08:45 - 09:05

Zelazny Aerobatic Group

Zelazny Group, Orlen Unipetrol

In cooperation with this year's Special Partner country, the Polish acrobatic group Zelazny will present its premiere to the visitors of the NATO Days. It is historically the largest and longest continuously operating Polish aviation group. Three ZLIN Z50 aircrafts piloted by Wojciech Krupa, Wojciech Grzechowiak and Dominik Łuczak will be presented to the audience in a dynamic demonstration.

09:15 - 09:25

Interception of tobacco smugglers

Customs Services of the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia

The second dynamic demonstration prepared by the Customs Service of the Czech Republic will be a violent stop of tobacco smugglers. Customs officers will demonstrate the stopping of a fleeing smuggler's car and subsequently detain the perpetrator. Spectators can look forward to sharp automobile manoeuvres and there will also be gunfire.

09:34 - 09:44

NH-90 TTH

German Army

The German Army's NH90 twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter will be participating in NATO Days for the third time. It will present itself to visitors in a dynamic and static demonstration. The aircraft is used by the German Army for tactical transport of troops and material, as well as for transporting the sick and wounded and for airborne support operations or for emergency and disaster assistance.

09:59 - 10:14

Display of service horses

Ostrava Municipal Police

A demonstration of the service hippology of the Ostrava Municipal Police will present the preparedness of horses and riders in handling horses. In joint cooperation with the riot police and the canine specialists of the Ostrava Municipal Police, horse riders will perform an intervention against a group of people who seriously disrupt public order and do not respect the lawful calls of the police officers. From the commented demonstration, visitors will be able to learn, among other things, how the Ostrava Municipal Police uses horses in the performance of their duties and why the horse is an indispensable and effective helper in ensuring local matters of public order.

10:29 - 10:41

Mi-24/35V Solo Display

22nd Helicopter Base

The Mi-24/35V attack helicopter is codenamed NATO Hind. It is capable of attacking both ground and air targets, but its primary mission is the destruction of enemy armoured vehicles. For this it can be equipped with unguided missiles and a heavy machine gun. Despite its size, the Hind is one of the fastest helicopters in the sky. It can fly at speeds of up to 300 km/h. The Czech Mi-24/35Vs will be replaced by new American-made Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. Therefore, this year's appearance at NATO Days will be the last public appearance of this helicopter in the ranks of the Czech Army.

11:01 - 11:01

Opening paratroopers' jump

Czech Armed Forces

Opening paradrop with flags performed by the Czech Army.

11:14 - 11:15

Opening shot from the tank T-72M4CZ

7th Mechanized Brigade

The ceremonial firing of a tank on the instruction of the Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka will officially open the Sunday programme.

11:30 - 11:34

Awarding of the Medals of Honour of the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic

The awarding of the Medals of Honour of the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic will take place in the presence of the Director General of the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic, Lt. Gen. Vladimír Vlček. The following will be awarded: bryg. mgr. inż. Wojciech Piechaczek, City Commander of the State Fire Department in Jastrzebiu Zdrój mł. bryg. mgr. inż. Marek Misiura, District Commander of the State Fire Brigade in Wodzisław Slaski

11:46 - 11:56

Freeing hostages from terrorists

Czech Police Intervention Unit, GROM

The participation of this year's special partner state will be very special indeed. The audience can look forward to the premiere dynamic demonstration of the Polish GROM unit with the Czech police. This shared performance of the Czech intervention unit and elite Polish soldiers will be the biggest attraction of this year's presentation of the Polish Special Forces at the Mošnov airport. The Czech-Polish troops will present to the visitors the violent liberation of hostages from the hands of terrorists with the help of a helicopter and assault vehicles.

12:01 - 12:16

Attack of the reinforced mechanized platoon

7th Mechanized Brigade

Soldiers of the mechanized brigade will conduct a coordinated attack on the enemy using heavy equipment. The Czech 7th Mechanised Brigade "Dukla" is the main firepower of the Czech Army. It has, among other things, modernised T-72MCZ tanks and BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicles.

12:25 - 12:35

JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display

21. základna taktického letectva

This year's solo display of the Czech Gripen will be taken by an experienced pilot, Captain Ondřej Španko. Ondřej is the commander of the 2nd Swarm of the 211th Tactical Squadron, his total flight time since 2004 is more than 2000 hours, with over 850 hours on the JAS-39 Gripen. Historically, he is the fifth display pilot of the Czech JAS-39. During his flight demonstration, his machine will move in an altitude range of 30-2500 m and reach speeds of up to 1000 km/h.

12:41 - 12:51

L 410 NG

Aircraft Industries

L 410 NG is a purely Czech aircraft from Aircraft Industries, which are also partners of the event. This is the second year the machine will appear at NATO Days and visitors should definitely not miss its dynamic demonstration. The aircraft will also be on display in a static display where you will be able to see it "up close".

13:19 - 13:29

L-159 Solo Display

21st Tactical Air Force Base

Visitors to the NATO Days can look forward to the L-159 aircraft. This aircraft will be on display in a dynamic demonstration and will also be available for a close-up view on the ground. The aircraft's capabilities will be demonstrated by Major David Byrtus, whose total flight time since 2006 is more than 1400 hours. He has flown just over 800 hours on the Alka itself. In the flight demonstration, the machine will climb to an altitude of up to 1,500 m and reach speeds of up to 700 km/h. The single-seat L-159 fighter aircraft is primarily designed to support ground troops and attack ground targets.

