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Aeronautical association Galeb

(Seagull in Serbian) from Belgrade, Serbia, distinct itself from other aviation clubs and organizations by dedication of its members to restoration and preserving of vintage aircraft. During late eighties and mid-nineties, former Yugoslav Air Force has sold number of still airworthy aircraft that found their way to international warbird market. As many as four Galeb G-2s flew in Aeronautical society Galeb at the same time back in 2002. Currently one Galeb G-2 two seat trainer, together with one piston-engine J-20 Kraguj light attack aircraft make flying fleet of Aeronautical society Galeb. Aircraft flown by society have been overhauled and disarmed, fitted with equipment enabling them to operate by civilian air traffic regulations and registered in Serbian aircraft registry within special category for oldtimer aircraft. Restored planes sport insignia and camouflage resembling their authentic look from period of operational use. Pilots and maintenance staff of Aeronautical society Galeb are experienced pilots and technicians of former Yugoslav Air Force and today’s Serbian Air Force and include some of the most renowned names of the Yugoslav aviation history. Thanks to Aeronautical society Galeb and oldtimer aircraft, number of club’s friends and guests - regardless of their piloting skills, if any - had the opportunity to feel unique flying experience in this type of aircraft. Aeronautical society Galeb members flew on the skies above most of the continents on globe, while hundreds of thousands of spectators at events in Serbia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, UK, USA and other countries had pleasure of seeing in air and on the ground airplanes from past times, development of which shaped the aviation as is known today.