Serbian Air Show Batajnica Air Show | |
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Genre | Military air show |
Frequency | Annual |
Venue | Batajnica Air Base |
Location(s) | Belgrade |
Coordinates | 44°56′07″N20°15′27″E / 44.935278°N 20.2575°E Coordinates: 44°56′07″N20°15′27″E / 44.935278°N 20.2575°E |
Country | Serbia |
Attendance | 100,000 (2009) |
Activity | Aerobatic displays Static displays |
Organized by | Serbian Air Force |
Website | www |
The Batajnica Air Show or the Serbian Air Show is an annual international airshow hosted at the Batajnica Air Base, Serbia, conducted and exhibitioned by the Serbian Air Force and international participants.
200 participants from 15 countries took part including:
Over 100,000 spectators attended the 2009 show.
Over 40 aircraft, and 16 different types participated in the air show:
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