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- Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:21 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Exercise Joint Warrior 2014-1
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Exercise Joint Warrior 2014-1
Exercise Joint Warrior 2014-1 Exercise Joint Warrior 2014 Serial 1 was the latest in the long-running series of multinational exercises of the name that have run in the UK, and also the largest tactically focused military exercise held in Europe during 2014. Over 13,000 personnel, 33 ships, 3 subma...
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:21 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: CP-140 Aurora - Canada's MMA
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CP-140 Aurora - Canada's MMA
CP-140 Aurora - Canada's MMA Externally similar to the widely used and highly successful Lockheed P-3 Orion, the CP-140 Aurora is in fact a different machine entirely. Named after the Greek goddess who restored Orion’s eyesight, Canada took delivery of the first of its 18 strong fleet of CP-140 Aur...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:35 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin AFB
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47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin AFB
47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin AFB Laughlin AFB is one of USAF's five major primary training airfields, located in remote Del Rio, Western Texas it's is ideal for training flights. It is home to the 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) that forms part of the Air Education Training Command (AETC). I...
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:51 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Northolt Nightshoot XVIa
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Northolt Nightshoot XVIa
Northolt Nightshoot XVIa Since the first ever Northolt Nightshoot taking place back in January 2009 and with only around 60 photographers in attendance, Northolt has set an undoubtedly high standard when it comes nocturnal photography shoots in the UK. Jamie Ewan and Adam Duffield headed to west Lo...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:25 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: RAF Tristar Retirement
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RAF Tristar Retirement
RAF Tristar Retirement Originally designed as a civilian airliner in the 1960’s the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar later become a vital asset to the Royal Air Force transport fleet. March 2014 brings to an end the RAF service of the famous ‘trijet’. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/articles/2014/216sqn-trist...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:56 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Osprey 25th Anniversary
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Osprey 25th Anniversary
Osprey 25th Anniversary 19th March 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the first flight of Bell Boeing's multi mission military tiltrotor aircraft. Designed to combine the versatility of a conventional helicopter with the long range and high speed performance of a fixed wing turbo prop, Duncan Monk ...
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:27 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Red Flag 14-2
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- Views: 1601
Red Flag 14-2
Red Flag 14-2 Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat training exercise hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Since 1975, air crews from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Army (USA) and numerous NATO or other allied n...
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:01 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Red Bull Air Race 2014 - Abu Dhabi
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Red Bull Air Race 2014 - Abu Dhabi
Red Bull Air Race 2014 - Abu Dhabi On Tuesday 8th October 2013 the return of the world's fastest Motorsport series was announced at a news conference at the Putrajaya Maritime Centre, Malaysia. After a hiatus of 3 years due to safety changes and reorganisation, the Red Bull Air Race returned to the...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:10 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Interview with Major (Retd) George Bacon MBE
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Interview with Major (Retd) George Bacon MBE
Interview with Major (Retd) George Bacon MBE George 'Smokey' Bacon MBE is probably best known by airshow regulars as the calming, informative voice to many aviation events up and down the British Isles. However, George’s achievements and roles within the aviation industry go far beyond just comment...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:26 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing San Diego, California is located on the West Coast of the United States and home to the headquarters of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar. Formerly a Naval Air Station (NAS), Miramar is probably the most famous NAS in the world af...
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:14 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Biman DC-10 Retirement
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Biman DC-10 Retirement
Biman DC-10 Retirement 3rd January 1989 – The unmistakable shape of a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 touches down at Dhakas Zia International Airport to begin life with her new owners Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Now some 25 years on, the same aircraft carrying registration S2-ACR otherwise known as ‘New Er...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:28 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: F-16 at 40 - Part 3
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F-16 at 40 - Part 3
F-16 at 40 - Part 3 The F-16 is the fighter jet of choice for many countries and given its dominance of the fighter market, it has seen itself proven in combat for a number of nations. In addition to this it is also used as a public relations tool at airshows and events all over. Adam Duffield take...
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:04 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: de Havilland Aviation Heritage Centre
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de Havilland Aviation Heritage Centre
de Havilland Aviation Heritage Centre First opening to the public on the 15th May 1959, the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre was the first aviation museum in Britain and as a registered charity, the proceeds were donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund as they still are today. Jack Goward takes a l...
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:40 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: The Last Shadow - MC-130P Retirement
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The Last Shadow - MC-130P Retirement
The Last Shadow - MC-130P Retirement The 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall has been visibly upgrading their aircraft and capabilities over the last year, and with new types becoming operational, the older aircraft are now being phased out in turn. Ben Montgomery was at Mildenhall to ...
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:41 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: F-16 at 40 - Part 2
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F-16 at 40 - Part 2
F-16 at 40 - Part 2 The F-16 is currently the single most prevalent fighter type in the world, an accomplishment that is clear not only by its extensive use within the forces of the United States but also with many others around the world. In part 2 of our look at the type, Adam Duffield delves int...
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:19 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: The Gunfighters of the Texas ANG
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The Gunfighters of the Texas ANG
The Gunfighters of the Texas ANG In October 2013 AeroResource was invited to visit the ramp of the Texas Air National Guard (ANG), the 149th Fighter Wing (FW) "Lone Star Gunfighters" based on the vast complex which is Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio Texas. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/article...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:55 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: F35 - Joint Strike Fighter (Part 1)
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F35 - Joint Strike Fighter (Part 1)
F35 - Joint Strike Fighter (Part 1) In part 1 of a series of F-35 articles for AeroRescource, Mark Forest & Jason Grant take a look back at the development, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) competition and early production of the F-35 Lightning II along with the different characteristics of the three var...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:06 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: F-16 at 40 - Part 1
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F-16 at 40 - Part 1
F-16 at 40 - Part 1 On the 20th January 1974, test pilot Phil Oestricher unintentionally took to the skies in what was the first ever flight of an F-16. Adam Duffield looks back at the 40 year history of one of the most successful fighter jets of modern times. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/articles...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:06 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: USS Midway Museum
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USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum San Diego is recognised as the birthplace of Naval aviation and is therefore an apt home for a different type of aviation museum. One of five located around the USA, the USS Midway museum is the largest and Adam Duffield takes a look for AeroResource. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk...
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:56 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: AeroResource 2013 Highlights
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- Views: 1790
AeroResource 2013 Highlights
AeroResource 2013 Highlights On the last day of 2013, some of the AeroResource Team take a look back at their own personal aviation highlights from the year. Why not join in and post your own 'top 3 of 2013' in this thread. We look forward to hearing of others experiences throughout the year. http:...