August 16 and 17, 2008
Fans of the International Airshow and Military Display in Kecskemet will be delighted to learn that this normally biannual event will be organized again in 2008. In honor of the 160th anniversary of the Hungarian Armed Forces and the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Air Force, the gates of Kecskemet Air Base will open again on August 16 and 17 to welcome foreign guests and local enthusiasts alike.
According to data from January 28, 2008, Defense Minister Dr. Imre Szekeres and General Andras Havril, Chief of Staff invited the following countries to participate in the event:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, The Netherlands, China, Poland, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, USA, Red Bull Team, and Hungary.
Confirmations of participation keep coming in to the Event Organization Committee. You may check the latest list of participants at the Airshow’s homepage:
http://repulonap.hu/airshow/rovatok/en/
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