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Airshow Themed Articles

AUG302010
Dunsfold Wings and Wheels 2010 Gareth Stringer reports from Dunsfold’s Wings and Wheels air and motor show – his first visit to the event and one that would prove to be a highlight of the 2010 airshow season.
AUG292010
Göteborg Aero Show 2010 The prospect of seeing the classic jets of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight was enough to tempt me to book a trip to the Gothenburg Air Show over the August bank holiday weekend. With the show celebrating 100 years of Swedish Aviation it promised to be a highlight on the European calendar. Steve Coe guest reports from Sweden.
AUG292010
Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show 2010 A strong mix of participants, an intimate setting and a relaxing airshow experience have made the charity airshow at Little Gransden airfield in Cambridgeshire one of the endearing gems on the British airshow calendar. Elliott Marsh reports on a gusty but rewarding day.
AUG222010
RAFA Shoreham Airshow 2010 The Royal Air Force Association's annual air display at Shoreham airport is a favourite amongst enthusiasts, the general public and visiting pilots alike. Now in its 26th year, the 2010 show saw near constant bad weather cutting swathes through the excellent six hour flying programme, leaving a depleted line-up on Saturday and a near washout on Sunday. Elliott Marsh reports from the heart of the Sussex Downs.
AUG222010
Sywell Airshow 2010 It might only come once every two years, but when it does, Sywell Airshow is always well worth a visit. Karl Drage was at his local for Sywell Airshow 2010, an event run specifically to raise funds for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
AUG192010
Dawlish Air Show 2010 A small seaside town on the south coast is getting ready to brace itself as potentially up to one hundred thousand people descend on it. The weather forecast is rubbish, it's mid-August….it must be the Dawlish Air Show. Geoff Hibbert reports for Global Aviation Resource.
AUG172010
The Apache is Back! - KLu Apache Solo Display Team 2010 After a four year break, the Dutch AH-64D Apache returned to the skies of RAF Fairford during RIAT 2010. Having supplied an image from RIAT 2005 for the team to use in their promotional material, Glenn Beasley caught up with the team for GAR.
AUG172010
TSA - Quantity and Quality Gareth Stringer talks to the three men behind the UK’s most prolific airshow organisation team and some of our most popular events.
AUG152010
Rougham Airshow 2010 Elliott Marsh travels to the heart of the Suffolk countryside to sample the delights of the Rougham air display for the first time, one of the best 'small' shows in the country.
AUG142010
South African Air Force 90th Anniversary Airshow The South African Air Force is the world’s second oldest independent air arm, and recently celebrated its 90th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations for this milestone, the SAAF Museum hosted an airshow at its Swartkop base. Paul Dunn attended the airshow, and reports for GAR.
AUG142010
Old Warden's Battle of Britain Evening Display In a year dominated by Battle of Britain tributes, dogfights and flypasts, the Shuttleworth Collection's 70th anniversary evening airshow in mid-August was an intriguing prospect that initially promised the unique sight of Spitfires and Hurricanes scrambling into the evening sky from the hallowed turf at Old Warden to fend off the Luftwaffe. Elliott Marsh travels to Bedfordshire to find out whether the event lived up to expectations.
AUG102010
Royal Navy Black Cats 2010 The Black Cats is the Royal Navy’s official display team and this year set out to impress airshow spectators with a brand new line up and a brand new routine. Gareth Stringer caught up with them to see how it’s going. Images as credited.
AUG032010
Dawlish Air Show 2010 - The Funding Drive Continues Back in March when GAR joined forces with the organisers of Dawlish Air Show to deliver a brand new website, it was far from certain that there would even be a 2010 event. Some five months later this year's show is secured, despite the lack of headline sponsorship - something which Kevin Wills explains would make all the difference to the line-up he and his team would be able to boast. Karl Drage catches up with him for a chat.
JUL272010
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010 In mid July, all aviation enthusiasts’ eyes turn to Gloucestershire for the world’s largest military airshow. But would RIAT 2010 live up to the inevitable hype? Words by Paul Dunn, images as credited.
JUL272010
Down To Business - FIA 2010 Gareth Stringer reports from the biennial Farnborough International Airshow - one of the world's most famous aerospace events. Images as credited.
