Don't miss the Solo Turk Airshow over Girne on 15th November!

bigOz


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 08:08

The much talked about and award winning Solo Turk supersonic F16s will definitely be adding serious excitement to the TRNC Republic day celebrations this coming Tuesday the 15th.

I watched them yesterday, from my balcony in upper Girne, do an expedition flight for few minutes as they arrived over the island. No aerobatic moves but they are clearly saved for the actual show on Tuesday - unless they practice some moves today or tomorrow. They can be recognised by their unique color scheme and make a lot more noise when flying overhead than the Turkish stars that we are often used to watching here.

It is the team's 3rd or 4th show since they were introduced first time beginning of this year. You can see some of the moves in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYM121Mn-zA

cyprusjoker


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 08:33

Any idea what time BigOz

bigOz


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 08:45

As far as I am aware, the ceremony in Girne is around 3 pm and the F16s are scheduled for a show at 3.30 pm. I shall update this if I notice any changes...

spider


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 09:34

Thanks for this info and the times.



I do love the air shows they have here.







Spider,X

louthlass


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 09:41

I feel very priveledged to live here, there is always so much excitement, and wonderful air displays. I look forward to watching the display on the 15th .

bigOz


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 11:46

I shall definetely be there

dolphin17


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Message Posted:
12/11/2011 22:22

We were in Baris park (Girne) yesterday when they came over, they were awesome, can't wait for Tuesday.

Deniz1


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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 08:12

Hope the weather is better they may have to cancel because of low cloud.

HER INDOORS



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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 10:37

Where in Girne is the ceremony please? We will be coming from Bogaz,Famagusta

cyprusjoker


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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 14:16

Have a look at Dubai one TV channel right now all you avaiation fans.

Trevturk


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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 14:54

Will I see anything in lapta ???

bigOz


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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 18:46

Deniz1; I do not think they will cancel the show because of clouds because what's been up there have not been that low. In any case, they did their first airshow in İzmir some 6 months ago when it was overcast.



Her Indoors; The show will be over the Girne (old)Harbour - the "Liman", focused at the square opposite the Ataturk statue near Dome Hotel. So anywhere along the coast from there, leading to the light house at the entrance of the Girne harbour would be ideal location to watch the show



Treyturk; the only thing you might see from Lapta is a distant image as they fly along the coast and do a wide turn to South-West. But from what I have seen the other day, they are more likely to do their maneuvers out to the sea and back.



I keep saying "they", but I do believe it is actually one aircraft at a time that takes place...

Trevturk


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Message Posted:
13/11/2011 19:27

Thanks Oz can't walk cause of broken leg so can't get to Girne never mind next year god willing

gotavilla


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Message Posted:
15/11/2011 10:09

Has the dispay been cancelled - anybody know?

Karanfil


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Message Posted:
15/11/2011 10:49

Our ISP, Sunny Cyprus, always send us an email about the air display. I've received one from them this morning to say the show had been cancelled due to the weather.