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Athens Flying Week 2025
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AFW 2025 delivered another standout edition of Europe’ s fastest‐growing aviation show, combining modern airpower, aerobatic excellence, and rich aviation heritage at Tanagra Air Base. This year’ s event featured an impressive mix of international military teams, elite civilian performers, and a po werful presence from the Hellenic Armed Forces. A major highlight was the debut of the Ger-
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man Eurofighter Typhoon from TaktLwG31 and the Royal Saudi Air Force Eurofighter, marking the first time two foreign Typhoons appeared in the AFW flying program. France returned with its crowd‐favorite Rafale Solo Display, while Italy showcased a Tornado and AW139 helicopter, and Austria impressed with its PC‐7 Team. The HAF took center stage with a robust lineup representing both legacy and modern capability. The F‐16“ Zeus” Demo Team thrilled crowds with high‐G maneuvers, while the T‐6“ Daedalus” team demonstrated precision flying. A full demo from the F‐4 Phantom, Mirage 2000‐5, F‐16 Viper, and M‐346 trainer added variety, supported by appearances from the C‐130, AWACS, and the restored HAF Spitfire. The Hellenic Navy and Army contributed helicopters including the S‐70B / MH‐60R, NH90, OH‐58D Kiowa, and AH‐64 Apache. Civilian aerobatics further enriched the show. Italian glider master Luca Bertossio, Dutch pilot Frank Van Houten, Italian per-
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