
McD F15E	US AFE	96-0201/LN	492FS/48FW	22	25	RAF Lakenheath based.
McD F15E	US AFE	96-0204/LN	492FS/48FW	22	25	RAF Lakenheath based.
McD F15E	US AFE	97-0219/LN	492FS/48FW	22	25	RAF Lakenheath based.
McD F15E	US AFE	98-0131/LN	492FS/48FW	22	25	RAF Lakenheath based.
F. C-26B	US Navy	900530	Sigonella Station Flight	22	25

Foreign Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Tecnam P92	Centro Volo Sport ‘Avjonica’	I-ENEL	23	24	Arrived with 7 other similar types, and departed the following morning.

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Polaris		9H-UMA	Based at Ta Qali, flew into Luqa for air show static display on the 23rd.
Thruster		9H-UMC	Based at Ta Qali, flew into Luqa for air show static display on the 23rd.

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
BN-2B-26	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	AS9516	Display
SA. Bulldog	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	AS0020, AS0021, AS0022, AS0023	Displayed both days.
SA.316B	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	AS9617	Fly by on 23.09

9th edition, 22-23 September 2001

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
D. Falcon 50	French Navy	36		21	24
D. Mirage 2000	French AF	3-XL/674		21	24
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-HR/E6		21	24
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-HX/E		21	24
S. Jaguar	French AF	7-HZ/E37		21	24
AS565MA Panther	French Navy	507				Display both days.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81212/9-18	9 Stormo	21	24
AB.412	Guardia di Finanzia			21	24
ATR 400MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62166		21	24
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM55037		21	24
Ae. G222	Italian AF	MM62119/RS-45		21	24
Ae. MB.399	Italian AF	MM55062/RS-26		21	24
L. F-104	Italian AF	MM6759		21	24
L. F-104	Italian AF	MM6914		21	24
Si. S-61	Italian Navy			21	24
Si. S-61	Italian Navy			21	24
F.60	R. Netherlands AF	U-04		20	24
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-016		20	24
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-211		21	24
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-633		20	24
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-885		21	24
B. E-3	Royal AF	ZHl02		21	24
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD375		22	24
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD407/35		22	24
BAe Jaguar	Royal AF	XX766		20	24
BAe Jaguar	Royal AF	XX974/PB		20	24
BAe Tornado	Royal AF	ZA550/DD		21	24
BAe Tornado	Royal AF	ZA745/DA		21	24
BAe Tornado	Royal AF	ZEl54		21	24

Foreign Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
Ca. CL-415	Protezione Civile	I-DPCX/19	21	23	Water-bombing display on 23.09.
D. TA-4J	Advanced Training Systems Inc.	N251WL	21	26	c/n 13566, Bu 153500, Israeli AF 748.
D. A-4N	Advanced Training Systems Inc.	N262WL	21	26	c/n 14465, Bu 159545, Ex-Israeli AF 744.
D. A-4N	Advanced Training Systems Inc.	N263WL	21	26	c/n 14443, Bu 159523, Israeli AF 344. Destroyed on 10.05.03 after impact with the Great Salt Lake near Salt Lake City following a loss of engine power.
Extra 300		D-EZOZ			Displayed on both days.

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
PZL Wilga		D-ETVS	Displayed on both days. Aircraft towed a banner with “Welcome” written on it. Also demonstrated ability to fly slowly above the runway, and “hook” the banner from the ground.
P. PA-28		9H-ABW
Ce. C-172M		9H-ACL
P. PA-28		N180LK
Thruster T600N		9H-UMD

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

This may not a complete list.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
BN-2B-26	A.F.M.	AS9819	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Displayed on 22.09, possibly on 23.09 as well.
SA. Bulldog	A.F.M.	AS0021, AS0022, 0023	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Displayed on 22.09, possibly on 23.09 as well.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	AS9815	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Fly by on 23.09

10th edition, 28-29 September 2002

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
L. F-16BM	R. Danish AF	ET199	Esk.727	27	30
L. F-16AM	R. Danish AF	E-199	Esk.727	27	?
D. Mirage F.1B	French AF	33FX/509	EC3/33	27	30	Special colours
D. Mirage F.1B	French AF	33FV/504	EC3/33	27	30	Special colours
D. Mirage F.1C	French AF	33FR/77	EC3/33	27	30
C-160 Transall	French AF	61-ZF/R88		28	29	Stayed at Park 5.
AS.565MA Panther	French Navy	511	36F	27	?	Display aircraft
Lynx HAS4	French Navy	801	34F	27	?	Display aircraft
Reims F-406	Douanes Francaises	F-ZBCI/0070		27	30
P. Tornado	German AF	44+35	JBG31	27	30
P. Tornado	German AF	45+81	JBG34	27	30
McD F-4F	German AF	37+43	JG72	27	30	Display aircraft
McD F-4F	German AF	38+37	JG72	27	30
Mig29	German AF	29+20	JG73	27	30	Display aircraft, special colours.
Mig29	German AF	29+07	JG73	27	30
C-160D Transall	German AF	50+10	LTG 62	27	30
C-160D Transall	German AF	50+89	LTG 62	27	30	Arr. on 11.11.02 to pick up Mig-29 fuel tank.
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+37	MFG2	26	30	Display aircraft
P. Tornado	German Marine	43+55	MFG2	26	30	”I start like a KC135, but I fly like an EAGLE” nose art.
ATR 42-00MP	Guardia Costiera	MM62710/10-01		27	30
ATR 42-400MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62165/GF-13		27	30
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81442/GF-205		27	30
AB.212	Italian Army	MM81122/EI-406		27	30
Dornier 228-212	Italian Army	MM62156/EI-101	28 Gruppo	27	30
S. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5026N/6-25	3. Gruppo	27	30
S. SH-3D/H	Italian Navy	MM81116/6-31	3. Gruppo	27	30
A. MB.339	Italian AF	MM54504/61-52	61 Stormo/212 Gruppo	27	30
P. 180AM Avanti	Italian AF	MM62199	14 Stormo/71 Gruppo	27	30
S. HH-3F	Italian AF	MM80992/15-23	15 Stormo/82 Gruppo	27	?	Stayed at Park 5.
P. P680 Observer	Italian Police	PS-OB3		27	30
B. E-3A	NATO	LXN/90449		27	30
Fokker 60	K.L.U.	U03	334	25	30
L. F-16AM	K.L.U.	J207	312	25	30
L. F-16AM	K.L.U.	J016	312	25	30	Display Aircraft. Carried VODAFONE logo on fin and wings.
D Falcon 20	R. Norwegian AF	0125	717	27	30
CN235M-100	Spanish AF	T19B19	35	27	01/10	Brought Patrulla Papea Parachute Team.
C.295	Spanish AF	T.2103/3541	35	?	?
EE Canberra PR.9	Royal AF	XH131	39 (1 PRU)	27	?
BAe Jaguar T.2A	Royal AF	XX139/PT	16	27	30	No Squadron markings.
BAe Jaguar T.2A	Royal AF	XX846/PV	16	27	30
BAe Jaguar GR.3	Royal AF	XZ115/PD	16	26	30	Display aircraft.
BAe Jaguar GR.3	Royal AF	XX776/PE	16	26	30
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD408/37	20	27	30	Display aircraft.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD327/08	20	27	30
BAe Harrier T.10	Royal AF	XH663/111	20	27	30
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX233 XX237 XX253 XX260 XX264 XX266 XX268 XX292 XX294 XX306 XX308	Red Arrows	27	30
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX162		27	30	”RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine” titles.
L. C-130 C.3	Royal AF	XV221		27	?	Red Arrows technical support.
L. C-130 C.4	Royal AF	ZH868		27	?	LTW
BAe 146 CC.1	Royal AF	ZE700	32	26	?	Stayed at Park 5. BBMF Spitfire technical support. Spitfire didn’t participate.
BAe Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZE889/XI	56	27	?
BAe Tornado GR.4A	Royal AF	ZA395/N	II (AC)*	27	30	*AC –Army Cooperation.
BAe Tornado GR.4A	Royal AF	ZA371/C	II (AC)*	27	30	90th anniversary markings on fin.
W. Merlin HC.3	Royal AF	ZJ131/P	28	27	30
W. Merlin HC.3	Royal Navy	ZH851/R267	814	?	?
W. Sea King HAS.6	Royal Navy	XV674/L015	800	25	01/10	From HMS Ark Royal.
BAe Sea Harrier FS.2	Royal Navy	ZD610/R126	800	25	01/10	From HMS Ark Royal.
BAe Sea Harrier FS.2	Royal Navy	ZD408/37	800 NAS	?	?	From HMS Ark Royal.
BAe Sea Harrier FS.2	Royal Navy	ZD579/R128	800 NAS	25	01/10	From HMS Ark Royal, display aircraft.
HP Jetstream	Royal Navy	XX476/CU561	750	27	30	Three-bladed prop as opposed to the four-bladed units on other aircraft. Engine installation also different.
HP Jetstream	Royal Navy	XX484/CU 566	750	27	30
HP Jetstream	Royal Navy	XX486/CU569	750	27	30	Display aircraft. Performed with XX488.
HP Jetstream	Royal Navy	XX488/CU562	750	27	30	Display aircraft. Performed with XX486.
HP Jetstream	Royal Navy	ZE438/76	Heron Flight	27	30
McD F15C	US AF	840027/LN	493rdFS/48thOG/3rdAF	26	01/10	Carried two Iraqi “kill” flags.
McD F15C	US AF	860163/LN	492ndFS/48thOG/3rdAF	26	01/10
McD F15E	US AF	980131/LN	492ndFS/48thOG/3rdAF	26	01/10
McD F15E	US AF	960202/LN	492ndFS/48thOG/3rdAF	26	01/10
L. F-16	US AF	892016/AV	555thFS/31stOG/16thAF	27	01/10	Carried “Spirit of 911” nose art.
L. F-16	US AF	892137/AV		27	01/10
B. KC-135R	US AF	572605/D	351ARS/100 Air Refuelling Wing.	27	01/10	Arrived in formation with 2 Danish AF F-16s.
Beech UC-12M	US Navy	163836/7C	USN Mildenhall	27	?
L. P-3C Orion	US Navy	158932/LF	VP16	27	29

Foreign Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
A.318	Airbus Industries	FWWIB	27	30	Prototype aircraft, first visit.
Canadair CL415	Protezione Civile	I-DPCX/19	27	29	Waterbombing demonstration each day, departing after Sunday’s demonstration.
Semme motorised glider		D-KGAG	27	?

Malta-based Participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
P. Cherokee	Bee Gee Aviation Services	9H-ABW	Static display.
Cessna Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Services Ltd.	9H-ACL	Static display.
Socata Trinidad		N123XX	Static display.
F. SA227 Metro		N3804W	Static display. To be registered in Malta.
Thruster T600N		9H-UMD	Static display.
Ferrari Tucano	Island Microlight Club	9H-UME	Static display.
Flylab Tucano	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMF	Static display.

