Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

16/08/2024

Now in stores: Cockpit magazine. Including Svens' two-page report on Armenian Helicopters LLC, Armenia's only civilian rotor company. An account of its first five intensive years of existence in a unique market environment. Including various air2air footage and an interview with the company's CEO Arsen Manukyan.

03/08/2024

For a recent publication, Sven worked with Armenian Helicopters LLC. Armenian Helicopters generates a large part of its revenue from fixed flight tours, operating two Airbus Helicopters H125s and one Robinson Helicopter Company R66. One aircraft is seen passing the Garni Temple, the sole standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia.

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03/08/2024

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The August issue of the AIR International, including
Svens seven-page background article giving an insight into the first five years of operations by Armenian Helicopters LLC. The sole Armenian helicopter company operating, two Airbus Helicopters H125s and one Robinson Helicopter Company R66 in a dynamic environment. The article is supported by various air2air footage and an interview with the company's CEO Arsen Manukyan.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

02/06/2024

The workhorse of the Belgian Air Force 5sqn at Beauvechain AB is 55 years old and still going strong! For an upcoming article Sven worked with the unit last Friday. This tight echelon right was flown near Lion's Mound, the Memorial of the Battle of Waterloo.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

11/05/2024

Flying over glaciers and newly land formed from Earth's core in recent weeks, joining the Landhelgisgæsla Íslands/Icelandic Coast Guard for an upcoming article. Of the planned and unique 3-ship formation, only one aircraft proved available, due to technical challenges. Creative thinking and planning eventually ensured two unique flying days with very diverse and challenging shoot locations. The crews found this beautifully highlighted stretch of glacier between Langjökull and Þórisjökull to land on. Sometimes a focal length of 21mm is all you need...

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27/03/2024

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The March issue of the NATO special bulletin. The cover features Svens image image of an Eesti õhuvägi L-39 in formation with a Royal Air Force and a German EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - Official Page during NATO Allied Air Command's eAP mission over the Baltic States.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

27/03/2024

One of Svens images used in recent publications on the Luftforsvaret Flyskole , the RNoAF Flight School. An insight into the deployment of the 40-year-old Norwegian Saab Safaris fleet in an extreme teaching environment. Unique air2air footage was created during a photo mission with events never flown before. On this image, the formation flies over the Tromsøbrua, the bridge in the city of Tromsø, Norway.

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27/03/2024

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The March issue of Ptisi Magazine. This issue includes a twelve pages article providing insight into the history of 860sqn and its current NH-90NFH fleet. The article was supported by an interview with squadron commander Maurice van Mourik and footage of deck operations from the HNLMS Groningen (P843).

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

08/03/2024

This week, the Aerospace corporation Airbus purchased an image of two EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - Official Page for commercial use in a newspaper advertisement. Sven took the image of the Royal Air Force and German Eurofighter during an air2air mission over the Baltics with NATO's Enhanced Air Policing and the Eesti õhuvägi NATO Allied Air Command.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

24/02/2024

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In the past two years, Sven visited the Eesti õhuvägi four times to report on the L-39s, M28s and R44s in service. NATOs combined Air Policing missions were also captured during an air2air shoot with NATO Allied Air Command.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

23/02/2024

One more from last week, working with Armenian Helicopters LLC fleet of Airbus Helicopters H125s and Robinson Helicopter Company R66 over some unique locations in Yerevan and beyond. More to come!

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

19/02/2024

Last week, Sven worked with Armenian Helicopters LLC. The sole civilian helicopter operator in Armenia. We flew a 130-minute air2air flight with the company's entire fleet over some unique locations in Yerevan and beyond.

More to come!

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19/02/2024

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The March issue of AirForces Monthly. This issue includes a four-page article on the history of 860sqn and its current NH-90NFH fleet. The article was supported by an interview with squadron commander Maurice van Mourik and footage of deck operations from the HNLMS Groningen (P843).

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

24/01/2024

The main image of our 5-pages article on the Luftforsvaret Flygeskole. The January issue of AirForces Monthly is in stores now!

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

22/12/2023

One of the main images used by AirForces Monthly in the recent publication on the Luftforsvaret Flygeskole, the RNoAF Flight School. An insight into the deployment of the 40-year-old Norwegian Saab Safaris fleet in an extreme teaching environment. Unique air2air footage was created during a photo mission with events never flown before.

