[75472] Istanbul marks 573 years since its conquest with a spectacular air show over the Bosphorus

Istanbul Conquest Anniversary Celebrations: Air Show and Natural Phenomena

Istanbul marked the 573rd anniversary of its conquest with a series of impressive events, with the focus of the celebrations centered on the Bosphorus Strait. According to reports from Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and Son Dakika Haberler Türkiye, the advanced HÜRJET aircraft performed exhibition flights over the strait, while the SOLOTÜRK aerobatic team performed a series of maneuvers ahead of the main show planned in the Yenikapı area.

The reports, mostly from media outlets identified with current updates from the Turkish scene such as Askeri Operasyon Haberleri, note that the planes, including SOLOTÜRK's F-16s, performed a "salute pass" (selamlama geçişi) over the water, a move that received much attention from citizens watching the event. Haber Gündem described the pass as a "breathtaking visual performance."

Parallel to the aerial activity, a natural phenomenon took place in the Bosphorus that caught the cameras' eye. A Haber reported on the "Bosphorus Strait turning turquoise," a phenomenon which Sondakika Haber Gündem attributed to the blooming of algae (alg patlaması), which was also documented from the air.

The events received extensive coverage in various Turkish media outlets, with an emphasis on the combination of historical heritage and the current technological capabilities of the Turkish Air Force. No disputes or political criticism were reported regarding the holding of the demonstration on this date.