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQUADRON	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81207	Italian Military Mission
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81208	Italian Military Mission
AB.47G2	Air Squadron, AFM	AS7201	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static display.
BN Islander	Air Squadron, AFM	AS9516	Air Sqdn 2 Regt
BN Islander	Air Squadron, AFM	AS9819	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static display.
SA.316B	Air Squadron, AFM	AS9211	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying demo with AS9315.
SA.316B	Air Squadron, AFM	AS9315	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display with AS9211.
SA.316O	Air Squadron, AFM	AS9617	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static display.
SA Bulldog	Air Squadron, AFM	AS0020	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static display.
SA Bulldog	Air Squadron, AFM	AS0021	Air Sqdn 2 Regt
SA Bulldog	Air Squadron, AFM	AS0022	Air Sqdn 2 Regt
SA Bulldog	Air Squadron, AFM	AS0023	Air Sqdn 2 Regt

11th edition, 27-28 September 2003

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
Embraer ERJ-135LR	Belgian AF	CE-02	21 Sm/5 Wing	26	29	Made a formation flypast w/F-16s on runway 24 after departure from runway 14 on Monday.
L. F-16	Belgian AF	FA-114	31 Sm/ 10 Wg	26	29
L. F-16	Belgian AF	FA-136	Sm/ 10 Wg	26	29
Reims/Ce. 406	French Customs	F-BZCE		26	29
D. Mirage 2000	French AF	9/5-OJ	EC02/005	25	29	Mirages & Jaguars made a five aircraft formation flypast over runway 24 on Monday.
D. Mirage 2000	French AF	21/5-OZ	EC3/33	25	29
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-HZ/E37	EC01/007	26	29	Special “Tiger” colours. Tiger Meet participant?
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-HY/E35	EC01/007	26	29	Mirages & Jaguars made a five aircraft formation flypast over runway 24 on Monday.
S. Jaguar E	French AF	7-HW/E32	EC01/007	26	29
TBM 700	French AF	117/XN	E 00/044	26	29
C-160D Transall	German AF	50+92	LTG 61	26	29	Practice display on 26,
McD F-4F	German AF	38+50		26	29	Display aircraft.
McD F-4F	German AF	37+96		26	29	Special coloured fin.
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	44+21	JBG 31	25	29
P. Tornado IDS	German AF	44+71	JBG 31	25	29
B. Atlantic	German Marine	61+15	MFG 3	26	29
P. Tornado	German Marine	46+20	MFG-2		29	Special colours, with “90 Jahre Marineflieger” on fin.
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+30	MFG-2		29	Special colours
P. Tornado	German Marine	46+41	MFG-2		29
AB.412HP	Guardia Costiera	MM81508/GF-220		26	29
ATR 42 400MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62165/GF-13	2 Gruppo	26	29
A/E AMX-T	Italian AF	MM55029/32-50	32 Stormo	26	29
Ae. MB-339A	Italian AF	MM54499/61-45	61 Stormo	26	29
Ae. MB-339CD	Italian AF	MM55082	61 Stormo	26	29
P.180AM	Italian AF	MM62162	14 Stormo/71 Gruppo	26	29
P. Tornado IDS	Italian AF	MM7086/36-35	36 Stormo/156 Gruppo	26	29
SF.260AM	Italian AF	MM54429/70-14	70 Stormo	26	29
SF.260AM	Italian AF	MM54527/70-35	70 Stormo	26	29
SF.260AM	Italian AF	MM55015/70-46	70 Stormo	26	29
SF.260AM	Italian AF	MM55017/70-50	70 Stormo	26	29
A.109EOA-1	Italian Army	MM81238/EI-861	GSCdA - CCdA	26	29
A.129A Mangusta	Italian Army	MM81423/EI-953	GSCdA - CCdA	26	29
Dornier 228-212	Italian Army	MM62158/EI-103	28 Gruppo	26	29
S. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5025N/6-24	3. Gruppo	26	29
S. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5026N/6-25	3. Gruppo	27	30
AB.212	Italian Police	PS-95	4 Reparto Volo	26	29
B. E-3A	NATO	LXN/90458	NAEWF	26	29
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD407/36	20 [R]	26	29
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD433/45	20 [R]	26	29
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX201	208 [R]/ 4 FTS	26	29
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX244	208 [R]/ 4 FTS	26	29	One Hawk developed technical problems. Both aircraft returned.
BAe Jaguar GR.3A	Royal AF	XX116/EO	6	26	29
BAe Jaguar GR.3A	Royal AF	XX766/PE	16 [R]	26	29
BAe Jaguar GR.3	Royal AF	XZ115/PD	16 [R]	26	29
BAe Jaguar T.4	Royal AF	XX139/PT	16 [R]	26	29
BAe Jaguar T.4	Royal AF	XX835/FY	41	26	29
BAe Jaguar T.4	Royal AF	XX841/PQ	16 [R]	26	29
BAe Jaguar T.4	Royal AF	XX845/ET	6	26	29
BAe Jaguar T.4	Royal AF	XX846/PV	16 [R]	26	29
BAe Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZD711/II	2	26	29
BAe Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZG750/DY	31	26	29
HS Nimrod MR.2	Royal AF	XV245	Kinloss Maritime Wing	26	29
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF143	1 FTS	26	29
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF242	1 FTS	26	29
B. B-52H	US AF	61-0040/MT	23 BS - 5 BW	25	01/10
B. KC-135R	US AF	63-8884/D [mt]	351ARS/100 ARW		01/10	A/c departed on Wednesday to re-fuel B-52 on its direct flight to the US.
McD F-15C	US AF	84-0010/LN	493FS/48FW	26	29	A/c made four approaches and overshoots (w/afterburner) before landing, to burn off excess fuel.
McD F-15C	US AF	84-0019/LN		26	29	A/c made four approaches and overshoots (w/afterburner) before landing, to burn off excess fuel.
F. C-26D	US Navy	910502	3 NAF	26	28	Arrived at approx. 20.30 on Friday, and departed late Sunday evening after airshow.

Foreign Participants - Civil

As with previous years, a large number of microlights also visited the airshow.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. ON DEP. ON NOTES

Canadair CL-415 Protezione Civile I-DPCX/19 27 29 Waterbombing demonstrations each day.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk D-EGFM 29

Schleicher K-8B PH-455

Asso VI Junior I-6135 27 28

Bingo! 503 Amphibian STOL I-2753 27 28

Flight Design CT I-6153 27 28

Hoffmann H-36 Dimona D-KGOM 27 28

Katana T9 I-STIL 27 28

MXP-740 V Savannah STOL I-4884 27 28

Pioneer 200 T F-6510 27 28

Pioneer 300 L I-6435 27 28

Pioneer 300 S I-6312 27 28

Rebel I-TOOT 27 28

Rally 105 UL I-6934 27 28

Storm 300 Special I-6642 27 28

Storm RG I-6667, I-7060 27 28

Tecnam T92 I-5176, I-5313, I-5348, I-5433, I-5688, I-5762, I-6089, I-6430, I-6799, I-7070 27 28

Tecnam P96 I-6306 27 28

Tecnam 2000 I-6953 27 28

V Whisky I-5770 27 28

Malta-based Participants - Civil

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

Airbus A320-211 Air Malta 9H-ABP First time participation by Air Malta.

BAC 1-11-518FG Fast Aerospace 9L-LDL Towed from/to Safi on Friday/Monday

BAC Strikemaster Mk87 Fast Aerospace NZ6361/61 Towed from/to Safi on Friday/Monday

P. Cherokee Bee Gee Aviation Services 9H-ABW

Cessna Skyhawk Paradise Island Air Services Ltd. 9H-ACL

Denney Kitfox Mk. 3 Island Microlight Club 9H-UMH

F. SA227 Metro N3804W To be registered in Malta.

Ferrari Tucano Island Microlight Club 9H-UME

Flylab Tucano Island Microlight Club 9H-UMF

JetFox JF91 [Euroala Srl] Island Microlight Club 9H-UMG

Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II Falcon Aviation 9H-AEB

Socata Trinidad N123XX

Tecnam P92-J Falcon Aviation 9H-ADU

Thruster T600N 9H-UMD

Malta-based Participants – A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN NOTES

AB.212 Italian AF MM81207 Italian Military Mission Flying demonstration.

AB.212 Italian AF MM81208 Italian Military Mission Static.

AB.47G2 AFM AS7201 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Static at Park 4

BN Islander AFM AS9516 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Display.

BN Islander AFM AS9819 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Static at Park 4.

SA.316B AFM AS9211 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Flying demo with AS9315.

SA.316B AFM AS9315 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Flying demo with AS9211.

SA.316B AFM AS9617 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Static at Park 4

SA Bulldog AFM AS0021 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Static at Park 4

SA Bulldog AFM AS0022 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Display.

SA Bulldog AFM AS0023 Air Sqdn 2 Regt Display.

12th edition, 24-25 September 2004

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
B/D Alpha Jet E	Belgian AF	AT-12	7 Sm - 1 Wg	24	27	Carried Greyish Lynx (?) head.
B/D Alpha Jet E	Belgian AF	AT-18	7 Sm - 1 Wg	24	27	Carried two-tone blue Lynx’s (?) head.
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-LE/E169	EAC00.314	24	27
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-LO/E152	EAC00.314	24	27
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-UA/E103	EAC00.314	24	27	Displayed both days.
D. Mirage 2000N	French AF	4-CL/375	EC03.004	24	27
B/D Atlantic	German Marine	61+10	MFG 3	24	27
C-160D	German AF	50+87	LTG 62	28	29	Technical support for Tornado 45+30
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+30	MFG-2	22	29	Special colours, with “90 Jahre Marineflieger” on fin.
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+41	MFG-2	22	27
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+43	MFG-2	22	27
P. Tornado	German Marine	45+49	MFG-2	22	27
A.109A-2	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81389/GF140	Raggruppamento	24	27
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81507/GF-219		24	27
ATR 42-400MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62166/GF14	2 Gruppo EM	24	27
Ae. G.222 TCM	Italian AF	MM62152/RS-45	311 Gruppo RSV	24	27	Displayed both days, parked at yard 3.
Ae. MB.339CD	Italian AF	MM55078/RS-29	311 Gruppo RSV	24	27	Displayed both days, parked at yard 3.
Ae. MB.339A	Italian AF	MM84485/0, MM54500/1, MM54480/1, MM54475/3, MM54486/4, MM55052/6, MM54542/7, MM54473/8, MM54477/9, MM554505/10	Frecce Tricolori	24	27	Displayed both days, parked at yard 3. MM84485/0 back up aircraft.
A/E AMX	Italian AF	CSX7158/RS-12		24	27	Displayed both days, parked at yard 3. Carried ’50 RSV’ markings.
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7180/32-20	32 Stormo 13 Gruppo	24	27	Static. Carried 30,000 ore (30,000 hours) titles on fin. Also black eagle outlined in yellow.
A/E AMX	Italian AF	MM7155/32-05	32 Stormo 13 Gruppo	24	27	Static.
L. C-130J	Italian AF	MM82185/46-50	46 BA - 50 Gruppo	23	23	Technical support, Frecce Tricolori.
L. C-130J-30	Italian AF	MM82191/46-57	46 BA - 50 Gruppo	27	27
L. F-16	Italian AF	MM7266	37 Stormo 18 Gruppo	24	27	Also carried US serial 79-0412.
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7075/36-53	32 Stormo 13 Gruppo	24	27
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7050/36-34	36 Stormo 156 Gruppo	24	27
P. Tornado	Italian AF	MM7057/36-54	311 Gruppo RSV	24	27	Displayed both days.
P. 180AM Avanti	Italian AF	MM62205	14 Stormo 71 Gruppo	24	27
S. SH-3D/H	Italian Navy	MM81116/6-31	3 Grupelico	24	27
S. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5021/6-20	3 Grupelico	24	27
AB.212	Italian Police	PS-105	5 RV Reggio – Ca	24	27
Fokker 60 UTA-N	R. Netherlands AF	U-01	334	23	23	Technical support aircraft for display F-16.
Fokker 60 UTA-N	R. Netherlands AF	U-01	334	27	27	Technical support aircraft for display F-16.
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-016	323	23	27	Display a/c.
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-055	322	23	27
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-068	322	24	27
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-515	322	24	27
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-04	131 EMVO	24	26
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-11	131 EMVO	24	26	Carried ‘PC-7 Solo Display’, display both days.
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD380/28	20	24	27
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD407/36	20	24	27	Black fin, w/grey eagle and ‘XX’, displayed both days.
BAe Harrier T.10	Royal AF	ZH565/104	20	24	27	Static.
B/V Chinook HC.2	Royal AF	ZA704	18	24	27	Displayed both days. Remained at park 5 for the duration of the show.
B/V Chinook	Royal AF	ZH895	18	24	27	Static. Left in formation w/ZA704 on Monday.
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZA543/FO	12	24	27	Static. One of the crew was an Australian.
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZD719/BS	14	24	27	Static.
HP Jetstream T.2	Royal Navy	XX488	750	24	27	Static, all three a/c were stationed at Park 7, next to the Air Squadron. Back-up a/c?
HP Jetstream T.2	Royal Navy	XX481/560	750	24	27	Displayed both days with ZA111.
HP Jetstream T.2	Royal Navy	ZA111/565	750	24	27	Displayed both days with XX481.
L. C-130T	US Navy	165349/JW	VR-62	25	26	Brought support equipment for airshow. Went u/s.
L. C-130T	US Navy	165350/RU	VR-55	30	30	Retrieved airshow equipment. Grey colours.
F. C-26D	US Navy	900530	NAF Sigonella	26	26	Technical support for C-130 165349/JW.

