For whom it is we love aviation, a date like the one that is the FAE anniversary it is very important and many other people value it too, despite the fact that some parts of society reject this type of event for various reasons, The idea of this space is to continue promoting the aeronautical culture in Ecuador.
Beginning lesson, I am going to share with you some photographs that I was able to take during the official celebration of the Centennial of the Ecuadorian Air Force., on a tuesday 27 October 2020 during a cold and cloudy morning in Quito, such an important historical event for the country took place.
The anniversary of the Ecuadorian Air Force
It wasn't all planes flying, historical aircraft from the FAE Museum were also displayed, which were prepared for the occasion. Acquired an Aerospatiale Alouette III.Possibly one of the most exotic that were exhibited, El Sikorski H-19 Chickasaw.One of the most important aircraft in the history of the FAE, the Cessna A-37 Dragon fly.Este Avro HS-748 «Presidencial 001» se mantiene en excelentes condiciones, It would be amazing to see it fly again repowered.El BAC Strikemaster, simply beautiful to see it in these conditions.With its original colors the North American T-28 Trojan.A Lockheed AT-33 Shooting Star was also present., although experts in the matter indicate that its tail did not have the Ecuadorian flag painted on it.The most photographed of the event, the Telegraph I with a good coat of paint, even its propeller rotated, Who takes away from being able to fly again, It would be incredible.¡Qué lindo está el North American AT-6 Texan!The flaming national flag in full ceremony with military personnel next to the legendary Avro.
The parade was attended by:
5 super toucans.
3 Grob G-120.
1 Hercules L-100.
1 House 295M.
1 Boeing 737-200.
1 Aw-119 Koala.
The Casa 295M passed escorted by 2 Embraer Super Tucanos.Leading the event, the great and last Ecuadorian Hercules, It is always beautiful to see such a noble and reliable aircraft fly over our heads..The Augusta Westland Aw-119 carrying the Air Force flag.Overview of the centenary celebration.The 5 Tucanos and the brand new German factory Grob G-120TP recently arrived in the country.¿Reconocen este avión? His lines are unmistakable and he was key in the FAE.One of the Kfir CE of the FAE
Congratulations to the Ecuadorian Air Force on its anniversary and we thank you for the invitation to be part of this important event in the history of our country., that you always have to remember, despite the difficulties of the world.