JUL202010
Duxford's Flying Legends Airshow 2010 Now in its 17th year, the Fighter Collection’s Flying Legends airshow has become something of a legendary event in itself. Renowned for showcasing the cream of Europe’s vintage aircraft population in dynamic, exhilarating set pieces, Flying Legends is simply the place to go to see the best warbird flying in the world. Elliott Marsh surrenders himself to four days of warbird Heaven to savour the sights, sounds and smells of another vintage warbird extravaganza at Duxford
JUL202010
Shock as Yeovilton celebrates it's 70th birthday with a sunny Air Day! Gareth Stringer reports from the RNAS Yeovilton Air Day, where the rare appearance of dry and sunny weather helped everyone connected with this important base celebrate its 70th birthday with a fine display. Images as credited.
JUL132010
Old Warden's July 4th American Air Day Guest writer Greg Marsh savours the unique atmosphere at Old Warden's July 4th American Air Day.
JUL062010
Biggin Hill International Air Fair 2010 Elliott Marsh reports from a scorching, emotional Biggin Hill on what was possibly the best International Air Fair in over a decade.
JUL062010
Meeting à Cambrai : du Blériot au Rafale With closure of Base Aérienne 103 approaching in 2012 and only one resident Mirage 2000C Squadron left, Cambrai/Epinoy hosted its first airshow since 2006 over the weekend of 26th/27th June. Ian Older makes his debut as a GAR guest reporter.
JUL062010
Waddington International Airshow 2010 - review Gareth Stringer reports from the Waddington International Airshow 2010, the second Royal Air Force show of the season and one which more than lived up to its name.
JUN292010
Cotswold Airshow 2010 - review It's fair to say that The Cotswold Air Show 2010 was a pretty big deal for GAR and, having been heavily involved with both the text and imagery for the programme, and with Gareth making his commentary debut, unquestionably represented our most significant involvement with any event thus far. Karl Drage shares his views from this year's show.
JUN292010
Margate's Big Event 2010 Elliott Marsh heads to the seaside to report on Margate's annual 'Big Event', East Kent's leading air and land festival.
JUN292010
Royal Netherlands Air Force Open Days 2010 - Going Dutch! The 2010 Royal Netherlands Air Force Open Days were held at Gilze-Rijen Air Base on 18 and 19 June. Held annually, traditionally in mid-June, the Open Days are organised to give the Dutch public the opportunity to see their Air Force up-close. Kevin Jackson guest writes for GAR with additional photography from Andras Brandligt.
JUN222010
RAF Cosford Airshow - review Elliott Marsh reports on his first visit to the excellent RAF Cosford Airshow, held on Sunday 13 June 2010, an event blessed with a varied line-up but what turned out to be some equally varied weather.
JUN152010
Old Warden's D-Day Airshow Elliott Marsh reports from Old Warden on the first of the Shuttleworth Collection's themed events of 2010, the June 6 D-Day airshow.
JUN082010
4th National Aviation Days, Piestany, Slovakia May the 29 and 30th saw Slovakia hold their 4th National Aviation Days at Piestany airport. In previous years the show has been held in mid-June but was moved this year due to the country's upcoming general election. Mark Rouse reports for GAR, images as credited.
JUN082010
GAR's French Adventure Part 3 - La Ferté-Alais review Gareth Stringer reports from show day at La Ferté-Alais and it had much to live up to following a superb press event as previously reported here on GAR. As Gareth and Karl would discover, they wouldn’t find themselves disappointed. Images as credited.
JUN012010
GAR's French Adventure Part 2 - La Ferté-Alais Press Day 2010 La Ferté-Alais, a French display with a well-earned reputation as one of the European season highlights, has become something of a mecca for UK airshow fans. This year GAR made the journey and Gareth Stringer reports on their first day at this iconic airfield.
MAY252010
Duxford's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Weekend The Imperial War Museum held the first of their major events of 2010 at Duxford over the weekend of 15th and 16th of May. Elliott Marsh reports on the first of the year's Battle of Britain 70th anniversary celebrations.
MAY252010
Old Warden Evening Airshow 1 Elliott Marsh reports from a glorious Old Warden on the first of the Shuttleworth Collection's Evening Air Displays in 2010.
MAY182010
Farnborough International Airshow 2010 - Media Launch This July sees the aviation industry descend once again to Farnborough, Hampshire for the biannual Farnborough International Airshow (FIA). Paul Dopson reports.