Civil participants – Overseas participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR. ON	DEP. ON	NOTES
Ca. CL-415	Protezione Civile	I-DPCF/23	24	27	Displayed both days.
P. Cherokee Archer		I-ELSE	24	27
P. Cherokee 180		I-SABY	24	27

Malta-based Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. 172M Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Services Ltd.	9H-ACL
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW
Diamond Star	Malta School of Flying	OE-DJB
F. Metro	European 2000 Airlines	N3084W	Re-registered 9H-AEU July 2005.
P. Cherokee	Bee Gee Aviation Services	9H-ABW
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEB
Rockwell Commander 112B		N629CC
Tecnam 92J	Falcon Aviation	9H-ACU

Malta-based Participants — Microlights

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Thruster T.600 Sprint	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMD
Flylab Tucano SRL	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMF
JetFox JF91	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMG
Denney Kitfox Mk. 3	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMH

Armed Forces of Malta

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81158/9-11	9Stormo/Italian Military Mission	Static.
B. 47G-2	A.F.M.	AS7201	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81208	Italian Military Mission	Display.
BN Islander	A.F.M.	AS9819	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static.
SA Bulldog	A.F.M.	AS0020	Air Sqdn 2 Regt
SA.316B	A.F.M.	AS9211	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying demo with AS9315, both days.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	AS9212	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying display.
SA.316	A.F.M.	AS9315	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Flying demo with AS9211, both days.
SA.316B	A.F.M.	AS9618	Air Sqdn 2 Regt	Static.

13th edition, 24-25 September 2005

Received the following from one of the crew of the Bf-108/Nord 1002.

Just been looking at your site, specifically the bit about the Bf108 that attended the air show this year. I was one of the three guys who flew the aircraft to Malta and back. Technically G-ETME is a Nord 1002, a French-built example of the Bf108, but as it built up of parts manufactured by the Germans during WWII we prefer to call it a Bf108 whenever we can!

As well as flying on both days of the show we also went up for a local flight on the evening of the 24th, and another local flight on the evening of the 26th (during which we beat up the site of the Aviation Museum at Ta' Qali). On both arrival and departure we performed some low passes up Grand Harbour. Sadly arriving a day later than planned meant we couldn't be 'bounced' by the Spit & Hurri!

Apparently local rumour had it that we didn't depart on Monday due to engine problems - not so - we were on the beer the night before and the weather on Monday morning wasn't exactly suitable for flying anyway. So Monday was a day to visit the museum and take a local resident up for a flight later in the day.

If you know anyone who got any good photos of the 108 in Malta (particularly beating up Grand Harbour on arrival/departure, and arriving at Luqa on the 23rd) we'd love to see them!

Regards

Damien Burke

Handmade by Machine Ltd.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
C-160	French AF	61-ZF/F88	ET 03.061	22	23	Support aircraft for Mirage 2000C’s.
C-160	French AF	61-ZJ/F92	ET 03.061	22	23	Support arcraft for Mirage 2000C’s.
C-160	French AF	64-CQ/F127	ET 01.064	26	27	Support aircraft for Mirage 2000C’s.
D. Mirage 2000C	French AF	5-OZ/17	ET 02.005	23	26	Flying display.
D. Mirage 2000C	French AF	5-OC/36	ET 02.005	23	26
C-160D	German AF	50+40	LTG 61	25	26	Arrived in the afternoon. Support aircraft for Dutch F-16 display team.
C-160D	German AF	50+81	LTG 62	23	24	Support aircraft for Dutch F-16 display team.
B/D Atlantic	German Marine	61+11	MFG 3	23	26
McD F-4E	Hellinic AF	68-506	337	23	26	First time participation from Greece.
A.109A-II	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81389/GF-140	Centro di Aviazione	23	26
A.109A-II	Polizia	PS-45	9 RV	23	26
AB.412HP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81507/GF-219	Centro di Aviazione	23	26
ATR 42-400MP	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62166/GF-14	2 Gruppo	23	26
P. 166-DPI	Guardia di Finanzia	CSX25172/GF-02	1 Gruppo	23	26	Not in full Guardia livery.
P. 166-DL3	Italian AF	MM25157	14 Stormo/71 Gruppo	23	26	aircraft carried “20,000 hours” titles on fuselage and underneath the wings, as well as sporting a shark’s mouth.
P. 180 Avanti	Italian AF	MM62199	14 Stormo/71 Gruppo	23	26	Low level beat up over runway 32 before landing.
S. SH-3D	Italian Navy	MM5021N/6-20	3 Grupelicot	23	26
S. SH-3D/H	Italian Navy	MM81186/6-35	3 Grupelicot	23	26
B. E-3	NATO	90443/LX-N	NAEWF&CF	23	26
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-021	312	22	26
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-055	311	23	26	Special colours, flying display.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-192	311	22	26
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-642	311	23	26
BAe Harrier GR.7	Royal AF	ZD435/47	20	23	26
BAe Harrier GR.7A	Royal AF	ZG472/62A	20	23	26	Flying display on the 24th.
BAe Harrier T.10	Royal AF	ZH664/112	20	23	26	Flying display on the 25th.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX185	208	23	26
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX205	208	23	26	Special colours, including yellow nose. Displayed both days.
BAe Hawk T.1W	Royal AF	XX231	208	23	26	Royal Navy
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX309	208	23	26	Special colours, including yellow nose.
BAe Hawk T.1W	Royal AF	XX312	208	23	26
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX325	208	23	26
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX233, XX237, XX294, XX308	Red Arrows	23	26	A/c listed by mark and order of serial, landing sequence was different.
BAe HawkT.1A	Royal AF	XX227, XX253, XX260, XX264, XX266, XX306	Red Arrows	23	26	A/c listed by mark and order of serial, landing sequence was different. XX253 displayed on the 25th only, XX306 on the 24th, XX227 was back up aircraft.
BAe Hawk T.1W	Royal AF	XX179, XX292	Red Arrows	23	26	A/c listed by mark and order of serial, landing sequence was different.
S. Jaguar GR.3A	Royal AF	XZ103/FP		23	26	Flying display on the 25th. White fin with red Cross of Loraine, and “Jaguar Display 2005” titles. Went u/s on Monday morning, scheduled to depart on 03.10.
S. Jaguar GR.3A	Royal AF	XZ112/GW		23	26	Flying display on the 24th. Black fin with “Coltishall 65th anniversary” titles on fin.
L. C-130 C.4	Royal AF	ZH866	LTW	23	29	Red Arrows technical support. Went u/s on Monday.
P. Tornado F.3	Royal AF	ZG774/WK	56	23	26	Had “Faith” written in white block lettering on nose wheel doors. Flying display both days.
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZA601/O	2	23	26
P. Tornado GR.4A	Royal AF	ZE116/X	13	23	26
R. B1-B	US AF	86-109	7 BW	22	26	Direct flight from Dyress AFB, Texas. Carried ‘Spectre’ nose art.
R. B1-B	US AF	86-133/DY	28 BS – 7 BW	22	30	Display. First time a US aircraft participated in the flying programme. Direct flight from Dyress AFB, Texas. Went u/s on Monday, departed on Friday for RAF Fairford. Carried ‘Old Crow Express III’ nose art.
F. C-26	US Navy	900530	NAF Sigonella	22	22	Support aircraft for B-1Bs. Again arr/dep on the 26.09.
S. SH-60B	US Navy	162347/426	HSL-42	23	28	Made five flights from USS Hawes on Friday morning.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Cessna T-303 Crusader	Roche Bentley	G-ROCH	21	29	Technical support for Spitfire/Hurricane.
Reims/Cessna F-406-0042	Douanes Francaises	F-ZBCE/0042	23	26
Ca. CL-415	Protezione Civile	I-DPCF/23	23	26	Display, both days.
H. Hurricane	Historic aircraft Collection	G-HURI	22	29	First piston-engined warbird participation. First warbirds were 3x ex-Israeli AF A-4s seen during the 2001 show. Made five passes over Grand Harbour at 18.00, to Mdina for a photo sortie before coming in for a low-level beat up runway 24 and landing. Performed on both days. An additional flight on Sunday over War memorial, Floriana, with Red Arrows, as well as a flyby over Ta’ Qali on 28.09.
Me-108		G-EMTE/KG-EM	23	26	Displayed on both days. First piston-engined warbird participation. First warbirds were 3x ex-Israeli AF A-4s seen during the 2001 show.
S. Spitfire	Historic aircraft Collection	G-MKVB	22	29	First piston-engined warbird participation. First warbirds were 3x ex-Israeli AF A-4s seen during the 2001 show. Flying programme as for Hurricane above.

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AES
Ce. 172M Skyhawk	Paradise Island Air Services Ltd.	9H-ACL
F. Metro	European 2000 Airlines	N715MQ	To be registered in Malta.
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEA
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEB
Tecnam 92J	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEC
Rockwell Commander 112B		N629CC
Savanah		9H-UMJ	In yellow primer, but sporting a shark’s mouth. Static display on Saturday only.

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81207	Displayed both days. Attached to the Italian Military Mission.
B. 47G-2	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS7201
BN Islander	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9516
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0020
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0021	Displayed both days as a formation.
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0023	Displayed both days as a formation.
SA.316	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9211	Display.
SA.316	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9212	Display.
SA.316	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9315	Display.

14th edition, 23-24 September 2006

Regrettably, the much anticipated Croatian display Team, “Wings of Storm” cancelled on Friday morning, due to a lack of transport aircraft. Another cancellation were two Dutch F-16s, which were to be static exhibits.

All aircraft were stationed in Park 4, with the exception of the Netherlands Air Force F-60, which was located in Park 3.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-LG/E120	EAC00.314	22	25	Static display.
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-LM/E102	EAC00.314	22	25	Practice display on the 22nd. Displayed on the 24th.
B/D Alpha Jet E	French AF	314-UK/E84	EAC00.314	22	25	Displayed on the 23rd.
Falcon 10	French Navy	143	57	22	25
A.109	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81388/G. di F./139	Centro di Aviazione	22	25
AB.412	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81443/GF-201	Centro di Aviazione	22	25
Piaggio-166DL3	Guardia di Finanzia	MM25189/GF-10	1st Gruppo	22	25
AB.212	Police	PS-95	4 Reparto Volo	22	25
CN-235	Irish Air Corps	253	101 Maritime Squadron	22	25	Late evening arrival.
B. E-3 Sentry	NATO	90452/LX-N	NAEW & CF	22	25	Aircraft made an approach and overshoot, followed by an orbit on the approach to burn off excess fuel.
Fokker 60	R. Netherland AF	U-02	334	21	25	Support aircraft.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-055	306	21	25	Special colours. Displayed on both days.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-647	306	21	25	Static.
CN-235	Spanish AF	T-19B-08/35-26	Ala 35	22	25	Static.
Ga. Learjet	Swiss AF	T-781		See notes.		This aircraft came twice, on the 21st and the 25th, in each case departing after a few hours.
P. PC-7	Swiss AF	A-906, A-909, A-916, A-917, A-919, A-922, A-923, A-932, A-933, A-934		21	25	Aircraft listed in order of serial number, not landing sequence. A-932 was a spare aircraft.
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX284/CA	100	22	25	Displayed both days.
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX289/CO	100	22	25
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZD745	13	22	25	Devoid of unit markings. Confirmation of squadron from crew member.
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZG791/137	13	22	25
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF169	72 [R]/ 1 FTS	21	25	Displayed both days.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF448	1 FTS	21	25
L. F-16CG	US AF– Europe	89-2102/AV	510FS/31FW	22	25
L. F-16CG	US AF – Europe	90-0709/AV	510FS/31FW	22	25

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Ca-415	Civil Protection	I-DPCI/26	22		Performed low level pass before landing.
Evektor EV.97 Eurostar		I-6615	22	25
P. P64B Oscar 200		I-BRIG	22	25
Tecnam P92-JS		I-CISK	22	25
Tecnam P92-S Echo		I-6603, I-6793, I-7105, I-7346,	22	25
Tecnam p92 Super		I-6565	22	25	Contained mouse nose art. Performed a practice display with I-6603, I-7105 and I-7346.

