With a strong emphasis on the Malta International Airshow, Times of Malta presents a selection of some of the best photos taken over the past week by its team of photographers.

 

A couple of aircraft enthusiasts admire a Swiss Air force F/A 18 Hornet at the Malta International Airshow on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA couple of aircraft enthusiasts admire a Swiss Air force F/A 18 Hornet at the Malta International Airshow on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A Pilot of the Spanish Air Force aerobatic team ‘Patrulla Aguila’ gets strapped in to his aircraft before taking to the air for a pre airshow rehearsal on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA Pilot of the Spanish Air Force aerobatic team ‘Patrulla Aguila’ gets strapped in to his aircraft before taking to the air for a pre airshow rehearsal on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The ‘Patrulla Aguila’ during a pre airshow rehearsal on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe ‘Patrulla Aguila’ during a pre airshow rehearsal on September 25. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Hunters’ association president Joe Perici Calascione makes a point during an interview published in The Sunday Times of Malta on September 26. Photo: Jason BorgHunters’ association president Joe Perici Calascione makes a point during an interview published in The Sunday Times of Malta on September 26. Photo: Jason Borg

Two jets of the Spanish Air Force's Patrulla Aguila Display Team, fly past the crowd at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo jets of the Spanish Air Force's Patrulla Aguila Display Team, fly past the crowd at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two jets from the Spanish Air force’s display team, display their skills during the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo jets from the Spanish Air force’s display team, display their skills during the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The Patrulla Aguila, the Spanish Air force’s display team lets off cultured smoke in their national colours during their final fly past at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Patrulla Aguila, the Spanish Air force’s display team lets off cultured smoke in their national colours during their final fly past at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

 

C-101 Aviojets of the Spanish Air Force's Patrulla Aguila Display Team release white smoke as they take off to perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiC-101 Aviojets of the Spanish Air Force's Patrulla Aguila Display Team release white smoke as they take off to perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Two woman watch the Italian Military mission perform a search and rescue demonstration at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliTwo woman watch the Italian Military mission perform a search and rescue demonstration at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A group of models pause to watch the flying display in between taking photographs in various locations at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA group of models pause to watch the flying display in between taking photographs in various locations at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A group of models walk to their next location for at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA group of models walk to their next location for at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A Royal Air force Tucano displaying its poppy livery takes part in the flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA Royal Air force Tucano displaying its poppy livery takes part in the flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A Swiss Air force F18 Hornet climbs vertically during its flying routine at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA Swiss Air force F18 Hornet climbs vertically during its flying routine at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The pilot from a Swiss F18 Hornet waves to the crowds after completing his flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe pilot from a Swiss F18 Hornet waves to the crowds after completing his flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Crowd favourites the RAF’s Red Arrows cross each other whilst letting off smoke during their flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliCrowd favourites the RAF’s Red Arrows cross each other whilst letting off smoke during their flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The Red Arrows perform a dangerous manoeuvre during their performance at this years Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Red Arrows perform a dangerous manoeuvre during their performance at this years Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Britain’s Red Arrows perform their flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew MirabelliBritain’s Red Arrows perform their flying display at the Malta International Airshow on September 27. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Spectators watch the Red Arrows, the British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSpectators watch the Red Arrows, the British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team, perform at the Malta International Airshow 2014 on September 27. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

An Air Malta aircraft flies in formation with the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows during this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason BorgAn Air Malta aircraft flies in formation with the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows during this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason Borg

The Red Arrows entertain the crowds at this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason BorgThe Red Arrows entertain the crowds at this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason Borg

The Red Arrows in a show of precision flying at this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason BorgThe Red Arrows in a show of precision flying at this year’s airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason Borg

The crew of a German Air Force Tornado watches an air display during this year’s Malta International Airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason BorgThe crew of a German Air Force Tornado watches an air display during this year’s Malta International Airshow on September 28. Photo: Jason Borg

The Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Aging, Justyne Caruana, starts laughing as she lowers a microphone to enable her to deliver her speech after a much taller speaker delivered his, at a sheltered workshop for disabled people at the former military hospital in Mtarfa on September 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Aging, Justyne Caruana, starts laughing as she lowers a microphone to enable her to deliver her speech after a much taller speaker delivered his, at a sheltered workshop for disabled people at the former military hospital in Mtarfa on September 29. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

The Maghtab landfill is seen on September 29. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Maghtab landfill is seen on September 29. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A treatment plant which will be able to handle more than twice the waste of the Sant’ Antnin plant is being erected at the Maghtab landfill. The plant is expected to be ready by 2016. The press were given a tour of the site on September 29. Photo: Chris Sant FournierA treatment plant which will be able to handle more than twice the waste of the Sant’ Antnin plant is being erected at the Maghtab landfill. The plant is expected to be ready by 2016. The press were given a tour of the site on September 29. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Golden Harvest CEO Mark Aquilina and Health Parliamentary Secretary Chris Fearne try the gluten-free bread at the Golden Harvest bakery in San Gwann on September 30. Photo: Matthew MirabelliGolden Harvest CEO Mark Aquilina and Health Parliamentary Secretary Chris Fearne try the gluten-free bread at the Golden Harvest bakery in San Gwann on September 30. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

 

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