One of the Libyan Mirages that were flown to Malta last February by two defecting pilots who refused to bomb civilians will be taking part in the static display of this year's airshow, it was announced this afternoon.

This year's Malta International Airshow, on September 24 and 25 at MIA near Ħal Farruġ Road, will for the first time include the participation of Poland, which will be taking part in the static display with a Polish Navy M28 Bryza.

There will also be the Irish Air Corps with a Learjet 45.

Two aerobatic display teams - the Frecce Tricolori and the Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team will be gracing the Maltese skies.

Another rare attraction will be a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight DC3 Dakota from World War II. The Dakota was made famous during the Berlin Airlift in 1945.

The Armed Forces of Malta Air Wing will be in the show with the newly-purchased BE 200 Kingair. The AFM will also be displaying its Alouette and AB212 helicopters, while conducting rescue demonstrations.

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