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81150	Static display.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81207	Flying display.
B.47G-2	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS7201	Static display.
BN Islander	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9516	Static display
SA Alouette	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9211	Static and flying display.
SA Alouette	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9212	Flying display with AS9211. Also ended the air show on Saturday.
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0021	Practice displays on the 19th – 22nd.
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0023	As above.
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0124	Static Display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX	Latest addition the Maltese civil register.
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEA
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEB
Rockwell Commander 112B		N629CC
Storch		9H-UMK	Static display on Saturday only.
Thuster T-600	Decollage Co. Ltd.	9H-UMC	Static display on Saturday only.
X’Air		9H-UMN	Static display on Saturday only.

14th edition, 22-23 September 2007

All aircraft were stationed in Park 4.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Falcon 50	French Navy	7		21
AB.412	Guardia Costieri	MM81473/9-05		21
PD.166DL3	Guardia Costieri	MM25183/8-13		21
AB.109	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81467/Gf-144		21
AB.412	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81446/Gf-204		21
ATR-42	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62166/Gf-14		21
PD.180	Guardia di Finanzia	MM62248/Gf-18		21
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81145		21
AB.212	Polizia	MM81660/PS-103		21
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-055		21	25	Special colours. Displayed on both days, with a practice display on Friday.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-638		21	25	Static.
P. PC-7	R. Netherlands AF	L-06		21	25	Static.
CN-235	Spanish AF	T-19B-15/35-33	Ala 35	22	25	Static.
Casa 101	Spanish AF	74-11/E.25-56, 74-39/E.25-88
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX339	208	21	24
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX176	19	22	25
B. KC-135R	US AF	63-8041	434 ARW	20		Carried “Grissom” on the fin, and map of the stae of Indiana on the nose, with “Crossroads of America/Spirit of Indiana”.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Ca-415	Civil Protection	I-DPCH/25	22
P. P64B Oscar 200		I-BRIG	22	25
Tecnam P92-JS		I-CISK	22	25
Tecnam P92-S Echo		I-6793, I-7105, I-7346, I-8773	22	25	Practice display on the 21st.
SA Bulldog		G-CDBS			Also had RAF serial XX707/4, c/n 356.

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
BN Islander	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9516	Carried special 35th anniversary colours.
BN Islander	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9819	Static display.
SA Alouette	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9212	Carried special 35th anniversary colours.
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0021

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-ACL	Flying display.
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AES
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEA
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEB
Rockwell Commander 112B		N629CC
Storch		9H-UMK	Static display on Saturday only.
Thuster T-600	Decollage Co. Ltd.	9H-UMC	Static display on Saturday only.
X’Air		9H-UMN	Static display on Saturday only.

16th edition, 27-28 September 2008

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZD322/03A	1	26
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZD376/24A	1	26
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZD411/40A	1	26
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZG508/79	1	26
BAe Jetstream	Royal Navy	XX486/567		26
BAe Jetstream	Royal Navy	ZA111/565		26
BAe Typhoon	Royal AF	ZJ805/BD	29
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX245	208	26
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX201	208	26		Display a/c on the 28th.
BAe Hawk	Royal AF	XX179, XX227, XX233, XX237, XX253, XX264, XX292, XX294, XX306, XX308	Red Arrows
S. Tucano	Royal AF	ZF264		25
S. Tucano	Royal AF	ZF448		25
Beechcraft 200 KingAir	Royal AF	ZK453/M		26		“Morpheus”
L. C-130	Swedish AF	843		26		Support a/c for the Red Arrows.
B. KC-135R	USAFE	58-0036	100ARW

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Ca-415	Civil Protection	I-DPCF/23	26
Beechcraft 350 KingAir		M-OORE
Diamond DA 20-C1 Eclipse		N677DC			serial no. CO477
Diamond DA 40 Diamond Star		N693DS	26		serial no. 40.693
Diamond DA 42 Twin Star		I-DADC	26
Hoffmann HK-36TTC115 Super Dimona		D-KAFC	26		c/n 36.805

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF		Display.
BN Islander	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9819	Displayed on the 28th.
SA Alouette	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS9212	Flying display. Carried Tiger head
SA Bulldog	2nd Regiment/AFM	AS0022	Static Display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Cessna 172M	Malta School of Flying	9H-ACL	Flying display.
Cessna 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX
Fly Synthesis Storch CL		9H-UMK	Flying display.
Fly Synthesis Storch		9H-UMS	w/floats.
X-air		9H-UMP
X-air		9H-UMR
Skyranger V-Fun		9H-UMN

17th edition, 26-27 September 2009

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
B/D Alpha Jet	French AF	8-NP/E155
B/D Alpha Jet	French AF	8-MO/E68
P. Tornado	German AF	43+75			28
Dornier 228	Pollution Control	57+01
Fokker 50	R. Netherlands AF	U-05		25		Performed a low-level beat-up prior to landing.
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-015				Display aircraft, special colours. Practice display on the 25th.
L. F-16	R. Netherlands AF	J-642		25
McD DC-10	R. Netherlands AF	T-235			28	Aircraft arrived between Saturday/Sunday night.
HS Dominie	Royal AF	XS739/F	55		28
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZG472/62	4	25
BAe Harrier	Royal AF	ZG508/79	4	25
P. Tornado	Royal AF	ZA604/068		25		No squadron markings.
P. Tornado	Royal AF	ZA747/095	9	25
L. C-130J-30	USAFE	08-8602/RS	86th AW	25
B. KC-135R	USAFE	37979		25	28
B. F-15	USAFE	84-019/LN		25	28
B. F-15	USAFE	84-027/LN	493 FS	25	28
Ga. C-20 Learjet	USAFE	40112
Si. MH-60S	HSC-28	166322/41				USS Mount Whitney.
F. C-26	US Navy	531

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
A. L-39	Breitling	ES-YLR/0, ES-YLX/1, ES-YLS/2, ES-TLG/3, ES-YLI/4, ES-YLF/6, ES-YLP/7	25		Displayed both days.
Canadair CL-415	Civil Protection	I-DPCC/27	25	28	Displayed both days.
Diamond DA 42 Twin Start		D-GDDD
Pioneer 300 Hawk	AlpiAviation	I-7669, I-8548/1, T7-MFC/2, T7-MFB/3, T7-MPT/4
Tecnam P92-JS		I-KRAM			c/n 030
Tecnam P2002-JF		T7-LEC			c/n 102
Tecnam P2002-JF		T7-RAZ			c/n 103

Malta-based participants – Air Squadron, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Casa 212-300	Air Wing/AFM	AS0925	On lease to the AFM. Dropped parachutists as part of the display programme.
SA.316	Air Wing/AFM	AS9211
Islander	Air Wing/AFM	AS9819
Bulldog	Air Wing/AFM	AS0022
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81164
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81145	display

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AES	Flying display.
Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AFV
Cessna 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-ACL
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX	Flying display.
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW	Flying display.
Diamond DA40D	Diamond Flight Training (Malta)	9H-AGA
Ga. Learjet 60	Eurojet Ltd	9H-AFJ	Flying display only. Was not on static display, but departed from, and returned to, its parking slot on Park 1.
P. Seneca	Falcon Aviation	9H-AEB
Robinson R.44	Heli Tours Malta	G-DCSE	Gave a number of pleasure flights before and after the flying display programme, but was not a part of the static or flying display.
Tecnam P92J	European Pilot Academy	9H-ADU
Polaris Cross Country		9H-UMA	Flying display.
ICP Savannah		9H-UMM	Flying display.
Skyranger V-Fun		9H-UMN	Flying display.
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMP	Flying display.
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMR	Static exhibit.
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMT	Flying display.

18th edition, 25-26 September 2010

With the construction of a hangar for SR Technic on park 4, the organisers were forced to move the participating aircraft to parks 2 and 3.

As a result, the public (more accurately, the aviation enthusiasts) were able to photograph light aircraft normally out of reach of our cameras from outside the fence.

Weather-wise, the expected downpours didn’t materialise, and although there was some rain on Saturday morning, this gave way to long sunny periods with occasional cloud, but rather strong winds which prevented the Aviation Museum’s Tiger Moth from displaying. This (wind) had reduced substantially by Sunday.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
L. F-16	Belgian AF	FA-110		24	27	BAF495. Refuelled from RNAF KC-10 off Gozo, then made a straight in approach for landing. Special colours. Display on Sunday only.
L. F-16	Belgian AF	FA-131		24	27	BAF496. As above. Two-tone grey colours. Carried ventral fuel tank in the colours of F-16 FA-110. Display on Saturday only.
Alpha Jet	Patrouille de France	9/F-UGFF, 0/F-TERK, F-TERH		24	27	Arrived in three different formations of 3, 4 and 4 aircraft. Practice display in the evening of the 24th. The third aircraft didn’t have a fin number.
Alpha Jet	Patrouille de France	1/F-TERP, 3/F-TERE, 4/F-TERA, 2/F-TERR		24	27	Second formation of four aircraft.
Alpha Jet	Patrouille de France	7/F-UHRF, 5/F-TERM, 8/F-TERQ, 6/F-TERI		24	27	Third formation.
C-160	French AF	64-GF/R206		24	24	Same day arrival/departure.
C-160	French AF	61-ZP/R98		24	27
P. Tornado	German AF	46+26		24	27
B. KDC-10	R. Netherlands AF	T-235		24	27	Refuelled two RNAF and 2 Belgian AF F-16 off Gozo.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-015		24	27	Display aircraft. Refuelled over Gozo from KC-10. Displayed on Saturday only.
L. F-16AM	R. Netherlands AF	J-144		24	27	Refuelled over Gozo from KC-10. Displayed on Sunday only.
Bae Dominie	Royal AF	XS737/K	55	24	27	RFR7101
Bae Harrier GR.9	Royal AF	ZG857/EB-Z	41	24	27	RFR7001
Bae Harrier GR.9	Royal AF	ZG501/EB-Q	41	24	27	RFR7001
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX307	208	24	27	RFR7136A
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX201	4 FTS	24	27	RFR7136B. Special “Union Jack” colours, displayed both days.
P. Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZA611/EB-L	41	24	27	RFR7001. Arrived in formation with Harriers.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF317/QJ-F		24	27	RFR7121. “Battle of Britain” camouflage.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF171/LZ-R		24	27	RFR7121
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF169		24	27	RFR7121. ‘Makesi’. All-b lack colours.
B. KC-135R	US AF	10306	100ARW	24	27	Quid 98
Gu. C-20	US AF	30500		24	27	Catbird 1
G. C-21	US AF	40087		24	27	Valor 21
F. C-26	US Navy	910502		24	27	Navy 531.
F. C-26	US Navy	900528		25	27	Medex 528.
L. P-3C	US Navy	158927/LF		26	27	Overall grey colours, with large star & bar, and underwing hardpoints.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Canadair CL-415	Civil Protection	I-DPCF/23	24	27	Displayed both days.
Diamond DA42		OE-FCC
Fly Synthesis Texan	WeFly Team	I-7736/1, I-8382/3, I-8942/4	24	27	Early morning arrival, with practice display in the afternoon. Displayed both days.
Fly Synthesis Texan	WeFly Team	I-7877	24	27	All-white, remained on the ground. Back-up aircraft?
G. Learjet	Jet I.C.U.	N70LJ			Static display on Sunday.

