This was a momentous airshow celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force. An inventory formation flyby of every serving type added to an astonishing line-up from other countries including eight national display teams in the eight hour flying display. The star solo visitor was the Pakistani Air Force showcasing the JF-17 Thunder jet fighter. Italian Eurofighter and F16's from Pakistan, Belgium and the Netherlands all had a hard act to follow after the dynamics of F-16 "Solo Turk" complete with flares and backed by an ecstatic crowd numbering a quarter of a million.