Air Parade over Moscow celebrated the 75th anniversary of Victory Day

75 years ago, on 8th May CET (or 9th May MSK) 1945, the long-awaited surrender of Nazi Germany became a fact, ending the dark years of the World War II in Europe. Although, not all guns went silent during the night from 8th to 9th of May – as there were still places where... Read More

Victory air show at Kubinka

Holding an air show without any spectators may seem like a crazy idea, but nowadays it became a fact of life. We never would have though that we would write a report from such event, and on top of that, it would be the highlight of the start of the air show season. And,... Read More

Victory Day Parade goes airborne

Over the past few weeks we were reporting the preparations for the biggest Russian military holiday, the Victory Day Parade held annually on 9th May. Despite the coronavirus outbreak and strict measures against the pandemic implemented in the country, it seemed that the parade was going to be held, regardless the evolution of epidemic... Read More

2020 air show season – cancellations update (3)

The highlight of the past week was the cancellation of the Victory Day Parade in Russia. The 75th jubilee of the victory over the Nazi Germany had to be a spectacular show, however the confirmed coronavirus cases among the participating troops, forced the President of Russia to postpone the parade indefinitely. The rumours are,... Read More

2020 Victory Day Parade – preparations are going ahead

At the time when aviation – and any other – events around the world are cancelled one after another due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation still continues with preparations to the 75th jubilee of Victory Day. This major military holiday in Russia and other CIS countries, is... Read More

Preparations began for the 75th jubilee Victory Day Parade

The annual Victory Day, celebrating the victory over the Nazi Germany in 1945 and honouring the World War II soldiers, is a principal military holiday celebrated in Russia and other CIS countries. Although there are more than two months left for 9th May, the preparations for 75th jubilee anniversary already began a few weeks... Read More

2019 Victory Parade in the air – the Northern Alternative

The air component of the 2019 Victory Parade in Moscow was planned to be a massive display of the Russian Air Force equipment, including 74 aircraft (as celebrating the 74th anniversary of the V-Day) – 56 aeroplanes and 18 helicopters were supposed to fly over Moscow and the Red Square on 9th of May.... Read More

Victory Day Parade 2019 in the air – news

The Russian MoD has revealed some information on the aviation part of the Victory Day Parade that will traditionally be held on May 9 over the Red Square in Moscow. We may expect some interesting new stuff. According to the information released by the MoD 74 aircraft will take part in the Victory Day... Read More