Tony Osborne
@Rotorfocus
European Defence Editor at Aviation Week, proud hubby to Dr Kubi, aircraft photographer (Canon user, obvs), RIAT volunteer, and #antigrowthcoalition member.
Seems the immigration computer system at @igairport has crashed and the growing crowds are getting rowdy. Been waiting one hour so far…
EXACTLY two thirds of the IAF’s 93-year history is tied to the MiG-21. It has touched the career of nearly every Indian fighter pilot alive today, in some form or another. An incredible chapter closes in two months...
After over six decades of operations, India’s MiG 21 fighter will finally fly into the sunset Farewell ceremony planned at Chandigarh airbase in September Last squadron to be number plated India's fighter squadron strength will dip to 29 @ETPolitics economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/f…
IAF to retire remaining MiG-21 fleet in a ceremonial farewell in Sep 2025. Well served bison..
Η 331Μ στο Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 📍Fairford ΗB 🗓️18 - 20 Ιουλίου #HAF #ΠολεμικήΑεροπορία #RIAT2025 #331M
Indian Army inducts #Apache Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the #IndianArmy significantly. #YearofTechAbsorption…
Utterly. Brilliant. Boats. The Trafalgar class of hunter-killer submarines passed into history with the decommissioning of HMS Triumph in @HMNBDevonport, the last of 7 T boats which have patrolled beneath the waves for more than four decades. 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/july…
New “Black Hawk” like design for T-925 there on the left…
So İt Begins #IDEF2025
After 38 days on ground, @RoyalNavy F-35 finally takes off. Farewell & happy landings!
A certain coin is referenced here…
Flight from New Mexico to RAF Lakenheath believed to have dropped off B61 nuclear bombs that can be carried by Britain’s new F-35A fighter jets ⬇️ thetimes.com/article/cbb670…
We're partnering with @BAESystemsInc to deliver the Italian Air Force two Gulfstream G550 aircraft provisioned for a modern electromagnetic warfare system. Read more: spklr.io/6016BEdYC
Combat proven, future ready! Check out these Apache helicopters from the US, UK, Netherlands and Qatar at @AirTattoo. 🚁 The E-model #AH64 Apache is defending the future of battlefield dominance, providing interoperable, evolving capabilities to allies and partners. #RIAT25
GCAP is the most innovative combat air initiative in decades and the heart of our future combat air capability. Good to discuss it with Chiefs of @ItalianAirForce & @JASDF_PAO_ENG. Interoperability between our great nations ensures the safety & security of future generations.
Brand new Piaggio P180 Evo+ started its duty with Italian Air Force for multicrew Combat Support aircrafts training. P180 Evo+ is equipped with upgraded avionics new landing gear equipped with cutting-edge anti-skid braking and guidance systems. The fastest turboprop in the world
How about this for an opening image of this year's Royal International Air Tatoo? We thinks it's out of this world! 🛰️ #RIAT2025
PAF TRIUMPHS AT RIAT-2025, WINNING TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AND GLOBAL ACCLAIM 19 July, 2025: Pakistan Air Force has once again upheld its proud tradition of bringing glory to the nation on the international stage. At the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-2025, held in…
It would seem the B61s are back at #Lakenheath #RIAT2025 #RIAT
Who doesn’t love the @rafredarrows? 😍✈️ Check out this cracking shot of them - what a way to kick off #RIAT25!
Le G91 l’un des avions historiques des @FrecceTricolori a atterri au #RIAT. 3 étapes ont été nécessaires pour rejoindre le site: Turin, Orléans (FR), Fairford (UK). Lors de la traversée, il a été escorté par un Mirage de l’@Armee_de_lair
We’re gonna buy 11 extra F35’s, the best fighter jets of the world. They will be produced in Italy. @LockheedMartin @GuidoCrosetto
Possible public debut of the PL-15, well PL-15E in full size form anyway on the Pakistan Air Force JF-17 #Thunder here at @airtattoo #RIAT2025
