27 September 2013

Malta Air Show: The Reds are coming to town

The Times of Malta: "On Friday, some of the finest pilots around the world will touch down on Maltese soil – The Red Arrows are coming. A worldwide guarantee for masses, the Royal Air Force aerobatic team’s The Red Arrows will be the main guests at the airX Malta International Airshow.

Thousands of people are expected to attend this 21st edition of the airshow, most of whom will be carrying photographic equipment that will be used to capture the best possible shots of one of the fastest attractions on earth, in one of Malta’s most photographed event.

The airX Malta International Airshow is a family event that not only offers a mixture of historical and modern aircraft but also an opportunity to chat with pilots and learn more about aviation. “The Airshow is indeed an opportunity to have fun and learn at the same time,” said Malta Aviation Society president Joe Ciliberti. “It offers the rare opportunity to admire some of the most modern aircraft closely and learn more about these aircraft.”

Last Wednesday the organisers announced the participation of yet another aerobatic team, the Italian Pioneer Team, which has become one of the most requested in similar airshows worldwide...read on.