HELLAS.Kavala Airshow Program 2012

18:00: Opening of the showground which will last until 17:00 on Sunday the 24th of June. It will expand on the coastal street, just in front of Kavala Prefecture’s main building and will include aviation related stands. Some of these stands will host exhibits from the Hellenic Armed Forces and the Hellenic Aircraft Industry. Others will be used by companies / traders who would like to show their aviation related products to the public..


Friday, 22 June 201218:00 – 21:30 : Main rehearsal of the Flying Display
Saturday, 23 June 2012
18:00 – 21:30 : Flying Display
The Flying Display is a two-scale major event which will involve both Military and Civil flying assets. Aircraft and helicopters will participate in a mission display, aerobatics or fly pasts according to their role and authorization granted from their bearers. Participants include:
Hellenic Armed Forces and Hellenic Coast Guard
At least eight (8) flying assets in a mission display and aerobatics
Civil Aviation
At least eighteen (18) assets in aerobatics and fly pasts as follows:
Aerobatics – Red Bull / Bo 105 (Austria), Aeroclub / Galeb (Serbia), WLF / (Italy – 3 a/c), Aero Club / Extra (Romania – 4 a/c), Svilen Ivanof / Pitts Special (Bulgaria)
Fly Past – Egnatia Aviation / two flight section with DA-40, 42, S 300 (6 a/c), M. Kyriakou Collection / A-26 Invader, Diamond / DA 42 MPP
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Unveiling of a newly erected monument at Scala Prinou – Thasos island, dedicated to the WWI airmen that lost their lives operating from there during the Great War. During the ceremony there is going to be a limited display over the place of interest.
Parallel Activities
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 21:00 - A speech will be made on the occasion of the first day issue of a book titled “Aerial Warfare in Macedonia 1916-17”. It covers air operations in Eastern Macedonia during the Great War. 
Static and R/C aircraft model and aviation photography exhibition throughout the show
Various demos at the coastal area from Friday 22/06 to Sunday 24/06 (10:00 – 13:00) which include R/C model flying, boat racing and sailing competitions organized by Kavala’s Yacht Club, rescue demos from Hellenic Red Cross and Hellenic Rescue teams, Hellenic Scout activities…

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