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22/12/2023

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The January issue of AirForces Monthly. The magazine includes Svens article on the Luftforsvaret Flygeskole, the RNoAF Flight School. An insight into the deployment of the 40-year-old Norwegian Saab Safaris fleet in an extreme teaching environment. Unique air2air footage was created during a photo mission with events never flown before. Professionally executed over the planned photo location after an extensive crew briefing and practice flights with lots of separation. The article text was written after a comprehensive and open interview with the flight school commander; LtCol Bjørkestøl.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

29/10/2023

An Eesti õhuvägi L-39 pilot in full concentration whilst in a formation flight with the British and German NATO cAP detachment. Our article on the force and the cAP deployment was published in the September issue of Combat Aircraft Journal

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

29/08/2023

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Join Sven in flight with two Eesti õhuvägi / Estonian Air For L-39s and two EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - Official Page of the Luftwaffe and Royal Air Force RAF Lossiemouth during a recent shoot over Estonia during their combined Air Policing (cAP) deployment.

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Join Sven in flight with the Estonian Air Force L-39 fleet and NATO's combined Air Policing with German and RAF Typhoons. This short clip summarizes the 70-minute…

18/08/2023

The past two days, Sven was welcomed at Bardufoss flystasjon in northern Norway. During these days, LtCol Bjørkestøl – commander of the Luftforsvaret flight school – provided all the opportunities and resources to shape a wonderful background article. Big thanks to the airbase and both ground and aircrews for prepping five Saab Safaris, the flexible planning around the weather and thus contributing to a successful visit. Extensive preparation and intensive preflight briefing resulted in unique formations over the breathtaking landscape. More to come!
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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

14/08/2023

The main image of our 6-pages article on the Eesti õhuvägi. The September issue of Combat Aircraft Journal is in stores now!

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

14/08/2023

One of three Romanian Navy IAR Brasov Puma Naval shows his armament. Since 2015, the type can be equipped with torpedoes on either side of the hull, to operate as an anti-submarine warfare weapons platform. The ‘142 is seen here air2air during a low flying exercise near the home base Tuzla Airfield. Four years back, Sven worked with the Forțele Navale Române ‘Black Sea Knights’ for several publications. Special thanks goes to the Comandamentul Flotei for their cooperation.

In a few weeks from now, we will be back in Romania to work with the Romanian AF on a special subject.
Stay tuned!

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14/08/2023

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The September issue of Combat Aircraft Journal . The magazine includes Svens second of two articles in the magazine focusing on the Eesti õhuvägi. In this part; how is Estonia dealing with the Russian threat? Sven van Roij met with Estonia’s Air Force Chief of Staff Colonel Janek Lehiste to find out. The six-pages piece is supported by air2air images taken during 2 flights with the L-39s, M28 and NATOs cAP detachment.

14/08/2023

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The September issue of Combat Aircraft Journal. The magazine includes Svens second of two articles in the magazine focusing on the Eesti õhuvägi. In this part; how is Estonia dealing with the Russian threat? Sven van Roij met with Estonia’s Air Force Chief of Staff Colonel Janek Lehiste to find out. The six-pages piece is supported by air2air images taken during 2 flights with the L-39s, M28 and NATOs cAP detachement

04/07/2023

During a recent trip to Kazakhstan, Sven also visited Almaty Airbase, located in the south. There, this CASA C-295 came in for landing. What a beautiful location and breathtaking country. Sincere thanks to the investment and support from the team at Kazakhstan Spotting Club.

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29/05/2023

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Join Sven in flight with the Fokker S.11.1 Instructor during two separate air2air shoots. This short clip summarizes two flights from last year, with the Stichting FokkerFour and the privately owned 'PH-SLO'. Two articles and images were published in Aeroplane Monthly and Air Classics.

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Join Sven in flight to capture the beautiful Fokker S.11.1 Instructor in the air during two separate air2air shoots. This short clip summarizes the two flights,…

12/05/2023

: A combined UK-German Air Policing effort is taking place at Ämari Air Base in Estonia. It’s a busy period for the Eurofighter Typhoon pilots and the crews who are supporting them.

Discover more about this historic first-ever UK-German combined Air Policing effort. Hear from the pilots involved and discover more about the operation.

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12/05/2023

| As a combined UK-German Air Policing takes to the skies from Ämari Air Base in Estonia, pilots explain why the capabilities of the make it one of the best in the world for Air Policing duties.

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06/05/2023

A formation of two Vlada Crne Gore Gazelles along the cliffs of the Adriatic Sea near the port of Bar. Sven visited Monentengro several times in recent years for productive cooperation with the Ministarstvo odbrane Crne Gore.

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

27/04/2023

The combined Air Polcing (cAP) in full swing over Estonia. An EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - Official Page of the togheter with an Royal Air Force of RAF Lossiemouth.

Over the past year and a half, Sven visited the country several times to report on the armed forces and the deployment of NATO allies to the BAP/cAP detachments

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography

27/04/2023

One of two Eesti õhuvägi / Estonian Air Force M28s seen over a beautiful nature reserve during a recent air2air shoot.

Over the past year and a half, Sven visited the country several times to report on the armed forces and the deployment of NATO allies to the BAP/cAP detachments

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Sven van Roij Aviation Photography