MAY182010
Great Vintage Flying Weekend 2010 Elliott Marsh reports on the Great Vintage Flying Weekend, the annual pilgrimage for historic aircraft from across the United Kingdom.
MAY112010
Abingdon Air & Country Show 2010 - against all odds Gareth Stringer reports from the 2010 Abingdon Air and Country Show - an event which heralded the first weekend of the UK airshow season and one that will somehow be hailed as a success, defying everything thrown its way.
MAY112010
Old Warden's Spring Air Display 2010 Home to some 40-plus aircraft spanning the first 50 years of flight, Old Warden is a mecca for vintage aircraft enthusiasts. The Shuttleworth Collection's Spring Air Display took place on 2 May 2010, in less than favourable conditions. Elliott Marsh braves the elements to report on the first of 12 airshows to be held at Old Warden in 2010.
MAY042010
The name says it all - Ultimate High Formed almost ten years ago, Ultimate High gives its customers the chance to experience the adrenalin buzz of simulated air combat and high performance aerobatics. Gareth Stringer went to visit them at their Cotswold base.
APR272010
The Breitling Wingwalkers Reveal All Having exclusively revealed the team's new scheme for 2010 at the back end of last year, Global Aviation Resource was delighted to receive an invite to The Breitling Wingwalkers press launch ahead of the new airshow season. Gareth Stringer reports from RFC Rendcomb. Images as credited.
APR272010
The Cotswold Airport Gears up for 2010 Events Airshows at the Cotswold Airport (Kemble) now find themselves among the most eagerly anticipated on the UK calendar with excellent participation combined with a superb location and friendly atmosphere. Gareth Stringer sat down with organiser Glen Moreman for a chat about this year's events.
APR202010
Abingdon Air and Country Show - the season opener that always delivers As the UK's annual season opener, the Abingdon Air and Country Show has become a favourite for many with a large crowd delighted to blow away the cobwebs and welcome the airshow year in with style. Gareth Stringer asked organiser Neil Porter to tell him more about how the show has evolved and is put together. Images as credited.
MAR232010
The Sri Lanka Air Force is coming - RIAT 2010 preview With the Royal International Air Tattoo just a few short months away, Gareth Stringer dropped in to RIAT HQ at RAF Fairford for a preview courtesy of Rob Windsor, Deputy Director Aircraft Operations. Images as credited.
MAR122010
EXCLUSIVE - 2010 RAF Tucano Display Scheme and Interview Global Aviation Resource is delighted to exclusively reveal the two very special schemes that will adorn the 2010 Tucano display aircraft and, following a recent visit to RAF Linton on Ouse, present pilot Flt Lt Tom Bould's first interview ahead of the forthcoming display season.
MAR092010
Dawlish Carnival Air Show - new website but uncertain future Global Aviation Resource and the Dawlish Carnival Air Show are today delighted to announce the launch of an all new website in support of the event. But, despite the air show’s huge popularity and near cult-status, the future looks uncertain. Gareth Stringer spoke to organiser Kevin Wills. Images as credited.
FEB162010
Waddington Airshow 2010 - Exclusive Last year's Waddington International Airshow was one of the best attended events of its kind in the UK. Two days of solid flying and sunshine tempted 170,000 people through the gates of the RAF station, despite the huge disappointment that saw Vulcan XH558 remain firmly grounded for the entire weekend. Gareth Stringer travelled to Waddington to find out how things are progressing ahead of the 2010 event. Images as credited.
FEB022010
Airshows - a Military Retrospective Context is everything. Politics, business, sport, relationships – everything is subject to background environments. Airshows are no different and guest contributor Mark Broadbent offers his thoughts in this, his first piece for Global Aviation Resource.
JAN292010
2010 RAF Hawk Display Scheme Revealed Global Aviation Resource is delighted to exclusively reveal the chosen colour scheme for the 2010 RAF Hawk display aircraft.
JAN122010
The Swift Aerobatic Display Team Few acts on the airshow circuit have the ability to literally stop the public in their tracks. The roar of Typhoon, the howl of Vulcan, or the precision formation flying of the Red Arrows are notable exceptions; but another team who regularly do so are a very different three-piece outfit who go by the name of the Swift Aerobatic Display Team. Karl Drage caught up with them to talk about their motivation and how they envisage the display developing.
