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- Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:23 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: 352nd SOG Deploy to RAF Fairford
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352nd SOG Deploy to RAF Fairford
352nd SOG Deploy to RAF Fairford In December 2013 the 325nd Special Operations Group (SOG) deployed to RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire for a routine training exercise. Michael Buckle reports for AeroResource. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/articles/2013/352nd-deploy-raf-fairford/images/sog_raf-fairfor...
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:59 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: 'Just Jane' Night Run & Fireworks Display
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'Just Jane' Night Run & Fireworks Display
'Just Jane' Night Run & Fireworks Display The heavenly roar of four Rolls Royce Merlin engines fills the air on a cold November night at the former RAF East Kirkby as resident Lancaster NX611 dances once again in the dark. Jamie Ewan was there for Aero Resource to witness this nostalgic event. http...
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:59 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Flying Leatherneck Museum
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Flying Leatherneck Museum
Flying Leatherneck Museum Miramar may well be best known to the general public as the setting for the famous 1986 movie ‘Top Gun’ but for the aviation enthusiast, it is home to one of the largest naval aviation bases within the United States. Currently home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing of the US...
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:58 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Newark Air Museum Nightshoot
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Newark Air Museum Nightshoot
Newark Air Museum Nightshoot With the night’s drawing in and the 2013 airshow season coming to a close, attention starts to be paid to the ever increasing number of night shoot events around the country. With the Swedish Air Force Historic flight attending nearby Waddington Airshow earlier in the y...
- Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:43 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: RAF Rivet Joint Arrival
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- Views: 1669
RAF Rivet Joint Arrival
RAF Rivet Joint Arrival With recent retirements of the VC-10 and C-130K along with the imminent retirement of the TriStar, the variety of aircraft fielded by the RAF is clearly dwindling. However, Tuesday 12th November 2013 saw the arrival to UK shores of the latest addition to the forces inventory...
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:28 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Palm Springs Air Museum
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum In 1993, a chance overflight by a P-51 Mustang led a group of four men to construct the Palm Springs Air Museum. 20 years on, the museum attracts over 100,000 visitors annually and houses a number of flightworthy aircraft. Adam Duffield takes a look at the museum for AeroRes...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Saudi Green Flag Exercise
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Saudi Green Flag Exercise
Saudi Green Flag Exercise For two weeks during September, RAF Coningsby became a hive of activity with the base hosting guests from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF - al-quwwāt al-ğawwiyyah al-malakiyyah as-suʿūdiyyah) as they joined the Royal Air Force to take part in Exercise Saudi-British Green F...
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:30 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe August Taxi Day 2013
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Bruntingthorpe August Taxi Day 2013
Bruntingthorpe August Taxi Day 2013 The scream of four Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojets yells out across the rather busy airfield at Bruntingthorpe, as a pair of English Electric Lightning F.6s blast down the runway during their starring role in the August Cold War Jets Day. Jamie Ewan ...
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: VC10 ZA148 Retirement
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- Views: 1779
VC10 ZA148 Retirement
VC10 ZA148 Retirement Just before 11am on Wednesday 28th August, 2013 Vickers VC10 K3, ZA148 'G', made its final landing at Newquay Airport, Cornwall (the former RAF St. Mawgan). In doing so the aircraft completed its 48,351st flying hour but now takes up permanent residence as a static exhibit wit...
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Little Gransden Air & Car Show 2013
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Little Gransden Air & Car Show 2013
Little Gransden Air & Car Show 2013 For over 20 years, the Little Gransden Air & Car Show has been raising money for charity during which time it has become a regular for many enthusiasts. Jack Goward reports for AeroResource from a show with a promising line up threated by the unpredictable Britis...
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:22 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Kecskemét International Airshow 2013
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Kecskemét International Airshow 2013
Kecskemét International Airshow 2013 In August 2012 reports filtered back to the UK that the Hungarian Ministry of Defence and the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) were organising an air show at Kecskemét for the first time since 2010. Since the previous show had been regarded as one of the best in Europ...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:07 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: The Royal International Air Tattoo 2013
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The Royal International Air Tattoo 2013
The Royal International Air Tattoo 2013 After 2012 restored faith in RIAT for many enthusiasts, it was always going to be a difficult year to follow. With the recent hard-hitting budget cuts for the US military, participation was the topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Michael Buckle reports fr...
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: RAFM Cosford - Dornier Do17 Preservation
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RAFM Cosford - Dornier Do17 Preservation
RAFM Cosford - Dornier Do17 Preservation The 26th August 1940 - a crew of 4 climb aboard Luftwaffer Dornier 17Z-2 5K+AR, tasked with attacking Fighter Command airfields in the Medway Area. One of a seven aircraft formation operated by 7 Staffel, III Gruppe / KG3 (7th Squadron of the 3rd Group of Bo...
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:55 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: 50th International Paris Airshow
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50th International Paris Airshow
50th International Paris Airshow The Paris Airshow, held biennially during odd years, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013. The show featured a number of first time visitors along with significant others, as aerospace industries competed to create as many new business opportunities as possible. ...
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:33 am
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2013
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RAF Cosford Air Show 2013
RAF Cosford Air Show 2013 Cosford Airshow is regarded as The West Midland's largest aviation event. Set in Shropshire, RAF Cosford hosts an extravaganza of 'home-grown' displays and flying demonstrations. Adam Chittenden reports for AeroResource. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/articles/2013/Cosford/...
- Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:20 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Gothenburg Aeroshow 2013
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Gothenburg Aeroshow 2013
Gothenburg Aeroshow 2013 Over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of June, the skies above the west coast of Sweden were filled with aircraft noise of a different kind when the Gothenburg Aeroshow was staged after a break of 3 years. A number of the AeroResource team attended in search of some Swedish S...
- Fri May 31, 2013 10:34 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Thomson Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivery
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Thomson Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivery
Thomson Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivery Founded originally in 1962 as Britannia Airways, the airline commenced operations under the name Thomson on 1st November 2008. Since then the airline has come on leaps and bounds, becoming one of the world's largest Charter Airlines. Thomson Airways is part of...
- Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:16 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Newark Air Museum - 40th Anniversary
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Newark Air Museum - 40th Anniversary
Newark Air Museum - 40th Anniversary On the 14th April 1973 the Newark Air Museum in Nottinghamshire officially opened its doors. Adam Duffield takes a look at the museum, its history and exhibits as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. http://www.aeroresource.co.uk/articles/2013/newark-air-museum-4...
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:47 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: Aeroseum - Göteborg
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Aeroseum - Göteborg
Aeroseum - Göteborg To the North of Göteborg, Sweden’s second largest city, lies the old military airfield of Säve - now a low cost carrier hub known as Göteborg City Airport. The eastern side of the airport holds a hidden gem in the form of an underground museum of aviation - the Aeroseum. Duncan ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:47 pm
- Forum: AeroResource Articles
- Topic: RAF Northolt Nightshoot XIV
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RAF Northolt Nightshoot XIV
RAF Northolt Nightshoot XIV RAF Northolt's Night Photoshoots need no introduction by now - having set the standard for nocturnal photography events in the UK since January 2009. This was the 14th event to be held, and set Northolt's already lofty bar yet higher with the appearance of several rare a...