SOLOTÜRK, the Turkish Air Force’s demonstration team, conducted a rehearsal flight in Ankara on November 8 for the 88th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, and November 10 Atatürk Remembrance Day.
Anadolu Agency reported that SOLOTÜRK conducted a reconnaissance flight at 12:30 p.m. The team then carried out a rehearsal flight over Anıtkabir at 4:30 p.m.

During the rehearsal, SOLOTÜRK’s F-16 fighter jets left white smoke trails over Anıtkabir. Visitors at Anıtkabir also watched the flight from close by. The display was followed with interest from many parts of Ankara.
Maneuvers over the capital
As part of the rehearsal, SOLOTÜRK also performed maneuvers that could be seen from different parts of the capital, in addition to Anıtkabir.
The footage shows SOLOTÜRK aircraft flying around Anıtkabir over the city’s rooftops and performing maneuvers among the clouds.
Remembrance ceremony on November 10
Atatürk died at 9:05 a.m. on November 10, 1938, at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. Every year on November 10 at 9:05 a.m., a moment of silence is observed across the country, and a remembrance ceremony is held at Anıtkabir with the participation of state officials.

SOLOTÜRK’s main flight is expected to take place as part of the November 10 remembrance program.
Photos: AA. Video: AA footage