13:33 - 13:38

Award for the best ground display - Jiří Ruprecht Memorial

New for this year's NATO Days will be a prize for the best ground display called the Jiří Ruprecht Memorial, the winner of which will be decided by visitors to the event on Facebook. The winner of the award will be decided by visitors to the event by voting on Facebook. Voting will take place on the NATO Days in Ostrava profile. Simply "like" the photo of the display you liked the most. The award for the best ground display will go to the performer who collects the most "raised thumbs". The award for the best ground display will be handed out by the CEO of Jagello 2000 Zbyněk Pavlačík. Voting will be open on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The winner will receive the award on Sunday, September 17.

13:53 - 14:02

Typhoon Display Team

Royal Air Force

After four years, the British Typhoon Display Team returns to NATO Days. The Royal Air Force Eurofighter will perform above Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport for the fifth time, but again with a new display pilot. The new pilot for this year is Lieutenant Matt Brighty, who also has extensive combat experience. Matt is sure to build on his predecessors and show the limits of this machine, but in his own concept and new flight formation. The 29 Squadron based at Coningsby is one of the oldest in the world, with a history dating back to the early part of the last century. The machine is one of the most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon variants in the RAF's armoury. It is the FGR4 version of the Typhoon. In addition to its air combat capabilities, it is now fully capable of conducting attacks against ground targets. The machine is powered by two very powerful Eurojet EJ200 jet engines, which give the Typhoons their signature sound.

14:16 - 14:21

T-72M4CZ

7th Mechanized Brigade, KNDS

The T-72M4 CZ is a Czech comprehensive modernisation of the Soviet T-72 tank to a level comparable to the 3rd generation tanks. The tank is equipped with equipment protecting the three-man crew consisting of the commander, gunner and driver. The modernization was approved by the Czech government in 1994, when it was decided to modernize thirty tanks. According to expert reviews, it was the best modernisation of the T-72 tank at that time.

14:31 - 14:47

Eurofighter Typhoon

Spanish Air Force

After five years, the Spanish Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft will arrive at NATO Days for a dynamic demonstration. The aircraft won the hearts of the audience thanks to its agility and the typical sound of its two engines. This twin-engine supersonic aircraft was developed primarily for air superiority, but has also been modified for attacks against ground targets. The aircraft will be piloted by Spanish Captain Gregorio "Goyo" Serrano Arigaza, who is a member of the 14th Wing based in Albacete. The wing will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.

15:18 - 15:32

Mi-24/35V + Mi-171š

22nd Helicopter Base

The Mi-24/35V attack helicopter is codenamed NATO Hind. It is capable of attacking both ground and air targets, but its primary mission is the destruction of enemy armoured vehicles. For this it can be equipped with unguided missiles and a heavy machine gun. Despite its size, the Hind is one of the fastest helicopters in the sky. It can fly at speeds of up to 300 km/h. The Czech Mi-24/35V, along with the Mi-171, will be replaced by new American-made Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. Therefore, this will be the last public appearance of this helicopter in the ranks of the Czech Army.

15:47 - 15:59

25th Air Cavarly Brigade show

25th Air Cavalry Brigade

This year the audience can look forward to the premiere performance of the Polish 25th Air Cavalry Brigade. Twenty soldiers will perform in the show. You will see rappelling from helicopters, stopping of vehicles and also shooting.

16:14 - 16:28

F-16 Tiger Demo Team

Polish Air Force

After five years, the F-16 Fighting Falcon will appear in Polish colours at NATO Days. This aircraft, also known as the Viper, is a 4th generation multi-role fighter aircraft that has been protecting the Polish skies since 2006. Visitors will thus have the opportunity to see the only Polish Viper in the air, which has been specially configured for demonstration flights. The pilot of the aircraft is Captain Maciej "SLAB" Krakowian, who has spent more than 1200 hours in the Viper and is a highly respected instructor, who continues to teach new generations of Polish pilots.

16:33 - 16:42

JAS-39 Gripen C

Hungarian Air Force

A consistent participant of NATO Days since 2010, and winner of the last three editions of the Mayor's Award, is the JAS-39 Gripen C of the Hungarian Air Force. Along with the Hungarian Gripen, visitors will also be able to see the traditional display of the Gripen of the Czech Air Force. The JAS-39 Gripen C is a light multi-role fighter aircraft that has been in the Hungarian Air Force's arsenal to defend their airspace since 2006.

16:52 - 17:02

F-35B

Royal Air Force

The British Royal Air Force will offer visitors to this year's NATO Days an exclusive premiere. For the first time on the European continent, its F-35B Lightning II aircraft will be on display in a dynamic demonstration. The F-35 Lightning II is produced in three variants, of which the F-35B features vertical take-off and landing capability. It is Lockheed Martin's fifth-generation single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft. Its main advantage is its wide range of applications, where the aircraft can provide direct air support to troops on the ground, fight for air superiority or engage in electronic warfare. Spectators will also be able to see the aircraft in a static display.

09:30 - 09:55

Display of the work and training of Czech K9 Officers and their foreign partners

Customs administrations of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Poland

Customs service cynologists from four countries will present the training of their dogs in searching for drugs, tobacco products, alcohol, banknotes, CITES specimens and last but not least weapons and ammunition.

11:20 - 11:40

Service dogs training display

Municipal Police Ostrava

The display of service cynology will present the readiness of dogs and handlers of the municipal police in connection with interventions against offenders who violate public order in a particularly serious way or are caught committing crimes, do not obey the officer's calls and the attack of these people threatens the health and life of the intervening officers.

14:30 - 14:55

Display of the work and training of Czech K9 Officers and their foreign partners

Customs administrations of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Poland

Customs service cynologists from four countries will present the training of their dogs in searching for drugs, tobacco products, alcohol, banknotes, CITES specimens and last but not least weapons and ammunition.