DEC082009
One of a Kind - Golden Apple's F-86A Sabre The UK airshow scene is blessed with many jet warbirds which entertain thousands of paying spectators each year, but it has been uniquely fortunate to have enjoyed the company of the only 'A' model North American F-86 Sabre flying in the world today since 1992. Glenn Beasley speaks to Willie Felger, Golden Apple's Director of Operations, about their resident classic.
NOV252009
Introducing The Breitling Wingwalkers AeroSuperBatics Ltd, operators of the world’s only formation wingwalking team, is delighted to announce an exciting two year sponsorship deal with prestigious watch manufacturer Breitling.
NOV122009
The 2010 Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team - The Red Arrows The 2010 Red Arrows have commenced their work-up for next year’s public display season. With a new team leader and new pilots, media interest in the 2010 team is high, and GAR’s Glenn Beasley attended the unveiling of the new line-up at RAF Scampton.
NOV052009
From Black Cat to Wildcat - Lt Dave Lilly RN Having just completed two seasons on the airshow circuit with the Royal Navy Black Cats, Lt Dave Lilly is now looking forward to playing a central role in the development of the new AgustaWestland Wildcat. Gareth Stringer and Karl Drage sat down with Dave to have a look at the recent past and take a glimpse into the future. Words – Gareth Stringer, images as credited.
NOV052009
Royal Navy Historic Flight - Hangar Tour As part of a recent visit to RNAS Yeovilton, GAR was given a closer look at the aircraft of the Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF), with Sea Hawk pilot Lt Ian Sloan as our guide. Gareth Stringer reports.
OCT272009
Airshow Season 2009 - Review Gareth Stringer takes a look at some of the highs and lows of the 2009 UK airshow season – not a vintage year by any means but also one not devoid of highlights. It has also been one that, as always, gives us much food for thought as we look ahead to 2010.
OCT132009
Up and Running - Lt Ian Sloan and the RNHF Sea Hawk After a frustrating season, blighted by serviceability issues, the Sea Hawk made a late, but extremely welcome, return to the airshow circuit in this Fly Navy 100 commemorative year. Gareth Stringer sat down with the aircraft's new display pilot, Lt Ian Sloan.
OCT042009
RAF on Display 2009 - Season Wrap Up Part 1 Having interviewed eighty percent of the RAF's solo display assets in 2009, Gareth Stringer headed for the Southport Airshow to revisit the aircrews and ask - how was it for you? This is part 1 of 2.
OCT042009
RAF on Display 2009 - Season Wrap Up Part 2 Having interviewed eighty percent of the RAF's solo display assets in 2009, Gareth Stringer headed for the Southport Airshow to revisit the aircrews and ask - how was it for you? This is part 2 of 2.
SEP272009
Southport Airshow 2009 The Southport Airshow saw the UK display season drawing to a close and was an event which many will remember as that which marked some fond farewells. Gareth Stringer took a trip to the seaside for Global Aviation Resource...
SEP272009
Malta Airshow 2009 The 26th and 27th of September saw Malta host its 17th annual airshow. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, 93km south of Sicily and 288km north-east of Tunisia; the island covers only 300km² and, with a population of just 400,000 people, must be one of the smallest countries to host an international airshow. Mark Rouse reports for GAR.
SEP212009
Southport Airshow 2009 Preview With the 2009 airshow season drawing to a close Gareth Stringer previews the North West's biggest event and the final seaside show of the year - The Southport Airshow.
SEP202009
Kemble Battle of Britain Airshow 2009 The final event of the airshow season for the Cotswold Airport was a relaxed affair which commemorated the Battle of Britain and benefited from some fine late summer weather. Gareth Stringer was there for Global Aviation Resource.
SEP102009
Cotswold Airport Battle of Britain Weekend Preview The third of the three main airshows at the Cotswold Airport (Kemble), the Battle of Britain Weekend is sure to be a popular final event for this most atmospheric of venues. Gareth Stringer looks ahead.
AUG302009
Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show 2009 Now in its 17th year, Little Gransden on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border once again played host to a charity air and car show in aid of Children In Need. Karl Drage was in attendance to report for GAR.
