Serbian Air Show

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Serbian Air Show
Batajnica Air Show
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Batajnica Air Show 2009
GenreMilitary air show
FrequencyAnnual
Venue Batajnica Air Base
Location(s) Belgrade
Coordinates 44°56′07″N20°15′27″E / 44.935278°N 20.2575°E / 44.935278; 20.2575 Coordinates: 44°56′07″N20°15′27″E / 44.935278°N 20.2575°E / 44.935278; 20.2575
Country Serbia
Attendance100,000 (2009)
ActivityAerobatic displays
Static displays
Organized by Serbian Air Force
Website www.aeromiting.vs.rs

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.

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2009 Air Show

200 participants from 15 countries took part including:

Over 100,000 spectators attended the 2009 show.

Hangar at Batajnica Air Base featuring air show banner Hangar Batajnica.jpg
Hangar at Batajnica Air Base featuring air show banner

Aircraft

Over 40 aircraft, and 16 different types participated in the air show:

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