This year’s Radom Airshow marks an emotional and historic moment: the official farewell to the Polish Air Force’s legendary Su-22 “Fitters.”
After more than 40 years of service, these Cold War-era variable-sweep wing jets are taking their final bow. Poland has been one of the last European operators of the Su-22, using them primarily for reconnaissance and ground attack missions. While modern jets now take center stage in the nation’s defense, the Fitter’s ruggedness, smoky takeoffs, and unmistakable silhouette have left a deep mark on Polish aviation history.
The farewell will likely include a special tribute flight and a static display with commemorative markings. For many aviation enthusiasts and photographers, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the Su-22 in its final salute.
Participating aircrafts
Polish Air Force
- PZL 130 Orlik (6‑ship Aerobatic Team Orlik)
- F-16C Fighting Falcon “Tiger Demo Team”
- Su‑22M4/UM3K “Fitter” (farewell flypast)
- C-295M transport
- C-130 Hercules
- Mil Mi‑17 Hip
- Mi‑2 Hoplite
- SW‑4 Puszczyk
- MiG‑29 Fulcrum
- KAI FA‑50GF Golden Eagle
Polish Army / Navy / Special Forces
- Mi‑24V Hind (Army)
- PZL W‑3WA Sokol (Army)
- W‑3PL Głuszec (Army)
- AW149 (Army)
- AW101 (Navy)
- W‑3WARM Anakonda (Navy)
- S‑70i Black Hawk (“GROM” SF)
International Military Participants
- Finland: F/A‑18C Hornet Demo Team
- Hungary: H145M helicopter
- Germany: Eurofighter Typhoon, A400M Atlas, CH‑53G
- Czech Republic: JAS‑39C Gripen, W‑3A Sokol, L‑159 ALCA
- UK (Royal Air Force): Red Arrows (9× BAE Hawk T1)
- Spain: Eurofighter C.16 Typhoon
- Greece: F‑16C Zeus Demo Team
- Lithuania: C‑27J Spartan, AS365 Dauphin
- Italy: F‑35A Lightning II, T‑346A Master, C‑27J Spartan, Eurofighter Typhoon
- Jordan: 4× Extra 330LX (Royal Jordanian Falcons)
- France: Rafale Solo Display
- Sweden: JAS‑39C Gripen Solo Display
- USA: KC‑135R Stratotanker
- Netherlands: C‑130H Hercules
- Slovenia: Pilatus PC‑9M Hudournik
- Slovakia: UH‑60 Black Hawk
Civil and Aerobatic Participants
- Baltic Bees Jet Team (4× L‑39 Albatros)
- Aeropact Bo‑105 helicopter
- BushCat Demo Team (SkyReach BushCat)
With over 30 countries participating , it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable show. Let me know if you’d like to highlight specific acts or need more details on any of them!
