Swartkop 2014
The Antonov An-2, Russian nicknamed, "Annushka" or "Annie", is a Soviet single-engine biplane utility aircraft.
Cirrus airplane of the Cirrus aircraft company.
The Canadian designed and built De Havilland Tiger Moth (1930s), amongst other also used by the Royal Air Force as a primary trainer. This biplane also dates back to the 1930s. ZS-BGN is speciafied as a de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth c/n 84864 ZS-BGN "Bertie"
Gabriel-Pitts Special aerobatics team maintaining their skills.
A visit by the Saab JAS-39 Gripen.
Harvards are a familiar sight at the Swartkop AF museum's flying and training days.
A Harvard 3-ship formation at the show. The Harvard's origins lie as far back as 1934, originally designed according to US government requirements for a trainer airplane.
The Mango Airlines' 737 is welcome sighting at the Swartkop show.
The Silver Falcons' Missing-Man formation
Mock-Attack in pursuit of rhino poachers.
This Mustang has become a regular at local air shows
A privately owned Northern American Fennec in USAF livery.
Privately owned NorhernAm T28D Trojan
Para-bat lands safely.
Italian designed and built Piaggio Albatross
A two-seater 1930s Stampe SV4 biplane, used as trainer, shows up at the show. Initially designed and built by Stampe et Vertongen, Antwerp, Belguim; but later also to be manufactured under license in France and Algeria. ZS-EUU is an SV4C version.
The Swartkop 2014 Museum Air Show was held on Saturday 10 May. As usual, the organizers made a tremendous effort to give it a unique character. One of the features that stood out was the “Silver Falcon missing man” formation flown in honor of a pioneer of the Silver Falcons who passed away recently.