08:30 - 09:00

Opening of the airshow grounds for the public

09:12 - 09:19

Morris Commercial C-8 FAT Tractor & M.II howitzer

Military History Institute

The Military History Institute will present the British artillery tractor Morris Commercial C-8 FAT with a cannon howitzer M.II. It will be a demonstration of driving characteristics of equipment of Czechoslovakia in Great Britain during World War II.

09:27 - 09:42

Presentation of Police Motorcycles

The Traffic Police

The traffic police will show us a demonstration ride of police bikers.

09:50 - 10:00

MiG-15 UTI

Czech Flying Legends

MiG-15 was widely used among Soviet block countries. Its dogfights with US made F-86 Sabre during Korean War are legendary. This MiG-15UTI was made in the Czech Republic by Aero Vodochody company in 1955. Later, it served in Poland and after the fall of iron curtain it found its way to USA, California as a private jet. Czech Flying Legends bought this fighter in 2013 and brought it back to the Czech Republic. After a thorough refurbishment, MiG-15UTI is flying again. It is a subsonic fighter jet with maximum speed over 1000 km/h.

10:15 - 10:25

Mi-24/35 solo display

221. Helicopter Squadron

Czech Hinds belong to 221st Tactical Squadron of attack helicopters in AFB Náměšť nad Oslavou. The display pilot of Hind is Captain Michal Bystřičan. Attack helicopter Mi-24/35, NATO code name Hind, can engage air and land targets with its un/guided rockets and heavy machine gun. Hind is one of the fastest helicopters in the sky. It can fly over 300 km/h. Czech Mi-24/35 Hinds will be replaced by US made Bell AH-1Z Viper.

10:40 - 10:55

Ambush of convoy

Prison Service of the Czech Republic

Prison Service of the Czech Republic will perform a dynamic display of convoy ambush. An escort mission with extraordinary security arrangements - armed vehicle and two escort vehicles. Intelligence suggests that the convoy might be attacked. Additional security teams are forward deployed and stationed along the route. A backup team is behind the escort team. The team gets under attack. The attackers come in car and from people along the road and open fire. The prison service officers neutralise the attackers.

11:20 - 11:21

Tank Shot

Czech Army

11:41 - 11:51

Police oath of new policemen, decoration and handover of cars

12:03 - 12:23

Escort of protected person and demonstration of motorcycle handling

Castle Guard Motorcycle Unit

In the dynamic demonstration we will see the motorized escort of the vehicle with the VIP person and the control of the motorcycles in the set at different speeds.

12:28 - 12:48

Attack on The Enemy

7th Mechanized Brigade, Romanian Armed Forces

Czech and Romanian armoured units will conduct a joint attack against enemy forces. Czech 7. mechanised brigade is the heaviest firepower of the Czech army. They use modernised tanks T-72MCZ, tracked infantry combat vehicles and wheeled infantry combat vehicles Pandur II. Currently, a competition for replacement of old soviet era built tracked combat vehicles is under way. Romanian army will present its modernised tank TR-88M1 Bison. It is a Romanian domestically made tank modernised on NATO standarts.

13:03 - 13:13

L-13 Blaník TJ solo display

PBS Velká Bíteš

The pilot of the experimental jet powered Blaník glider is Jaromír Hammer. The legendary Czech glider made by Let Kunovice is an experimental aircraft fitted with a small jet engine. The glide is single-seater, the copilot place is occupied by fuel tank for the jet engine.

13:18 - 13:23

Swiss bloc I: PC-7 Team take-off

Swiss Air Force

Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team celebrates this year its 30th anniversary. Team leader Captain Cyril “Johnny” Johner has flown over 2500 flight hours on PC-21, PC-7 and F/A-18. Pilots of the team are Lieutenant Colonel Daniel “Stampa” Stämpfli, Captain Marius “Pnö” Egger, Captain Beda “Beda” Staehelin, Captain Maurice “Moe” Mattle, Captain Matthias “Nemo” Grossen, Captain Christian “Sassel” Savary, Captain Alain “Fondü” Von Büren, Captain Benjamin “Daffy” Matthey, Captain Andreas “Menkster” Menk It takes minimally four years to became a Swiss PC-7 team pilot.

13:43 - 13:48

Swiss bloc II: F/A-18 Hornet take off & join-up with PC-7 Team

Swiss Air Force

Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team celebrates this year its 30th anniversary. Team leader Captain Cyril “Johnny” Johner has flown over 2500 flight hours on PC-21, PC-7 and F/A-18. Pilots of the team are Lieutenant Colonel Daniel “Stampa” Stämpfli, Captain Marius “Pnö” Egger, Captain Beda “Beda” Staehelin, Captain Maurice “Moe” Mattle, Captain Matthias “Nemo” Grossen, Captain Christian “Sassel” Savary, Captain Alain “Fondü” Von Büren, Captain Benjamin “Daffy” Matthey, Captain Andreas “Menkster” Menk It takes minimally four years to became a Swiss PC-7 team pilot. F/A-18 display pilot Captain Nicolas “Vincent” Rossier has over 2000 flying hours, including 1000 hours on the F/A-18 Hornet. In the past, Captain Nicolas “Vincent” Rossier was flying on Pilatus PC-7, F-5E Tiger II and now he flies on F/A-18 Hornet. This is his last show as Swiss Hornet display pilot

13:53 - 14:03

Swiss bloc IV: F/A-18 Hornet Solo Display

Swiss Air Force

F/A-18 display pilot Captain Nicolas “Vincent” Rossier has over 2000 flying hours, including 1000 hours on the F/A-18 Hornet. In the past, Captain Nicolas “Vincent” Rossier was flying on Pilatus PC-7, F-5E Tiger II and now he flies on F/A-18 Hornet. This is his last show as Swiss Hornet display pilot.