AUG212009
Duxford's American Air Day 2009 The American Air Day held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford showcased the work of the United States Air Force in Europe and in particular the Third Air Force partially based in the UK. Glenn Beasley dropped in for GAR.
AUG202009
Dawlish Carnival Airshow 2009 Well it's mid-August, it's a weekday and I've got a day off. That can only mean one of two things, I've filled my holiday form in wrong at work or it's the Dawlish Carnival Airshow. Luckily for me it's the latter. So it's off to the south coast with two umbrellas, a full tank of gas and at least 3000 calories. Geoff Hibbert reports for GAR.
AUG112009
Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show Preview 2009 Equidistant between the A1 and M11 in rural Cambridgeshire lies the quaint grassed airfield of Little Gransden, where, each August, an Air & Vintage Vehicle Show is held to raise funds for the Children In Need Appeal as well as other local charities. Karl Drage offers an insight into what the 2009 event might bring.
AUG102009
Dawlish Carnival Airshow Preview 2009 With the 2008 event attracting more than 90,000 visitors and a venue offering one of the best locations for dynamic aviation photography anywhere, Karl Drage takes a look ahead to the 2009 Dawlish Carnival Airshow.
AUG032009
Old Warden's Second Military Pageant 2009 Located in rural Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth boasts one of the most amazing collections of flying aviation history anywhere in the world. Karl Drage made his annual pilgrimage to this picturesque airfield to take in their second 2009 Military Pageant.
JUL262009
East Fortune Airshow 2009 The National Museum of Flight houses one of Scotland's foremost aviation collections as well as hosting one of the country's few major airshows. Tom Sunley took a trip to East Fortune to check out the show for GAR...
JUL192009
2009 Royal Air Force Hawk Display Pilot - Flt Lt Matt Barker The Hawk has been one of the Royal Air Force's most consistent performers on the airshow circuit for more than two decades, both with the Red Arrows and as a solo display aircraft. Gareth Stringer caught up with this season's solo display pilot Flt Lt Matt Barker...
JUL192009
Royal International Air Tattoo 2009 Two weeks have passed since RIAT '09 and with the dust just about beginning to settle on this year's show Gareth Stringer travelled to Fairford to sit down with Rob Windsor, Deputy Director Aircraft Operations. The purpose; an open and honest chat about this year's Air Tattoo and some of the discussion points it raised. Here's what happened...
JUL122009
Duxford's Flying Legends 2009 Highlight of the UK Airshow warbird scene is the Flying Legends airshow held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Always a spectacle both on the ground and in the air, a number of exciting participants had enthusiasts heading for Cambridgeshire in their numbers. One of them was Glenn Beasley reporting for GAR.
JUL112009
The 2009 Royal Jordanian Falcons Regular visitors to the UK since their formation in 1976, the Royal Jordanian Falcons first visit this season was the Yeovilton Air Day on 11th July. Gareth Stringer grabbed an opportunity to chat with Team Leader, Major Mohammed Qoul.
JUL112009
Yeovilton Air Day 2009 With a host of attractions to showcase the Fly Navy 100 celebration and one of the UK's most eyecatching line-ups, the Yeovilton Air Day 2009 was one of the most eagerly anticapted shows of the season. Gareth Stringer braved the weather the file this report for GAR...
JUL112009
American Heroes Airshow 2009 Showcasing helicopters from the US military and civilian law enforcement agencies, the American Heroes Airshow is held at a recreation area in the Northern suburbs of Los Angeles. Paul Dunn reports for GAR.
JUL042009
Creese is the Word - 2009 RAF King Air Display Pilot - Flt Lt Leon Creese Flt Lt Leon Creese is in his second season of displaying the Beechcraft King Air B200 for the RAF and his stunning demonstration has caught the eye of airshow goers and experts alike. Gareth Stringer caught up with him at RAF Waddington for GAR.
JUL042009
Flt Lt Michelle Goodman DFC - Food for Heroes Flt Lt Michelle Goodman DFC is in the midst of a busy Summer. No doubt her work as Merlin pilot at RAF Benson keeps her busy enough but Michelle has decided to hit the airshow circuit in order to sell copies of Food For Heroes - a stunning new cookery book which will raise thousands of pounds for Help For Heroes.
