Sivrihisar Airshow 2025 was held at the Sivrihisar Aviation Center (Sivrihisar Havacılık Merkezi / S.H.M.) on September 20-21. The M.S.Ö. Air and Space Museum was established at the Sivrihisar Aviation Center in 2018. Many aircraft in the museum's inventory are not only on display but also in flying condition. The largest participants in SHG Airshows are the classic aircraft from the Museum's inventory.

The SHG Airshow, held for the first time in 2015, occasionally features military aircraft alongside civilian aircraft. This year's military participants were the Solo Türk from the Turkish Air Force and the Typhoon Display Team from the Royal Air Force. The demonstrations began with parachute jumps on Saturday morning and continued with formation flights of two Boeing Stearmans, modeled 1940 and 1943. The 1940 Boeing Stearman, serial number 75-863, is the oldest aircraft flying in Turkey. The Vecihi XIV, designed and built in 1930 by Vecihi Hürkuş, a prominent figure in Turkish aviation history, was the first aircraft to receive certification in Turkish aviation history. A replica of this aircraft was built using the Boeing Stearman's engine and participated in the demonstrations for the first time this year.

The Tiger Moth, serial number T7471, located in the inventory of the M.S.Ö. Aviation Museum, was manufactured in 1942. One of the most significant aspects that makes this Tiger Moth special is its status as a "movie star." It was the aircraft with serial number T7471 featured in the 1996 film "THE ENGLISH PATIENT."

Another aircraft participating in the show was a 1940 Douglas DC-3 Dakota, number 2204. Purchased in 2009 by the Swiss-based Super Constellation Flyers Association, the DC-3 continued its flights under Breitling sponsorship. In 2017, it completed a full world tour sponsored by Breitling and earned the title of "oldest aircraft to circumnavigate the globe." During its world tour, the DC-3 traveled 45,400 km, logged 258 flight hours, and completed 147 takeoffs and landings, visiting 27 countries and 62 cities. In March 2019, the DC-3 was added to the inventory of the M.S.Ö. Air & Space Museum and named Turkish Delight.

A 1953 T-6G Texan, serial number SA079, continues to fly in the same condition it served in the South African Air Force. Having trained thousands of pilots from dozens of countries over the years, the T-6 aircraft has earned its place among the legends. Texans, which were used in the Turkish Air Force for many years, hold a significant place in our aviation history. Their agile maneuvers delighted spectators and captivated photographers with their Texan livery. Another training aircraft, a 1955 T-28B TROJAN, serial number 138354, added color to the show in US Air Force colors.

The star of the show was undoubtedly the 1944 P-51D "Ferocious Frankie," serial number 44-73149. The Mustang is painted to represent the mount of 374th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group ace Wallace E. Hopkins. Watching the Mustang whistle during maneuvers, thanks to the removal of its .50 cal machine guns from its wings, is a true sensory experience.

A 1945 Spitfire Mk.IX, serial number E517, which was added to the museum inventory last year, is painted as it flew in the Turkish Air Force. The Turkish Air Force received a total of 196 Mk.IX Spitfires from the United Kingdom between January 1947 and February 1948. They served as standard fighters until the P-47D entered service. Another rare aircraft participating in this year's shows was the Polish Lim-2 (a license-produced version of the Mig-15bis). Despite being 70 years old, this classic aircraft, still as fast and agile as its first day, was a major draw at the shows.

A true oasis in the desert for Turkey, the SHM serves as a bridge from past to present through its air shows. We hope to see you next year at this special venue, which preserves aircraft that hold significant places in aviation history and ensures their visibility for future generations