Soko Galeb G-2
YU-YAE
YU-YAE
YU-JRV
(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.