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81154	Static % flying display.
BN Islander	Air Wing/AFM	AS9819	Static display. Now converted to turbine power, and in new two-tone grey colours and revised national roundel with a reduced red outer circle.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9211	Static display on the 25th. After aerial display (with AS9215) landed at Park 7. Later brought the air show to an end by making a low slow flypast carrying the Maltese flag.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9215	Flying display with AS9211. Afterwards landed and took up static spot previously occupied by AS9211 in Park 3. .
SA Bulldog	Air Wing/AFM	AS0023	Static display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AES
Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AFV
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX
Cessna 172M	Malta School of Flying	9H-ACL
Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying	9H-ADW
DH Tiger Moth	Malta Aviation Museum Foundation	9H-RAF	Transported from the Malta Aviation Museum at Ta’ Qali to Lufthansa Technik hangar at MIA on the 22nd. Late evening brief flight on the 23rd. Another flight on the 24th. Display on Sunday only, due to strong winds on Saturday.
Diamond DA 40D	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.	9H-AGA
Diamond DA 20C-1	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.	9H-AGB	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
P. PA-34 Seneca	European Pilot Academy	9H-AEB
Tecnam P92E	Island Microlight Club	9H-UZZ	Static exhibit.
Tecnam P2002JF	Sky People Malta	9H-SKY

Malta-based participants – Civil/ Microlights

The following aircraft opened the air show on Sunday by performing a few passes along runway 31. After landing, they proceeded to Park 2, where they remained on static display for the duration of the show.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Eurostar EV-97		9H-UEB
ICP Savannah		9H-UML
ICP Savannah		9H-UMM
Fly Synthesis Storch S		9H-UMS
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMP
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMR
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UMT
Raj Hamsa X-Air		9H-UNB
Skyranger V-Fun		9H-UMN

Malta-based participants – Non-airshow

The following aircraft weren’t part of the airshow static display, but could still be viewed by the general public as they entered Park 3.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
Beechcraft 95 Baron		N55AE
Cessna 421		(5A-DBM)	Fin missing.
Ikarus C42		9H-UNA
P. PA-34 Seneca		(9H-AEA)	All white, without visible reg.
Piper PA-28-161	European Pilot Academy	9H-AEZ
Vulcaniar P68		S5-CER

19th edition, 24-25 September 2011

This years’ edition saw a number of interesting participants. From Poland, a Navy M-28 maritime patrol aircraft, whilst from the UK, the RAF’s Battle of Britain Historic Flight’s DC-3.

And for the first time, aircraft from Libya. An An-26 and BAE 146 brought VIP’s. One of the two Mirage F.1 fighters that had defected in February was towed over to Park 2, where on Sunday, the green disc insignia was replaced by the roundel carrying the new Libyan national colours.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Ga. Learjet 45	Irish Air Corps	258		24	26	c/s IRL258
A.109	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81703		23	26	c/s I-1750.
AW.139	Guardia di Finanzia	MM81750/GF-402		23	26	c/s I-1740.
L. C-130J	Italian AF	MM62196		22	22	c/s I-2186, Frecce Tricolore technical support. Same day arrival/departure.
L. C-130J	Italian AF	MM62182/46-47		26	26	c/s I-2185, Frecce Tricolore technical support. Same day arrival/departure.
MB339A x11	Italian AF	MM54551/1, MM54480/2, MM54482/3, MM54534/4, MM54475/5, MM54505/6, MM55052/7, MM54485/8, MM54518/9, MM54479/10, MM54500/0	22	26	I-4480. Practice display on the 23rd.
D. Mirage F.1	Libyan AF	502				See introduction.
M-28	Polish Navy	1118		23	26	c/s PNY501.
PC-7	Swiss AF	A-912, A-914, A-915, A-916, A-922, A-924, A-925, A-926, A-929, A-937		22	26	Practice display on the 23rd
Beech 1900C	Swiss AF	T-729		22	22	PC-7 tech support, same day arrival/departure. Again arrived/departed on the 26th.
Bae Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX244		23	26	Carried RAF Valley 70th anniversary markings.
Bae Hawk T.1	Royal AF	XX245		23	26	Carried RAF Valley 70th anniversary markings.
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX346/CH	100	23	26	c/s RFR7054/5.
Bae Hawk T.1A	Royal AF	XX321/321	208	23	26
BAe Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZA410/016	31	22	26	c/s RFR7163/4/5. Carried ‘XV’ on fin, 31 sqdn badge on nose. Displayed w/ZD812/104.
BAe Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZG750/128	31	22	26	Wasn’t equipped with in-flight refueling probe.
BAe Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZD812/104		22	26	No squadron markings. Displayed w/ZA410/016.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF240/240		23	26
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF244/244		23	26
DC-3	Royal AF/BBMF	ZA947		23	29	c/s RFR7003. Flying display. Also performed a flyby over the Malta Aviation Museum hangar at Ta’ Qali in the evening of the 27th.
L. C-130J-30	USAFE	07-8608/RS		23	26	c/s Herky 95
Ga. C-21A	USAFE	84-0083		23	26	c/s Valor 62
F. C-26D	US Navy	910502		23	26	c/s CNV6621.
L. P-3C	US Navy	158929/LA		24	26	c/s VVLN451
Si. MH60S	US Navy	165778/br-53	HSC-28	23		c/s Ghostrider 53. USS Mount Whitney.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
An-26	Libyan Air Cargo	5A-DOA	25	26	Also carried number ‘8207’ and ‘Wadi Jaref’ on the lower part of nose.
BAe 146	Air Libya	5A-DLQ	25	26
Beech King Air 350		OO-OCA	23	25
P. Cherokee		G-VFAS
Tecnam P2006T		I-TWTE			Display.

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81154	Static.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81148	Display on the 24th.
BN Islander	Air Wing/AFM	AS9819	Static display.
Beech 200	Air Wing/AFM	AS1126	Display.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9211	Displayed with AS9212.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9212	Displayed with AS9211.
SA Bulldog	Air Wing/AFM	AS0023	Static display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

IDENTITY	AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	NOTES
(5A-DBM)	Cessna 421		Fin missing. Not a participant as such, but could be easily photographed by the public.
9H-ACL	Cessna 172M	Malta School of Flying
9H-ADW	Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying
(9H-AEA)	P. PA-34 Seneca		All white. Carried MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology) titles on port side, to whom the aircraft is scheduled to be donated to. Registration on starboard side.
9H-AEB	P. PA-34 Seneca	European Pilot Academy
9H-AES	Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying
9H-AEX	Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying
9H-AEZ	Piper PA-28-161	European Pilot Academy
9H-AFJ	Ga. Learjet	Eurojet Ltd.	Flying display only, returned to its parking slot in Park 1.
9H-AFV	Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying
9H-AGA	Diamond DA 40D	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-AGB	Diamond DA20-C1	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-EPA	Tecnam P2002-JS	European Pilot Academy
9H-DFT	Diamond DA42	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-PPL	Tecnam P2002-JF	European Pilot Academy
9H-RAF	DH Tiger Moth	Malta Aviation Museum Foundation	Carries serial number DE730.
9H-SKY	Tecnam P2002-JF	Sky People Malta
9H-UEB	Eurostar EV-97	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMF	Flylab Tucano SRL	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMG	Jet Fox JF91	Aero Club Malta
9H-UMI	Jora SPOL	Aero Club Malta
9H-UMJ	Savannah	Aero Club Malta
9H-UMK	Storch CL	Island Microlight Club
9H-UML	ICP Savannah	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMN	Skyranger V-Fun	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMP	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMR	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMS	Fly Synthesis Storch S	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMT	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UNA	Ikarus C42	Aero Club Malta
9H-UNB	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UZZ	Tecnam P92E	Island Microlight Club	Static exhibit.
N55AE	Beech 95-C55		Based in Malta.
N141WR	P. PA-34-200T Seneca
N73318	Ce. 172M		Based in Malta.

20th edition, 29-30 September 2012

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Agusta A109A	Guardia di Finanza	MM81707/ GF-318		28	01/10	c/s I-1707
Piaggio P166DP1	Guardia di Finanza	MM62267/ GF-10		28	01/10	c/s I-2267.
B. CH-47C Chinook	Libyan Air Force	LC-010		28	01/10	c/s LAF010, flying display on the 30th.
B. E-3A Sentry	NAEW & CF, NATO	LX-N90448		28	01/10	c/s NATO 04.
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules	Qatar Emiri AF	211/(A7-)MAH	Transport Wing	28	01/10	c/s Dema 121.
B. 200 King Air	Royal AF	ZK452/L	45(R)	28	01/10	c/s RFR 7090, flying display on both days.
B. 200 King Air	Royal AF	ZK453/M	45(R)	28	01/10	c/s RFR7089.
B. B300 Avenger T.1	Royal Navy	ZZ501	750	28	01/10	c/s Navy 806.
B. C-17A Globemaster III	Royal AF	ZZ178	99	01/10	01/10	c/s Ascot 6860, support aircraft. Same day arrival/departure.
BAe.125 CC.3	Royal Air Force	ZD703	32(R)	28	01/10	Brought VIP/s for the airshow.
BAe Hawk T.1	Royal Air Force	XX156	208(R)	28	01/10	c/s RFR7111.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal Air Force	XX230	208(R)	28	01/10	Special colour scheme. c/s RFR7111. Aircraft suffered hydraulic problems. Moved to AFM hangar. Test flight on 06.11.
BAe Hawk T.1A	Royal Air Force	XX278	208(R)	28	01/10	Special colour scheme. c/s RFR7111, flying display on both days.
EE Canberra T.4		WT483	39			Aircraft normally on static display near airports’ control tower.
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4	Royal Air Force	ZJ920/QO-A	3	28	01/10	c/s RFR7001.
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4	Royal Air Force	ZJ936/QO-C	3	28	01/10	Special markings. c/s RFR7001.
L. C-130J Hercules C.5	Royal AF	ZH881	24/30	26	27	C/s Ascot 6752. Red Arrows support aircraft. Red Arrows didn’t show up due to an oxygen-related problems.
Panavia Tornado GR.4A	Royal AF	ZA395/009	31	28	01/10	c/s RFR7068.
Panavia Tornado GR.4	Royal AF	ZD842/105	15(R)	28	05/10	c/s RFR 7069. Late departure due to technical problems.
Shorts Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF143	1 FTS	28	04/10	Late departure due to aircraft technical problems.
Shorts Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF269	1 FTS	28	01/10	Flying display on both days.
Shorts Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF374	1 FTS	28	01/10
Fairchild/Swearingen C-26D Metroliner	United States Navy	900531	Naples AOD	28	01/10	c/s Convoy 6001

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Extra 200		D-ELOP	26/09		Aircraft brought over by Diamond Aviation for a month. Practice display on Fri, displayed both days.
Vickers/Supermarine Spitfire IX		G-ASJV/MH434/ZD-B	26/09	01/10	Flew over Grand Harbour on the 28th, displayed both days, including a flypast with Air Malta A. 320 9H-AEN on Sunday.

