Slovak International Air Fest SIAF 2016 at Sliač Airport
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- Date: 27.08.2016
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During an opening ceremony at Sliač Airbase, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš opened the 6th Slovak International Air Fest SIAF 2016, with the Ministry of Defence as the main programme partner. Over the duration of two days, visitors had the opportunity to view, besides an international line-up of display participants, Slovak Air Force (SAF) pilots showing off the art of flying on MiG-29 fighters, Aero L-39s, Let L-410s, and Mi-17 helicopters. Visitors to the event could explore a wide array of the SVK Armed Forces' activities as part of equipment and training demonstrations by the SVK Land Forces, Air Force, Military Police and SVK Armed Forces Guard of Honour.
“This airport in the heart of our beautiful Slovakia most closely relates not only to our history. As a tradition now for the past 6 years, it has also provided the venue for the Slovak International Air Fest SIAF,” said the head of the MOD. He went on to remind that it was just the airfield at Sliač, bearing the historical name of Three Oaks Airfield, that played a significant role in the Slovak National Uprising, the 72nd anniversary of which Slovakia will be commemorating on Monday, 29 August. SVK Chief of Defence Gen Milan Maxim emphasised that soldiers are here for visitors and they are ready to answer their questions and introduce the equipment they operate.
At SIAF 2016, over 100 aircraft from 13 countries presented themselves to the public with flying displays in the air as well as with static displays on the ground. The event attracted audiences of approx. 115,000 visitors to the SAF Sliač base.
“This airport in the heart of our beautiful Slovakia most closely relates not only to our history. As a tradition now for the past 6 years, it has also provided the venue for the Slovak International Air Fest SIAF,” said the head of the MOD. He went on to remind that it was just the airfield at Sliač, bearing the historical name of Three Oaks Airfield, that played a significant role in the Slovak National Uprising, the 72nd anniversary of which Slovakia will be commemorating on Monday, 29 August. SVK Chief of Defence Gen Milan Maxim emphasised that soldiers are here for visitors and they are ready to answer their questions and introduce the equipment they operate.
At SIAF 2016, over 100 aircraft from 13 countries presented themselves to the public with flying displays in the air as well as with static displays on the ground. The event attracted audiences of approx. 115,000 visitors to the SAF Sliač base.
