A hawk oversees the Tanagra air force show
A young hawk perches on the hand of an Air Force employee during an open day for the public at the Tanagra military air base, in Viotia, north of Athens. The hawk is the official symbol of the Hellenic Air Force, which in 1999 started keeping the birds of prey at its airports to scare off other birds and avert accidents. The Tanagra air show, showcasing the air force’s activities, draws thousands of visitors from around the country.
