Npor. Tomas Merta with "Grip" during one of the last appearances as display pilot. New demo for this occasion contains launch of flares - charged flares are visible on rear part of fuselage before air brake. Thanks for many superb displays during 2006-08!
Swedish air force Gripen solo display on Kecskemet airshow 2008. It was first time when I saw in solo display new version "C" from Sweden air force. This JAS-39C serves in F21 Norrbottens Flygflottilj at Lulea-Kallax AFB, probably in 1. division.
Hungarian International AirShow and Military Technology Display 2008 Kecskemét--70 years old the Hungarian Air Force 1938-2008. The aircraft serve in the Puma Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Pair of QRA Gripens from 211. tl (tactical sq.) during opening flyby on "Aviatic fair 2008." Both JAS-39C are equipped with standard armament: pair of AA missiles AIM-9M at LAU-99 adapters and drop tank about 1100 litres.
Ground crew of 211. tl (tactical sq.) prepares Gripen for display rehearsal. Note the small lifter directly under right undercarriage - wheel change is in progress.