This year's NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days will not forget history lovers. Visitors can look forward to an artillery tractor from the collection of the Military History Institute in Prague, which was inspired by this year's partner country.

This year, the presentation of the German Armed Forces will again not be limited to the extensive participation of the air force. For the static and dynamic displays at the 25th anniversary of NATO Days in Ostrava & 16th Czech Air Force Days, they'll bring equipment and personnel from all their key branches – from the army and air force to the navy and civil defense services.

After nine years, the smoke trail of one of the most famous parachute teams in Europe will be spread over the Ostrava Airport. The RAF Falcons Display Team will become the fourth aerobatic group of the 25th anniversary NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days.

After seven years, the French Air Force Rafale will return to the flight programme of the NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days. During the solo display, they will demonstrate the skills of twin-engine fighter aircraft.

After thirteen years, the legendary S-70 Black Hawk in Austrian colours will return to the Mošnov skies. During this year's dynamic displays at the NATO Days in Ostrava & the Days of the Air Force of the Czech Air Force multi-purpose helicopters, it will compete with the German NH-90.

Italy will take on the role of the Special Partner Nation of the jubilee 25th NATO Days in Ostrava & 16th Czech Air Force Days. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jana Černochová, with her Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, at a joint meeting on the occasion of the North Atlantic Alliance summit in The Hague.

Visitors of the 25th NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days can look forward to a unique experience. After twelve years, the star formation Turkish Stars will return to the event, making them the third aerobatic group heading to Ostrava Airport this year.

After a one-year break, visitors of the NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days can look forward to the return of the Slovenian Air Force. It will present its PC-9M aircraft in static and in the popular aerobatic dynamic display.

This year's NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days will offer visitors another rarity. After 16 years, the Greek Air Force will present two Mirage 2000 fighter jet in a static display.

On the other side of the airport, away from the public displays, parked planes and helicopters. Waiting for their time to show off to visitors. They are carefully managed by a team led by Capt. Leona Hájková from the 26th Command, Control and Reconnaissance Regiment. As the coordinator of safety measures on the dynamic apron, she oversees strict compliance with the rules and precautions so that nothing happens to people or aircraft. Sounds simple, but what's behind this position? Has she found her favourite among the aircraft? And how does she remember writing the first monograph on the Air Force? We asked, Captain Hájková answered, and now you can read it.