As known 336 Squadron “Olympos” is the last in the world to still fly with A-7E Corsair II. Nevertheless today 27 February 2010 the 336 Squadron celebrating the 67 years in service of Hellenic Air Force presented a special painted A-7H Corsair II aircraft which is placed in front of the squadron’s building in Araxos AB. The type has stopped flying in 2007 and among other 340, 345 and 347 Squadrons made use of it. We especially thank our friend Vaggelis Kontodimos from Patras for the information and the photographs.
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“I Fly For Charity” is an initiative of the Alfa-line crewchiefs and the pilots of the 10th Tactical Wing in Kleine Brogel, Belgium.
The pilot-puppets from “I Fly For Charity” fly with different pilots and different kinds of aircraft around the globe before being sold to the highest bidder on the internet together with their official logbooks and pictures of their adventures. The three courageous IFFC-pilots are “Tijgetje” for 31 Sqn, “Miss Tweety” for the OCU Sqn and “Mace” (Homer) for 349 Sqn. All proceeds of this initiative go entirely to the “Children’s Cancer Foundation, npi” in Belgium. (Kinderkankerfonds vzw)
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346 Squadron “Jason” celebrated today 5/02/2010 the 20 years anniversary of serving Hellenic Air Force. Please check some beautiful photos our loyal friend Kostas Alkousis sent us from Larisa and enjoy the patch specially designed by Highlander for the occasion.
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HAF Yearbook 2009 Volume B is out now by Special Projects. Please click on the image above to read details. The same information translated in english here.
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A few time ago we announced that new A-7 Corsair of 336 Squadron “Olympos” is going to be produced by Witty Wings. We asked for detailed description of the prodecure followed for creation of the models and Mr. Jimmy Fung made us the honor to share the secrets of their job. Please enjoy details and photos from the Hellenic Air Force A-7 Corsair getting life.
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Kostas Kavvathias was born in Lefkimmi, Corfu in July 24th 1968. He was interested in Aviation in generall at early age mainly because of the model making (Matchbox, Airfix kits) and the war comics who where so popular at the time. He never went to Art school, but took aerodynamic courses during his 4 year living in England; years (1989 – 1992). He now lives and works in the island of Corfu in Greece.
A mini interview with Kostas Kavvathias follows…
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New Gallery album was created hosting Hellenic Air Force anniversary watches. Click on the image above to access the photos. These watches are created by VICHOS Group.
VICHOS Group is the official supplier of watches for the Hellenic Air Force and maintains a specialized office based at SEPA (Air Service Group Personnel). VICHOS Group is also supplying the pilots of the Hellenic Air Force and the Hellenic Army with special and anniversary editions of mechanical and automatic watches. All anniversary watches -that are specially ordered- are selected by the customers and designed to respond to their individual needs.
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Please contact with us by sending your home address to contest@airforce.gr using the email account that you also used to participate.
13.Zoltán Sövegjártó 1 HAT + 1 KEYRING
12.Nestor Thomopoulos 1 HAT + 1 KEYRING
11.Gerogiannhs Georgios 1 HAT + 1 KEYRING
10.Hakan Yaman 1 HAT + 1 KEYRING
9.Giorgos Tsampakouris 5 PHANTOM PATCHES
8.Dimitris Bountouris 5 PHANTOM PATCHES
7.Grigoris Kissas 5 PHANTOM PATCHES
6.Philip Symonds 5 PHANTOM PATCHES
5.Nikos Athanasopoulos 1 CRYSTAL F-16
4.Dionysis Theristopoulos 1 CRYSTAL F-4
3.Anastasios Mparmpisis 1 PHANTOM DIARY 2010
2.Myron Giannakakis 1 JACKET
1.Patsis Spiraggelos 1 341 SQ. F-16 MODEL
We are more than hapy to announce that finaly the patches for the Group Build under title “Small Air Forces” for the members of Hellenic Internet Modellers Society of Modelclub.gr are ready. Please take a look at them and we especially thank Arcadios for his help.
For more information about Modelclub.gr please visit the official web-site here. To view the Group Build details please click here.
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February 27, 2010 1:29 am | 
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