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212AM	Italian AF	MM81159/50	Static display only.
AB.212ICO	Italian AF	MM81216	Flying display on both days.
Beech 200 Super King Air MPA	Air Wing/AFM	AS1126	Displayed on Saturday.
Beech 200 Super King Air MPA	Air Wing/AFM	AS1127	Sunday display only.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9211	Displayed on both days.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9315
SA Bulldog	Air Wing/AFM	AS0021	Static display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

IDENTITY	AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	NOTES
9H-AEN	A. 320	Air Malta	Arr on 29/9 from respray in new colours, c/s KM070, first to wear new livery. Participated in static & flying displays on both days. Flew in formation with Spitfire on Sun as compensation for Red Arrows failing to arrive.
9H-ACL	Cessna 172M	Malta School of Flying
9H-ADW	Ce. U206B	Malta School of Flying
9H-AES	Cessna 152	Malta School of Flying
9H-AEY	Dash 8-300	Med-Avia
9H-AEZ	Piper PA-28-161	European Pilot Academy
9H-AFJ	Ga. Learjet	Eurojet Ltd.	Flying display only, returned to its parking slot in Park 1.
9H-FLY	PA-28-161 Warrior II
9H-AGA	Diamond DA 40D	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-AGB	Diamond DA20-C1	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-EPA	Tecnam P2002-JS	European Pilot Academy
9H-DFT	Diamond DA42 Twin Star	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.
9H-PAT	Tecnam P2006
9H-PPL	Tecnam P2002-JF	European Pilot Academy
9H-SKY	Tecnam P2002-JF	Sky People Malta
9H-UCM	TL2000 Sting Carbon	Aero Club Malta	Static display on Saturday only.
9H-UDJ	Apollo Delta Jet 2	Island Microlight Club.
9H-UMF	Flylab Tucano SRL	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMI	Sky Cruisers Jora	Aero Club Malta
9H-UMJ	ICP MXP-740 Savannah	Aero Club Malta	Static display on Saturday only.
9H-UMK	Fly Synthesis Storch CL	Island Microlight Club
9H-UML	ICP MXP-740 Savannah	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMN	Skyranger V-Fun	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMP	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMR	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UMT	Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club
9H-UZZ	Tecnam P92E	Island Microlight Club	Static exhibit.
9H-ZAR	Schweizer 269C-1	Polaris Marine Services	Static display on Saturday only.
I-3951	Tecnam P92 Echo		Registration under the wing only. To be re-registered as 9H-ROD.

21st edition, 28-29 September 2013

Of the 26 military participants, 22 were provided by the Royal AF, 11 being the Hawks of the Red Arrows.

From an enthusiast’s viewpoint, the only new aircraft was the German Navy’s P-3 Orion aircraft acquired from the Netherlands. The other three aircraft, E-3, Polish Byrza and Qatari C-130 had all attended the airshow in previous years.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. DEP. NOTES

L. P-3C German Marine 60+01 27 30 Static display only. First four-engined German military aircraft. Carried special “100 Jahre Marineflieger” markings.

B. E-3A NATO LX-N/90452 27 30 Static display.

PZL M-28B Bryza 1 Polish Navy 1118 27 30 Static.

L. C-130J-30 Qatar Emiri AF 211 27 30 Civil reg A7-MAH. Static display, open to the public.

B. 200 King Air Royal AF ZK455/O 45(R) 27 30 Static display.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX199 208(R) 27 30 Static.

Bae Hawk T.1 Royal AF XX230 208(R) 27 30 Static.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX219 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX227 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1 Royal AF XX245 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX263 Red Arrows 27 30 Spare aircraft.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX264 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1W Royal AF XX310 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1 Royal AF XX311 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX319 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX322 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1A Royal AF XX323 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

Bae Hawk T.1 Royal AF XX325 Red Arrows 27 30 Displayed both days.

BAe Tornado GR.4 Royal AF ZA410/016 15(R) 27 Aircraft lost rear part of port drop tank during run-in and break prior to landing, resulting in some damage to elevator leading edge. Still in Malta as of 11.10.13, for repairs.

BAe Tornado GR.4 Royal AF ZD895/115 9 27 30

Bae Typhoon Royal AF ZK300/DG 11 27 30 Static.

Bae Typhoon Royal AF ZK309/QO-P 3 27 30

L. C-130J-30 C.4 Royal AF ZH848 27 27 Red Arrows support a/c, same day arrival/departure.

L. C-130J-30 C.4 Royal AF ZH869 30 30 Red Arrows support a/c, same day arrival/departure. C/S Ascot 5608.

S. Tucano T.1 Royal AF ZF239/RA-F CFS 26 30 In WWII desert camouflage. Flying display on both days.

S. Tucano T.1 Royal AF ZF339 CFS 26 30 Carried “Central Flying School 100 Years of Excellence”.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY ARR. DEP. NOTES

Alpi Pioneer 300 Hawk Pioneer Team I-A781 28 29 Static.

Alpi Pioneer 330 Pioneer Team I-A688/1 28 29 Displayed on both days.

Alpi Pioneer 300 Pioneer Team I-A596/2 28 29 Displayed on both days.

Alpi Pioneer 300 Pioneer Team I-B524/3 28 29 Displayed on both days.

Alpi Pioneer 330 Pioneer Team I-A690/4 28 29 Displayed on both days.

CSA Sport PS-28 Cruiser Czech Sports Aircraft Italia OK-LAU 26 01.10 Local flight on the 30th.

Elipsce Aviation EA-500 (Aeris Aviation) N843TE 27 29 Static.

Extra 200 D-ELOP 26 This aircraft is a frequent visitor to MIA.

Mudry CAP-21DS The Silver Chicken I-SIVM 27 29 Displayed both days.

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

AB.212 Italian AF MM81163 Display.

AB.212 Italian AF MM81216 Static.

Beech 200 Air Wing/AFM AS1227 Static.

BN Islander Air Wing/AFM AS9516 Static display.

SA Bulldog Air Wing/AFM AS0021 Static & display on both days.

SA Alouette Air Wing/AFM AS9315

Malta-based participants – Civil

Aircraft in this section are listed in order of registration.

IDENTITY AIRCRAFT OPERATOR NOTES

9H-ACL Cessna 172M Malta School of Flying

9H-ADW Ce. U206B Malta School of Flying

9H-AEO A. 320 Air Malta Displayed on Sunday only.

9H-AES Cessna 152 Malta School of Flying

9H-AFJ Ga. Learjet 60 Eurojet Display on Saturday only.

9H-AFV Cessna 152 Malta School of Flying

9H-AGA Diamond DA 40D Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.

9H-AGB Diamond DA20-C1 Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.

9H-CFA Tecnam P2002-JF Hub’Air

9H-CFC Tecnam P2002-JF Hub’Air

9H-CFD Tecnam P2002-JF Hub’Air

9H-DFT Diamond DA42 Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.

9H-FLY PA-28-161 Warrior II Sky People

9H-JPC Embraer ERJ-135BJ Legacy 600 (Air-X) Arrived on the28th, departed on the 29th. Static display only.

9H-MSF Tecnam P92 JS Malta School of Flying Arrived as I-PDVF on 26.09.13.

9H-PAT Tecnam P2006

9H-ROD Tecnam P92 Echo Seen during 2012 airshow as I-3951.

9H-SKY Tecnam P2002-JF Sky People Malta

9H-UMI Jora SPOL Aero Club Malta

9H-UMJ Savannah Aero Club Malta

9H-UMK Storch CL Island Microlight Club

9H-UML ICP Savannah Island Microlight Club

9H-UMP Raj Hamsa X-Air Island Microlight Club

9H-UMR Raj Hamsa X-Air Island Microlight Club

9H-UMS Fly Synthesis Storch S Island Microlight Club

9H-UMT Raj Hamsa X-Air Island Microlight Club

OO-CFB Diamond DA42 Hub-Air Hub Air has since terminated its operations from Malta. This aircraft was up for sale in 2014.


22nd edition, 27-28 September 2014 This year’s edition saw a number of interesting first time visitor, most notable of which was the Egyptian AF NAMC/PAC K-8, with supporting C-130 Hercules. Other first timers were two Aero 139 ACLA from the Czech Republic and F/A-18 Hornets from Switzerland. This marked the first time that Hornets, other than those operated by the US Navy or Marine Corps, made an appearance. Also interesting was seeing two P-3s – US Navy and German Marine – at the same time. Unofficially, it was three P-3s, as the USN participant needed its nose wheels tyres changed, thus explaining the visit by the third one, which brought the necessary parts. Unfortunately, it came after the airshow gates had closed, but come it did. Another first was having three aerobatic teams, Spain’s Patrulla Águila, last seen in 1995, the Italian Frecce Tricolori and the British Red Arrows. Sadly, the much anticipated Turkish Stars cancelled their participation. A great pity, as this would have been the first time since 1969 – when four Libyan F-5s landed at Luqa - that aircraft from the F-5 line of aircraft would have been seen in Malta. Other cancelations were by Belgium (F-16s), Greece (F-4) and Qatar (C-130). An interesting treat was seeing a flyby by an Air Malta Airbus A.320 with the Red Arrows. See video below. Video link. Air Malta/Red Arrows flyby, 2014.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	SQDN	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
ERJ-145	Belgian Air Force	CE-03		27	29	Static display only. c/s BAF612.
Aero 139	Czech AF	6049		25	29	Static display only. Inbound c/s CEF375.
Aero 139	Czech AF	6065		25	29	Flying display.
Casa 295M	Czech AF	0455		25	25	Same day arrival/departure. c/s CEF6020. Aircraft again seen on the 29th.
C-130	Egyptian Air Force	1295/SU-BKU		26	29	Static display only. Arrival delayed by bad weather along the route.
NAMC/PAC K-8	Egyptian Air Force	6322		26	29	Static display only. Arrival delayed by bad weather along the route. Departure also delayed due to radio problems by this aircraft.
L. P-3C	German Marine	60+06		27	30	Static display only. c/s GNY4533, arrived from Nordholz Naval Airbase.
P. Tornado	Luftwaffe	45+19		25	29	Static display only. c/s GAFE41/42.
P. Tornado	Luftwaffe	45+66		25	29	Static display only.
AW-139	Guardia Costiera	MM81749/11-04		27	29	Static display only.
A. MB. 339 PAN	Italian AF	MM55053/0	Frecce Tricolore	25	29	Arrived in two formations with MM54538/1, MM54480/2, MM55059/3, MM54505/4, MM54473/5, MM55054/6, MM55058/7, MM54482/8, MM54477/9, MM54514/10. c/s IAM4478 & IAM4480.
L. C-130J	Italian AF	MM62184		25	25	Frecce Support aircraft, same day arrival/departure, c/s IAM4675. Again seen one a one-day visit on the 29th, c/s IAM4672.
PZL M-28B Bryza 1	Polish Navy	1118		26	29	c/s PNY501. Static.
Casa C-101 Aviojet	Spanish AF	E25-23/1	Patrulla Águila	25	29	c/s AME7905, arrived with E25-22/1, E25-08/2, E25-31/3, E25-52/4, E25-87/5, E25-06/6, E25-25/7, with a practice display later in the afternoon. Aviojets 23/1 & 87/5 Carried “World Champion 2010” titles on engine air intake. No. 5 also had a specially decorated fin. E25-22/1 had the tail number changed to ‘/2’ whilst at Malta.
Casa 295	Spanish AF	T.21-13/35-51		25	25	Same day arrival/departure. c/s AME 3566. Aircraft again seen on the 29th, using c/s AME 3573.
Beech 1900	Swiss AF	T-729		25	25	Same day arrival/departure. c/s SUI763.
Ce. 560XL	Swiss AF	T-784		29	29	Same day arrival/departure. c/s SUI763.
B. F/A-18	Swiss Air Force	J-5015		25	29	Flying display. Inbound c/s SUI517.
B. F/A-18	Swiss Air Force	J-5019		25	29	Static display only.
Beech 200	Royal Air Force	ZK451/K	45 (R)	25	29	c/s RFR7218. Static display only.
BAe Hawk	Royal Air Force	XX204		26	29	c/s RFR714. Static display only.
BAe Hawk	Royal Air Force	XX256		26	29	Static display only.
BAe Hawk	Royal Air Force	XX219	Red Arrows	27	30	With XX242, XX244, XX245, XX278, XX311, XX319, XX322, XX323, XX325. Flying display both days. Made a flyby with an Air Malta A. 320, 9H-AEQ, on Sunday only.
BAe Hawk	Royal Air Force	XX310	Red Arrows	27.09.14	03.10.14	Aircraft arrived, and displayed with, the team, but departed later in the week due to mechanical problems. Departure c/s RRR7281.
BAe Tornado	Royal Air Force	ZA462/027	15	26	29	c/s RFR7068. Static display only.
L. C-130J	Royal AF	ZH884		27	28	c/s RRR5930/1 Red Arrows support aircraft.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF317	CFS	25	29	Static display. Inbound c/s RRR7130.
S. Tucano T.1	Royal AF	ZF244	CFS	25	29	Carried “Lest we Forget” wording along fuselage and underneath wings. Flying display.
L. P-3C	US Navy	161594/YD		26	29	Static display only. c/s VYD594. Departure delayed by nose-wheels needing replacement.
L. P-3C	US Navy	163002/RD		28	28	c/s Dragon 41. Brought spares for 161594 above. Departed after two hours.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	ARR.	DEP.	NOTES
Beechcraft V35B Bonanza		N456T
Lancair LC-41-550FG Columbia 400		N1272N
Piaggio P166-C	I Fenicotteri	I-FENI	26	28
P. PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow		N171JB

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81212	Static.
AB.212	Italian AF	MM81163/9-63	SAR display on both days.
AW.139	Air Wing/AFM	AS1428	Static display.
BN Islander	Air Wing/AFM	AS9819	Static display.
Beech 200	Air Wing/AFM	AS1227	Static.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9211	Opened airshow on both days by performing a flypast along runway 05/23.
SA Alouette	Air Wing/AFM	AS9212	Static.
SA Bulldog	Air Wing/AFM	AS0022	Static display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

Aircraft in this section have been placed in alphabetical order according to registration.

