The Iranian Saeqeh is a modified F-5E. This airframe served as one of the three prototypes. The Iranian modification programme in which the F-5 received a v-shaped twin tail (why oh why?) like the F/A-18 Hornet, started somewhere around 2005. This 3-7367 was first noted as Saeqeh in September 2007 as serial/construction number S110-002. The aircraft was then painted in a blue prototype color scheme, since April 2015 the aircraft was repainted in the standard F-5 colors and assigned to 23 TFS as operational aircraft at Tabriz air base (Iran).

Awesome An-2 on the static display of Volkel air base during the Dutch air force days in 2013. The An-2 (41 yellow) is based at Ämari and belongs to 1. Eskadrill, the sole An-2 squadron of the Estonian Air Force.

The Carrier On-borad Delivery (COD) aircraft brought me to the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) that was floating somewhere in the Persian Gulf. Unfortunately, this beautiful aircraft tragically crashed on 22 November 2017.

Dutch private operator of this beautiful P-51D Mustang, mr Tom van de Meullen, brought his Mustang to the Dutch air force days in 2013.

The crew chief cleans the windows of this Greyhound. The Carrier On-borad Delivery (COD) aircraft brought me to the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) that was floating somewhere in the Persian Gulf. Unfortunately, this beautiful aircraft tragically crashed on 22 November 2017.

The largest helicopter of the western world, the MH-53E Sea Stallion rests on the platform of Muharraq. The huge helicopter is furnished with full color markings and belongs to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 Blackhawks, normally based at Norfolk (VA). The MH-53 squadrons regularly deploy to Bahrain in small detachments.

Although I'm not a Phan of special color schemes and subsequently do not point my camera and lens into the direction of such an aircraft, I make sometimes exceptions. During the Dutch air Phorce days in 2013 I made such an exception as there was a Phantom involved (and I am a bit of a Phantom Phreak). The Luftwaffe managed to paint this F-4F in these "Phantom Pharewell" / "40 Jahre F-4F" colours, to commemorate Phorty years of Phantom operations within the Luftwaffe. The aircraft only Phlew like this during the Phinal days of the Phantom in Germany.

The mighty F-104G, this preserved one of the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force) looks as if it can fly away in a few minutes. The Staf was seen on the static display line of the air force days in 2013.

A rare squadron rotation took place in 2003 when four Moroccan Air Force Mirage F1s arrived at Châteaudun in France. The four aircraft, 127, 159, 166 and 171 did not showed any unit markings, but the aircraft are assigned to Escadron de Chasse Assad or Atlas, both based at 5 Air Base, Sidi Slimane. Two aircraft of the rotation have crashed, 127 in August 2015 after a bird strike near its homebase, while the here showed 159 crashed on 21 January 2019 after technical issues during landing. Both pilots escaped.

Completely stripped of any markings, this UC-12M of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain on its home base. Muharraq is the military part of Bahrain International Airport and usually hosts many US 5th Fleet aircraft.

On its way to the catapult on board the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in the Persian Gulf. The Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 Screwtops Hawkeye is equipped with the eight-bladed propeller system named NP2000 that replaced the old four-bladed design. The modern propeller reduced vibrations in the aircraft and is more easy to maintain as a result of the ability to remove prop blades individually instead of having to remove the entire prop and hub assembly.

Awesome An-2 on the static display of Volkel air base during the Dutch air force days in 2013. The An-2 (41 yellow) is based at Ämari and belongs to 1. Eskadrill, the sole An-2 squadron of the Estonian Air Force.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" is seen here catching the planned number three wire on board the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" manoeuvring over the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. Yellow shirts are worn by aircraft handlers and aircraft directors that shuttle aircraft around the carrier's tight and chaotic deck. Catapult Officers and Arresting Gear Officers also wear yellow shirts. Because yellow shirts are so involved with taxiing aircraft, they are often featured prominently in dramatic photos depicting carrier deck operations. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" at the cat of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. Carrier aviation is great, so much action, colors and photographic opportunities. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" is seen here scratching its tailhook over the deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Next step of this manoeuvre is catching the cable and come to a brute stop. The Big E was sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf when taking this picture. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

The first international display of the Russkie Vitâzi (Russian Knights) with brand-new Su-30SMs (replacing the old Su-27s within the team) took place over Langkawi in 2017.

Retracting gear, almost ready for a spectacular display over Langkawi.

Impounded in May 2008, this Navajo received FAD markings but most probably never flew with the small air force and was only used for spare parts to keep serial 1539 operational. The Navajo was formerly known as C6-PAT (Bahamas).