Granted the Super Bug is a good bit of kit, but the F111 and F15 still put on a better show. I was hoping the F22s would make an appearance since they were in the region but I was not surprised when they didn’t and the same show from the 1990s was put on. It was still ok, but not worth the time (traffic/travel) and money (entry/accommodation).
Imagine an Airshow where the latest Sukhoi and Raptor do a fly-off. Throw in an A380 demo, the Blue angels or thunder bitds and a few VLJs and it might be worth going to another.
I have to mention that the ADF put on an impressive show with the equipment they currently operate. The flying standard displayed indicated that they are still the world leaders. Made me very proud.
Re the commentary - It’s going to be a looooong stint in Iraq if the yanks project that arrogance to the locals.