JUL042009
Waddington International Airshow 2009 After receiving months of harsh criticism from certain quarters, we asked Waddington's organisers for the inside story and gave them the chance to respond. Gareth Stringer reports for GAR...
JUL042009
London-City Airport "Fun Day" 2009 When the invite came to fly into London-City's 13th "Fun Day" in the back of the Swift Aerobatic Display Team's Chipmunk, Karl Drage jumped at the chance, not really knowing what to expect!
JUN282009
Rhode Island National Guard (RING) Open House and Air Show 2009 Known throughout the USA as ‘Little Rhody’, Rhode Island is the smallest US State by area, with a population of just over one million people. However, there is nothing small about the annual two-day Rhode Island National Guard (RING) Open House and Air Show held at Quonset Point, North Kingstown Airport, and this event must rate as one of the biggest and best in North America. Kevin Jackson was there to report for GAR.
JUN212009
Kemble Airshow 2009 This year's Kemble Airshow was run, for the first time, as a two day event. Gareth Stringer made his first visit to this historic airfield in the heart of the Cotswolds and here's his report on a weekend dominated for many by the letter V...
JUN192009
Airshow Commentary Airshow commentary should be informative and knowledgeable while being un-intrusive and entertaining, but what does it take to achieve this? Many so-called experts are quick to criticise commentary and commentators but surely it takes a vast amount of preparation to make sure it all runs smoothly on the day and, on those occasions when it doesn't, what happens then? Gareth Stringer decided to find out...
JUN192009
Lucky Man - Lt Cdr Matt Whitfield on the Sea Vixen One the most important post-war aircraft remaining in an airworthy condition, Gareth Stringer sat down (on the jet!) for a chat with the man lucky enough to display De Havilland Aviation’s mighty Sea Vixen ..........
JUN142009
RAF Cosford Airshow 2009 One of just three official RAF airshows, Cosford's 2009 event boasted a huge crowd tempted by six hours of flying including the likes of Red Arrows, Black Cats, Blue Eagles and, amazingly, even blue skies. Not to mention the small matter of an appearance by a certain V-bomber; Gareth Stringer was there for GAR.
JUN142009
2009 Royal Air Force Tutor Display Pilot - Flt Lt Bill Ramsey Flt Lt Bill Ramsey is one the RAF's most experienced display pilots and this year he's displaying an aircraft that any student beginning basic training will encounter, the Grob Tutor. Gareth Stringer went to meet him.
JUN132009
2009 Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Pilot - Sqn Ldr Scott Loughran The 2009 Royal Air Force Typhoon Display pilot is Sqn Ldr Scott Loughran, an instructor with 29(R) Squadron, the Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, based at RAF Coningsby. Gareth Stringer went to meet him for GAR...
JUN132009
New Kid on the Block Neil McCarthy and Jet Provost T.3A XM479 (G-BVEZ) have been airshow regulars for some time now but this year he decided to take the leap from static display to airshow flying programme. Gareth Stringer went to find out what it’s like being the new kid on the block..........
JUN072009
The Heart of Scotland Airshow 2009 The "Heart of Scotland Airshow 2009" was organised by Scottish Aero Club, Morris Leslie Group, Air Charter Scotland and Squadron Prints. The event was hosted at Perth Airport in the hope of raising funds for some wonderful charities which included The RAF Benevolent Fund (in its 90th anniversary year) as well as some very deserving local Perthshire charities. Tom Sunley reports for GAR.
JUN012009
Engaging Reverse? With its display assets further reduced for the 2009 season, Gareth Stringer considers the impact that will have on the RAF's public engagement strategy.
MAY172009
Duxford Spring Airshow 2009 The Imperial War Museum at Duxford, Cambridgeshire held its first airshow of the season on Sunday 17th May. Braving the showers and gusting winds was Glenn Beasley reporting for GAR.
MAY142009
Kemble Airshow '09 Press Launch With the 2008 event seeing attendance figures topping 20,000 for the first time, the Kemble Air Day team have taken the bold step of turning a one-day event into an airshow spanning the whole weekend. Karl Drage attended the traditional mid-May Press Launch to find out what the organisers have in store.
MAY032009
Abingdon Air & Country Show 2009 Now into its tenth year, Abingdon Air & Country show always provides a nice, gentle push into the impending airshow season, and 2009's event was no different. Karl Drage reports from the show for GAR.