From the editor
Welcome to the seconde issue of Aviation PhotoCrew magazine! When we released our first edition, dedicated to RIAT 2025, we hoped it would connect with the aviation community. What we did not antic- ipate was the overwhelming response that followed. Readers from around the world shared messages, stories, and photos, reminding us that aviation photography is a truly global passion. Your warm welcome confirmed what we believed from the start: there is room for a mag- azine that celebrates aviation through emotion, storytelling, and unique perspectives. Your enthusiasm set a high bar for Edition Two. For our next step, we wanted a destination that combines intensity, heritage, and aviation soul. That destination could only be Greece.
This edition takes you to the heart of Greek aviation— a tribute to the aircraft, crews, bases, and flying culture of a nation where the skies reflect determination, bravery, and tradition. We are grateful to John Lekkas, whose articles on the Hellenic Air Force add depth and authenticity to this issue.
From there, we move to Andravida, home of the Hellenic Air Force Phantom squadrons— among the last active F-4 units in the world. Witnessing a Phantom in full afterburner is unforgettable, and this edition honors the 338 Squadron, their crews, and aircraft that continue to carry history forward.
We also gained rare access to the legendary Canadair squadrons during low-level water scoop training missions. These national icons perform some of Europe’ s most demanding missions, and we aimed to capture both their power and the dedication of the pilots and engineers behind them.
As always, every photograph is paired with its story— the place, the purpose, and the emotion behind the image. Whether alongside a CL-415, beneath a low-passing Rafale, or watching a Phantom rip the Hellenic sky open, we approached every shot with passion and respect for aviation’ s most powerful moments. Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. Now turn the page— and let the skies of Greece unfold. We begin at Athens Flying Week, one of Europe’ s most striking airshows. From the flightline at Tanagra to afterburners carving vapor trails overhead, AFW delivers a visual experience unlike any other.
Geert Van de Put Editor-in-Chief Mechelen, Belgium
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