With the exception of the Air Malta A.320, all other aircraft were on static display only.

AIRCRAFT	OPERATOR	IDENTITY	NOTES
B.737-400		5A-WAC	At Lufthansa Technic. Not part of the airshow, but could easily be seen/photographed by the general public.
Ce. 172M	Malta School of Flying	9H-ACL
P. PA-34 Seneca	European Pilot Academy	9H-AEB
A. 320	Air Malta	9H-AEQ	Displayed on Sunday only, formation flying with the Red Arrows.
Ce. 172	Malta School of Flying	9H-AEX	Aircraft had arrived from a re-spray and was without a registration visible. Identity confirmed by crew member.
Ce. 152	Malta School of Flying	9H-AFV
Diamond DA 40D	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.	9H-AGA
Diamond DA20-C1	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.	9H-AGB
Diamond DA42	Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd.	9H-DFT
Tecnam P2002-JF	European Pilot Academy	9H-PPL
Tecnam P92 JS	Malta School of Flying	9H-MSF	Arrived as I-PDVF on 26.09.13.
Tecnam P92 Echo		9H-ROD	Seen during 2012 airshow as I-3951.
Tecnam P2002-JF	Sky People Malta	9H-SKY
TL2000 Sting Carbon	Aero Club Malta	9H-UCM	Static display on Saturday only.
Apollo Delta Jet 2	Island Microlight Club.	9H-UDJ
Ikarus C42B	Buzz Flying Ltd.	9H-ULM
Fly Synthesis Storch CL	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMK
ICP Savannah	Island Microlight Club	9H-UML
Raj Hamsa X-Air	Island Microlight Club	9H-UMP
Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II	European Pilot Academy	G-SLYN	c/n 28-8116204. Aircraft was in full colours of the EPA.

23rd edition, 26-27 September 2015

The following report only applies to the second day of the show, Sunday, as the author was unable to attend both days.

For the first time since its inception, the Malta International Airshow boasted a helicopter display team in the shape of the British "Wild Cats" Lynx team.

Another first was a display by the AFM'S Beech 200 and AW.139.

The Egyptian Air Force again sent a K-8 and supporting C-130 as participants. Again, the K-8 was surrounded by a varied example of the kind of munitions the aircraft is equipped to carry. Coming from a Middle Eastern country where aircraft spotting is non-existent (and actively discouraged, one would imagine) the crew found no objection to being photographed with members of the public, quite a number of whom were female.

Weather-wise, Saturday was the better day, practically cloudless. Sunday, although also beautiful, also had some cloud, like cotton wads floating lazily through the sky. This reminded the author, that 40 years ago, when black & white film was still in vogue with enthusiasts - local ones at least - placing a yellow filter on the lens would really have brought out the contrast between the sky and the clouds. It was also the time when you had to load something called a film in the camera, making sure the film "leader" engaged the take-up spool. After closing the back, you turned the advance lever, making sure the rewind crank turned anti-clockwise, indicating that you had correctly engaged the film. But I digress.

Unfortunately, the opening of the airshow by an AFM helicopter flying low over the runway in front of the crowd line couldn't take place this year, as the Alouette went unserviceable. I believe this is the first time this has actually happened.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. DEP. NOTES

Emb. 145 Belgian AF CE-04 03/10 03/10 c/s BAF 663. Arrived in connection with u/s F-16.

L. C-130 Belgian AF CH-07 25 08/10 c/s BAF643. Went u/s, CH-03 arr 02.10.15 c/s BAF663.

L. C-130 Belgian AF CH-11 22/10 22/10 c/s BAF 658. Arrived in connection with u/s F-16.

L-M. F-16 Belgian AF FA-136 25.09 22.10 c/s BAF 401. Practice display on the 25th. Aircraft went u/s.

L-M. F-16 Belgian AF FA-123 25 28 c/s BAF 401. Fin w/special colours. Flying display.

C. CP-140 Canadian Armed Forces 140105 25 28 c/s CFC0466.

P. 180 Italian AF MM62161 24 28 c/s IAM0101

AW.189 CSX81890 28 24 28 c/s IAM0102. Performed flying display.

T-6 Texan II Hellenic AF 023 25 28 c/s HAF 364. Performed flying display.

T-6 Texan II Hellenic AF 038 25 28 c/s HAF 364

Mirage 2000 5-EG Hellenic AF 551 25 28 c/s HAF 331

Mirage 2000 Hellenic AF 552 25 28 c/s HAF 331

B. E-3 NATO LX-N90444 25 28 c/s NATO 53.

Casa 295 Polish AF 025 28 c/s PLF043.

PZ3T Polish AF 029, w/030, 032, 040, 042, 043, 048 & 049 24 28 Practice display on the 25th.

C-27J Romanian AF 2707 25 28 c/s ROF166

Beech 1900 Swiss AF T-729 25 25 c/s SUI482 Same day arrival/departure. Returned on Sunday and departed on Monday.

P. PC-7 Swiss AF A-912, A-915, A-925, A-927, A-929, A-930, A-931, A-934, A-935 and A-940 24 28 Practice display on the 25th.

Beech 200 Royal AF ZK459/X 25 28 c/s RRR7220.

Beech 200 Royal Navy ZZ501 25 28 c/s Navy 806.

B. C-17 Globemaster Royal AF ZZ171 24 24 c/s ASCOT 6674. Brought "Wild Cat" Lynx ZZ396. Early morning arrival, late night departure. 03.10.15

B. C-17 Globemaster Royal AF ZZ176 24 24 c/s ASCOT 6672. Brought "Wild Cat" Lynx ZZ380. Same day arrival/departure.

B. C-17 Globemaster Royal AF ZZ178 01/10 01/10 c/s RRR6350. Returned "Wild Cat" Lynx ZZ380 to the UK.

BAe Typhoon T.3 Royal AF ZK383/FY 1 25 28 c/s RRR7040

BAe Typhoon Royal AF ZK327/FR 1 25 28 c/s RRR7040.

A/W 101 Merlin Royal Navy ZH857 Helicopter was based in Malta at the time on anti-immigration patrols.

W. Lynx ZZ380 Wild Cats aerobatic team. Brought over by C-17. Practice display on the 25th. Displayed both days.

W. Lynx ZZ396 Wild Cats aerobatic team. Brought over by C-17. Practice display on the 25th. Displayed both days.

L. C-130 USAF 04-3142/RS 25 28 c/s Herky 92.

L. P-3 US Navy 163003 25 28 c/s WRD 293.

AB.212 Italian AF MM81163/9-63 Malta-based with the Italian Military Mission.

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY ARR. DEP. NOTES

Beechcraft V35B Bonanza N456T

Lancair LC-41-550FG Columbia 400 N1272N

Piaggio P166-C I Fenicotteri I-FENI 26 28

P. PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow N171JB

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

AB.212 Italian AF MM81212 Static.

AB.212 Italian AF MM81163/9-63 SAR display on both days.

AW.139 Air Wing/AFM AS1428 Static display.

BN Islander Air Wing/AFM AS9819 Static display.

Beech 200 Air Wing/AFM AS1227 Static.

SA Alouette Air Wing/AFM AS9211 Opened airshow on both days by performing a flypast along runway 05/23.

SA Alouette Air Wing/AFM AS9212 Static.

SA Bulldog Air Wing/AFM AS0022 Static display.

Malta-based participants – Civil

Aircraft in this section have been placed in alphabetical order according to registration.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

P. PA-34 Seneca European Pilot Academy 9H-AEB

Ce. 172 Malta School of Flying 9H-AEX

Diamond DA 40D Diamond Flight Training (Malta) Ltd. 9H-AGA

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II European Pilot Academy G-SLYN c/n 28-8116204. Aircraft was in full colours of the EPA.

9H-FLY PA-28-161 Warrior II Sky People

9H-PAT Tecnam P2006

9H-UMR Raj Hamsa X-Air Island Microlight Club

Misc. aircraft

The following aircraft weren’t air show participants, but enthusiasts could either photograph them, or see them by scope or binoculars.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

A.320 EI-DFO At Lufthansa Technic.

A. 340-642 Lufthansa D-AIHT At Lufthansa Technic.

Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron I-ELBA At P2 on the 27th.

Bo. BD-700-1A10 Hyperion Aviation Ltd. 9H-STM Part of a line-up outside Maintenance Centre Malta, which also had a “Bombardier Authorised Service Facility” sign.

Bo. Global 5000 5A-UAB At Park 4. See Accidents page for further info on these two jets.

Bo. Global 5000 5A-UAC At Park 4. See Accidents page for further info on these two jets.

Cessna Citation CJ3 D-CJET At P2 on the 27th.

Ce. S550 Citation SII M.C.M. 9H-MCM Part of a line-up outside Maintenance Centre Malta, which also had a “Bombardier Authorised Service Facility” sign.

Cessna 425 Conquest I M-MANX At P5 on the 27th.

Ga. Learjet 60 Eurojet Ltd. 9H-AFJ Part of a line-up outside Maintenance Centre Malta, which also had a “Bombardier Authorised Service Facility” sign.

P-180 I-FXRJ At P5 on the 27th.

Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga N103KM At P5 on the 27th.

Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu OK-PMA At Park 2 on the 27th.

24th edition, 24-25 September 2016

The following are my observations of the events of Saturday, as I was unable to attend on Sunday.

It is therefore quite possible that the following list is incomplete. Anyone who can add any missing info is welcome to contact me.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. DEP. NOTES

An-28 Polish Navy 1117 23 c/s PNY501.

Beech 200 Royal AF ZK459/X 23 C/s RFR7218.

Beech 350 Royal Navy ZZ502 23. c/s NVY806.

B. P-8A Poseidon US Navy 168434 24 Display on the 24th.

Casa 295MPA Polish AF 023 22 25 c/s PLF033.

Casa 295MPA Portugese AF 16710 24 25 c/s AFP57.

Falcon 50 French Navy 27 23 25 c/s FNY5019.

Il-76 Ukrainian AF 78820 22

L. C-130 Royal AF ZH870

PLZ TS-11 Iskra Polish AF 3H-1715/9, 3H-2009/3, 3H-2007/7, 35-2008/2, 3H-2013/10, 3H-2011/1 22 c/s PLF401.