14:30 - 14:35

T-72M4 CZ and TR-85M1 - terrain driving

7th Mechanized Brigade, Romanian Armed Forces

T-72M4 is a complex czech modernization of Soviet T-72 tank for the level of the third generation. Tank is equiped with the system for security of three-member crew, which contain commander, gunman and driver. Modernization was aproved by the Czech government in 1994. In total 30 tanks were re-designed. According to the experts ratings it was the best modernization of T-72. The TR-85 is a main battle tank designed for the armed forces of Romania currently the most modern tank in service. "Bizonul" is a name modernized version, has been in service since 1997. Bison uses new 100 mm BM-412 Sg APFSDS-T projectiles. Completely redesigned suspension with 6 road wheels on each side is protected by metal side skirts. Combat weight is 50 tons. The engine technology was obtained using spy rings and confidential assistance from the Federal Republic of Germany.

14:47 - 15:07

JAS-39C Gripen + Extra 300

21st Tactical Air Force Base, cpt. Ivo Kardoš, Martin Šonka

World champion in acrobatics and Red Bull Air Race Champion Martin Šonka together with Captain Ivo Kardoš, Czech Air Force Gripen solo display pilot will perform together a unique air show, flying on Extra-300SR and JAS-39C Gripen. Captain Kardoš has won several awards for his performance including best dynamic display of NATO Days last year.

15:17 - 15:37

Midnight Hawks

Finnish Air Force

Finnish Midnight Hawks are on NATO Days for the first time. All Midnight Hawks pilots are qualified air combat and Hawk flight instructors at the Air Force Academy. Air Force Academy, Fighter squadron 41 Midnight Hawk No.1 Team Leader Vesa Loukko Left wing No. 2 Captain Eero Mannismäki Right wing No. 3 Captain Juho Tervahartiala Slot No. 4 Captain Tapani Parvio 50 Finnish Hawks were domestically built in 1980s. According to Paris Treaty from 1947, Finnish Air Force was limited to 60 fighter jets. As the Hawks were counted as trainers (even though they were armed), Finnish air force could augment its capacity. These historic conditions were nullified in early 1990s.

15:52 - 16:07

British Army Tigers - parachute display

British Army

The Tigers carry out a range of displays from various heights with flags and with smoke. The team was established in 1986 and is comprised of 9 members of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. The team were originally provided with the name "The Flying Dragons" Nowadays there is still 9 members of the team: Frank Millerick Team Leader, Nathen May, Liam Donovan, Dan Hurst, Chris Grey, Ryan Clark, Carl Hobbs, Alex Goodman and Luke Smith. Together they have over 3000 of parachute jumps. The Tigers have performed at a large array of events. Recently they performered at the opening of the birthday celebrations for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe ll of Denmark. They are attending NATO days after 3 years.

16:19 - 16:29

IAR 330 Puma Solo Display

Romanian Air Force

Pilot in Command Captain-commander Constantin “Coco” Costea is a flight instructor with more than 1900 flight hours. His colleague and friend, Copilot Lietenant-commander Alin “Kasha” Ianachiuc, is a weapon and tactics - flight instructor, with more than 1600 flight hours. This crew had the honour to be part of Romanian detachment that participate last year at NATO Fly Pass, flying over the new HQ NATO marking the beginning of the NATO Summit 2018. Both display pilots are part of the 952nd squadron that is endowed with IAR 330 SOCAT.

16:34 - 16:34

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10:00 - 10:15

Activities of a squad at checkpoint in front of critical infrastructure object

Regional Military Command Ostrava

Infantry squad is checking incoming vehicle with a driver in front of a critical infrastructure object. An unreported gun has been discovered by the driver. The driver is arrested and handed over to Czech police.

11:20 - 11:51

Presentation of Ostrava Municipal Police K9 training

Municipal Police Ostrava

Exhibiton of cynology department will be presenting prepardness of K9-officers from city police. During intervetion they will strike against offenders who are drastically disturbing public order or commiting a crime.

13:25 - 13:45

Presentation of Ostrava Municipal Police K9 training

Municipal Police Ostrava

Exhibiton of cynology department will be presenting prepardness of K9-officers from city police. During intervetion they will strike against offenders who are drastically disturbing public order or commiting a crime.

15:40 - 16:34

K9 neutralisation of dangerous offenders

Cynology of the Police of the Czech Republic, Regional Directorate of the Police Force of the Slovak

The presentation will be divided on five parts. The first part will present K9 tactical handling. The K9 officer will have his dog between his legs, so that he has his hands free for the manipulation with gun. Another four parts are various model situations like neutralisation of offenders.