Commentator Chris Christiaens
Chris started his training as a military pilot in 1976. He started his career as an operational pilot in the 31st Tiger Squadron at Kleine-Brogel on the F104G Starfighter and later on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Chris then became an instructor on the T-37 Tweet at Sheppard AFB Texas, afterwards on the Alpha-Jet at St-Truiden and finally finishing his career on transport aircraft, Falcon 20, at Melsbroek.
Following his father’s footsteps, the pioneer of the air show commentary in Belgium since 1960, Chris became the regular commentator for the Belgian Air Force in 1995. (After years as commentator for the air show at Koksijde, they even called him the 'Voice of Koksijde').
For several years, he is also providing the commentary at other air shows, such as at Sanicole and Deurne.
Commentator Indira Thackorie
Indira is thrilled to again be one of the voices at the International Sanicole Airshow! During her 25 years in the air show industry she has been a volunteer, a board member, President of the North East Council of Air Shows, a performer with the Canadian SkyHawks and a Snowbird!
She is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Army and has enjoyed being an air show announcer for the last 14 years. Last year, she co-hosted the Belgian Air Force Days at Kleine-Brogel, this year she returns to Sanicole for her fourth visit!