Su-27 Flanker Ukrainian AF 58 22 Practice display on the 24th.

Su-27 Flanker Ukrainian AF 71 22

Civil Participants

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY ARR. DEP. NOTES

Alpi Pioneer 330 Alpi Pioneer Team I-A596/2

Alpi Pioneer 330 Alpi Pioneer Team I-A688/1

Alpi Pioneer 330 Alpi Pioneer Team I-A690/4

Alpi Pioneer 330 Alpi Pioneer Team I-B524/3

Diamond DA-40D Diamond Star TDI Diamond Flight Training (Malta) 9H-AGA c/n D4.298. Static display.

Diamond DA-42 Twin Star Diamond Flight Training (Malta) 9H-DFT c/n 42. Static display.

R/Ce. 172M Skyhawk Malta School of Flying 9H-AEX c/n F17201023. Static display.

Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II Sky People 9H-FLY c/n 28-8116109. Static display.

Mudry CAP-21DS I-SIVM Carried “Ungaro” and “aviotech” titles.

Tecnam P92 Echo JS Malta School of Flying 9H-MSF c/n 121. Static display.

Tecnam P.2002 Sierra Sky People 9H-SKY c/n 126. Static display.

Tecnam P2006T Malta Wings 9H-PAT c/n 091. Static display.

A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

AW.139 Air Squadron AS1630 c/n 31625.

Beech 200 Air Squadron AS1126 BB-2016.

Beech 200 Air Squadron AS1227 BB-2018.

A. SA.316 Air Squadron AS9211 c/n 2295.

AB.212 Italian AF MM81212 c/n 5827.

Cancellations

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN NOTES

Beech 350 Avenger Royal Navy

Su-22 Polish AF

NON-PARTICIPANTS

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

A.340-313 HiFly Malta 9H-TQM c/n 117. Carried “S3 Swiss Space Systems”

B.737-7BD Arik Air 5N-MJH c/n 36719.

B.737-76N Arik Air 5N-MJI c/n 28640.

B.737-8JE Arik Air 5N-MJQ c/n 38971. Inside LTM hangar.

Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 United Aviation 5A-UAB 9285

Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 Maleth-Aero AOC Ltd. 9H-MYU c/n 5751.

Cessna 560 Citation Excel Netjets Europe CS-DXU c/n 560-5775.

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II European Pilot Academy 9H-GYN c/n 28-8116204.

Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance N5328P c/n 32R7780460.

Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II European Pilot Academy 9H-AEB c/n 34-7870066

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25th edition, 23-24 September 2017

I was unable to attend this edition due to sickness. It only contains details of the “major” military visitors, but nothing about civil participation.

Anyone is able to add to this list is welcome to contact me.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. DEP. NOTES

B. F/A-18 Canadian AF 188783 22 25

B. Alpha Jet French AF 705/TA 21 25 Display aircraft, white fin.

B. Alpha Jet French AF 705/ND 21 25 Departed as FAF6441.

Falcon 50 French Navy 78 21 25 Display aircraft.

Do.228 German Marine 57+04 22 25 c/s GNY4785. Carried “POLLUTION CONTROL” titles.

L. P-3 German Marine 60+06 22 25 c/s GNY4537.

Texan T-6A Hellenic AF 042 22 25 c/s HAF364

AW-139 Guardia di Finanzia MM81750/GF-402 22 c/s I-1750.

Casa C-29M Polish AF 025 21 25 c/s PLF282.

L-M F-16 Polish AF 4081 22 25 2-seat version. Departed as PLF313.

An-28 Polish Navy 1117 22 25 c/s PNY501.

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8806 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8807 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8808 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8811 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8817 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8819 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8820 21 26

BAe Hawk Mk. 65 R Saudi AF 8821 21 26

L. C-130 R Saudi AF 472 21 c/s RSF7649. Carried “God Bless You” titles.

L. C-130 R Saudi AF 473 25 c/s RSF7651.

L. C-130 R. Saudi AF 1623 22 c/s RSF7648.

L. C-130 R Saudi AF 1631 21 Returned again on the 25th as RSF7650.

B.1900D Swiss AF T-729 22 22 c/s SUI514 arrival/departure.

B.1900D Swiss AF T-729 25 25 c/s SUI514 arrival/departure.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 912 21 25 c/s SUI901A. This is not a complete list. Departed in three formations of 4, 3 and 3.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 915 21 25 c/s SUI901A.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 924 21 25 c/s SUI901A.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 925 21 25 c/s SUI901A.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 929 21 25 c/s SUI901A.

PC-7 x10 Swiss AF 940 21 25 c/s SUI901A.

A.400 Turkish AF 15-0051 21 TUAF982

A.400 Turkish AF 26 TUAF984. Probably same day arrival & departure.

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-4021/1 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3052/2 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3004/3 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3032/4 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3048/5 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3072/6 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3023/7 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

N. F-5 Turkish AF 70-3046/7 21 26 c/s TUAF55_?

L. C-130 Turkish AF 63-13187 21 c/n TUAF981.

L. C-130 Turkish AF 70-01947 26 26 c/n TUAF983.

BAe Hawk Royal AF XX332/CD 22 25

BAe Hawk T.2 Royal AF ZK022/M 4 (R) 22 25

BAe Tornado Royal AF ZA370/004 22 25 c/s RFR7091. Departed as RFR7093.

BAe Tornado Royal AF ZG779/136 22 c/s RFR7092. Became u/s, departure date unknown.

An-30 Ukrainian AF UR-05960 22 25

S. MH-60S US Navy 168573/BR HSC-28 22 c/s VVBR034. Became u/s, departure date unknown.

B. P-8 US Navy 18428 VP-16 22 Displayed on the 23rd.

A.F.M.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

SA 316 Alouette Air Wing AS__11 Fly-by with Maltese flag.

AW.139 Air Wing AS1429 Display, including fly by’s with Be. 200 AS1126

Beech 200 Air Wing AS1126 Display aircraft


September 2018 Airshow wasn’t held this year.


September 2019 Airshow not held due to COVID-19 pandemic.


September 2020 Airshow not held due to COVID-19 pandemic.

26th edition, 25-26 September 2021

The following report only applies to Sunday, as the author was unable to attend both days.

With the construction of a hangaer for SR Technic on Park 4, space was severly curtails, and only static aircraft could be viewed. Aircraft participating in the flying programme were placed on Park 3 or at Safi, in front of the ACM hangar.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY SQDN ARR. DEP. NOTES

L. C-130 Belgian AF CH-01 20 23 27 c/s BAF666.

L. C-130 Belgian AF CH-12 13.10.21 14.10.21 F-16 technical support. Arrived as BAF653, departed as BAF251.

A. 400 Belgian AF CT-03 01/10 01/10 c/s BAF 639. Brought partspersonnel to deal with u/s F-16s.

L. F-16 Belgian AF FA-86 350 23.09 22.10 Carried “80 years 350th Squadron” titles. Experienced hydraulic problems after run & break, stopped on t/w Echo. c/s BAF212.

L. F-16 Belgian AF FA-101 23 28 c/s BAF211.

Bo. CL-604 Danish AF C-168 Esk 721 24 26 c/s DAF9697. “80 Years” logo on the tail-fin.

Airbus 310-304 French AF F-RADC ET03.600 23 23 c/n 418. c/s CTM1079. Same day arrival & departure. Support to French AF participants. Only carried code F-RADC and REPUBLIQUE

Airbus A400M French AF 0073/F-RBAN ET01.061 28 28 Technical support for Rafales at Malta International. Same day arrival & departure.

D. Falcon 50 French Navy 23 23 c/s FNY 5015. Same day arrival & departure.

D. Rafale French AF 140/4-GS EC02.030 24 27 c/s FAF7410

D. Rafale French AF 147/4-GZ ETR03.004 24 27 c/s FAF7410

C-160 German AF 50+40 LTG63 24 27 c/s GAF020. Special “Retrobrummel/Goodbye Tour” colour-scheme, different schemes on left and right sides.

A/E AMX-T Italian AF MM55037/51-80 51° Stormo 24 c/s I-5101. Nose cone from a different aircraft. The ‘5’ from the 51-80 half missing.

ATR 72MP Guardia di Finanza 24

ATR 72-600MPA Guardia di Finanza MM62311 c/s I-2311.

AW-139 Guardia di Finanza MM81964/GF-414 24 c/n 31874, c/s I-1964. Static. Special '1000' titles. (the 1000th AW.139 delivered.)

AW-139 Polizia MM81818/PS-111 24 c/n 31515. Static.

AW.139 Vigili del Fuoco * VF-146 24 c/s DRAGO146, c/n 31909. * Nation Fire Corps.

AW-169 Guardia di Finanza MM82000/GF-505 24 c/s I-1964. Static.

NH SH-90A Italian Navy MM81595/3-20 24 c/s I-1595. Static.

P. Tornado Italian AF MM7064/6-24 6° Stormo 24 27 c/s IAF0601/3.

P. Tornado Italian AF MM7013/6-75 6° Stormo 24 27 c/s IAF0601/3.

M-28TD Polish Navy 1117 43.BLotM 24 27 c/s PNY501.

Bo. CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 Swiss AF T-751 Lufttransportdienst des Bundes c/n 5530. This was a same day arr/dep on the 23rd, and another on the 27th.

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-912 23 27

PC-7 Swiss AF A-913 23 27

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-915 23 27

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-916 23 27

PC-7 Swiss AF A-919 23 27

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-925 23 27 c/s SU1910.

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-926 23 27

PC-7 Swiss AF A-930 23 27

PC-7 (NC) Swiss AF A-931 23 27

PC-7 Swiss AF A-940 23 27

PC-24 Swiss AF 24 24 c/s SU1542.

McD F/A-18H Swiss AF J-5026 23 27 c/s SUI417. Went unserviceable on the 26th, displayed on the 27th.

Airbus A400M Turkish AF 17-0078 221 Filo 28 c/n 078. Collected support for Soloturk F-16s.

Airbus A400M Turkish AF 18-0093 221 Filo 23 24 c/n 093. Brought support for Soloturk F-16s.

L. F-16C Turkish AF 88-0029 132 Filo 23 Special Soloturk colour-scheme.

L. F-16C Turkish AF 88-0032 132 Filo 23 Display. Special Soloturk colour-scheme.

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX188 Red Arrows 23 28 c/s RFR7281.

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX219 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX242 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX245 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX278 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX295 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX310 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX311 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX319 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX323 Red Arrows 23 28

Bae Hawk Royal AF XX325 Red Arrows 23 28

Foreign Civilian Participants

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

Mudry CAP-21DS Luca Salvadori/Silver Chicken I-SIVM

Malta-based participants – Air Wing, AFM

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR IDENTITY NOTES

AW.139 Air Wing/AFM AS1603 Static display.

Beech 200 Air Wing/AFM AS1731 Static.

SA Alouette Air Wing/AFM AS9212 Static.

Malta-based participants – Civil

Aircraft in this section have been placed in alphabetical order according to registration.

IDENTITY AIRCRAFT OPERATOR NOTES

9H-AEB P. PA-34-200T Seneca II European Pilot Academy c/n 34-7870066.

9H-CUB Piper Cub Malta Aviation Museum Static display along with a WWII jeep. Also carried serial 479587.

9H-GYN P. PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II European Pilot Academy c/n 28-8116204. Had arrived in Malta as G-SLYN

9H-MEP Tecnam P2006T Mk.II Malta School of Flying c/n 326

9H-MSF Tecnam P92-JS Malta School of Flying c/n 121.

9H-PIC Tecnam P-2002JF European Pilot Academy c/n 095.

9H-RAF DH82 Tiger Moth Malta Aviation Museum Static display. Also carried serial DE730.

9H-VLT Tecnam P-2002JF European Pilot Academy

F-HUBK Tecnam P2002-JF Malta School of Flying c/n 224.


September 2022 Airshow not held.

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