We thank 338 Squadron, the Squadron commander and whole flying and technical personnel for the lithograph (by Aviationgraphic.com) that signed for www.airforce.gr web-site. We wish them safe landings!!!

The training of ITAF pilots that took place in 120 Air Training Wing finished recently. The Italian pilots had the opportunity to finish their Basic Training with T-6 Texan aircrafts with 364 Air Training Squadron. The patch that created for that particular purpose is really beautiful. For more information about the co-training and photos from the ceremony of 19/03/2010 you can visit the HAF official web-site by clicking here.

Enjoy the new "I have been Dornieristas" patch created for Hellenic Air Force 355 Squadron's pilots that fly with Do-28 Dornier aircrafts. The patch is designed by ksavvas.

The wait was worthwhile. We finally have the HAF/80th Anniversary Special Edition pictorial book by Special Projects in hand. A brand new pictorial book that is available starting 26th of April in order to commemorate the 80th anniversary since the establlishment of the Hellenic Air Force. The HAF / 80 YEARS book has 160 pages containing 164 color photos and 16 aircraft profiles. It is available in softcover and in a limited edition of only 200 pieces with hardcover. We have to say that the hardcovered version of the book comes signed by the author Mr. Antonios Tsagkaratos. In order to achieve this fine result which is characterized by integrity, creativity and uniqueness  Mr. Tsagkaratos made numerous visits to Hellenic Air Force air bases and took place in specially designed flights over several months.

Ugo Crisponi is the mind and the heart behind Aviationgraphic. He is 38 years old originally experienced with mechanical engineering and technical drawing. Born and raised in Italy now lives and works between Italy and Japan. We had the opportunity to interview him. Please enjoy!

Flyboys is a company based in the US that specializes in manufacturing gear for pilots like helmet bags, kneeboards, patches etc. Since 1995, Fly Boys has worked tirelessly to ensure every customer is personally and professionally satisfied with every aspect of their shopping and flying experience with Fly Boys flight gear. Actually for pilots who demand the best gear to go with their high performance jets, this is the final stop. Flyboys also equips Hellenic Air Force personnel mainly with bags for helmet protection. For more information you could visit their web-site www.flyboys.com or visit their Facebook page with recent updates of their work.

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.

"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) It is off course always possible to contribute to this project even before the IFFC-pilots are sold.

There are two ways to do so:

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.