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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
Preparing for the worst - Colorado National Guard Exercise
From 5th to the 7th August the Colorado National Guard, along with the West Metro Fire District and Colorado Task Force-One (CO-TF1), conducted a large scale emergency response exercise in Lakewood which is a South Western Denver suburb. Paul Filmer reports from a field on one of the last elements of the exercise.AUG102010
The 2010 ASTRA Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - media launch
This weekend, August 12th-15th, sees the United Kingdom based balloonists keeping their fingers crossed for good weather for the 2010 ASTRA Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Paul Dopson attended the Media Launch for GAR.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.AUG102010
London-Stansted Airport air traffic - from the top of the tower
Gareth Stringer spent an afternoon at London-Stansted Airport for a close look at their air traffic operation - from the top of the impressive tower itself. 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.AUG032010
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Part One: Washington DC
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is home to probably the largest and most important collections of aircraft in the world. In the first of a two part series, Paul Dunn visits the NASM facility on the National Mall in Washington DC. 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.JUL272010
Arctic Adventure - Part 2, Gostilitsy, Kummolovo and Seltso, Saint Petersburg
After the thrill of seeing the Il-14 run its engines we all wished that we could now see this aircraft fly. Unfortunately this wouldn't happen so the next best thing for us to do was to fly in something else. Paul Filmer reports on a little An-2 flying.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 DuxfordJUL202010
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.JUL202010
Vancouver Harbour Water Airport
Floatplanes are essential for keeping the Canadian city of Vancouver moving. Paul Dunn visits Vancouver Harbour Water Airport and takes a look at some of the major operators there.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.JUL132010
JGSDF Kasumigaura
One of the main training bases for the Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) is Kasumigaura, located to the north of Tokyo. Paul Dunn reports for GAR.JUL132010
Arctic Adventure - Part 1, Kasimovo and Rzhevka, Saint Petersburg
Another year and another trip to Russia to experience some more aviation before the western influence crushes the old Soviet hardware with the glut of aircraft now available due to the perilous state of the global economy. This time I would be traveling north into the Arctic Circle, visiting a couple of places where, as far as we know, no western visitors have ever ventured to. Paul Filmer starts his 'Arctic Adventure' in Saint Petersburg before pushing northwards.JUL062010
Day and night at AAC Middle Wallop - Hampshire's Fort Apache
Global Aviation Resource travelled to 673 Squadron at Middle Wallop to take a closer look at the mighty WAH-64D Apache and how its pilots are trained - a visit which would allow us to see the Apache in action by both day and night. Words Gareth Stringer / Images as credited.JUL062010
Neptune Accident at Rocky Mountain Metro
Along with two P-3s from Aero Union a pair of P2V Neptunes from Neptune Aviation Services in Missoula, Montana have been fighting two large fires; the Cow Creek Fire in the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Round Mountain Fire west of Loveland in Colorado the last couple of days. Paul Filmer reports on the aftermath of an accident.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.JUN222010
RAF Northolt Photocall Arrivals
This year’s RAF Northolt Photocall has come in for some criticism in some quarters, but still managed to attract an interesting mix of aircraft. Paul Dunn was there for this year’s arrival day/night event, which featured some unexpected bonuses, and talks to the organisers about some of the issues raised after the event.JUN222010
Lyon Air Museum
It is not often that a completely new aviation museum opens its doors to the public, but the excellent Lyon Air Museum in Orange County, California is such a facility. Paul Dunn visits for GAR.JUN152010
The 54th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett International Gas Balloon Race Media Launch
Gas Balloons? Gordon Bennett, it's GB2010! Thursday 10th June saw the Media Launch for the prestigious Gordon Bennett Balloon Race at Bristol Council House. GAR's in-house balloonist Paul Dopson reports.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.JUN152010
Siberian Odyssey - Part 8, VARZ-400 Vnukovo Overhaul Works, Moscow
The final chapter of our adventure would be back in Moscow so we had yet another early morning flight this time from Tomsk to Domodedovo on an S7 A319 instead of a Tu-154 that only a few years ago would be normal on this leg. Paul Filmer concludes his report on five days in the Russian Federation.JUN092010
Sqn Ldr Ken "Jacko" Jackson - a tribute.
Global Aviation Resource has been asked to publish a few words from one of its supporters paying tribute to Sqn Ldr Ken Jackson MBE AFC RAF (Ret'd) who sadly passed away last month.JUN082010
Wings of Freedom – Collings Foundation on Tour
Every year, the Collings Foundation takes some of its aircraft on tour, in order to allow members of the public to experience flights in these magnificent machines. In doing so, they honour the men who fought in these aircraft during WWII and also educate a new generation about the sacrifice of those who went before. Paul Dunn caught up with the tour in Long Beach, California.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
Manston's Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Fundraising Event
Elliott Marsh reports on the annual Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Fundraising Event, held at Manston airport in Kent on May Bank Holiday.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.JUN082010
GAR's French Adventure Part 4 - Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - Paris-Le Bourget
As GAR's fifth and final day in France dawned it was time for a change of pace and a visit to Paris' Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. Karl Drage reviews this fantastic museum.JUN062010
Exercise Halifax Shadow
Sgt Tony Hibberd guest reports for GAR on 78 Sqn's long-weekend of special events, dubbed "Exercise Halifax Shadow", aimed at commemorating the Squadron's personnel and their achievements over the course of their 94 year history to date. JUN012010
GAR's French Adventure Part 1 - Cambrai & Reims
There may have been a couple of drop-outs in the weeks leading up to GAR's French adventure but, at 0225 on Wednesday 19th May, the sound of alarm clocks ringing out in the sleepy Northamptonshire village of Woodford signalled the start of five days away on the other side of the Channel. Karl Drage guides you through the first two of those days.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.JUN012010
RNZAF Museum
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum is one of the largest collections of preserved aircraft in the southern hemisphere. Paul Dunn continues his series of reports from New Zealand by visiting historic Wigram airfield.MAY252010
"McDougall" Douglas TA-4J First Flight
10:40 on the 18th of April 2010 marked a major milestone in a small corner of Arizona as TA-4J Skyhawk N518TA made its maiden flight after a thorough and lengthy build and restoration. GAR's own Paul Filmer was there.MAY252010
Zulu Glasstek
Swift Aerobatic Display Team aside, the gliding sphere is one element of aviation that has been slightly overlooked on GAR. Karl Drage redresses the balance with a report from Pete Wells' Zulu Glasstek operation.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
It's a Happy Birthday for GAR!
Gareth Stringer writes on behalf of the whole Global Aviation Resource team as we celebrate our first birthday with each of our favourite images from the past twelve months and a number of birthday messages.MAY182010
First in, last out - The 493rd Fighter Squadron
In an exclusive for GAR, Glenn Beasley visited RAF Lakenheath and the 48th Fighter Wing to find out about life with the 493rd Fighter Squadron and their F-15C Eagles.MAY182010
Nimrod arrival at Coventry Airport signals AIRBASE opening for Classic Flight
Gareth Stringer reports from Coventry Airport where the delivery of a newly retired RAF Nimrod coincided with the launch of the Air Atlantique Classic Flight’s new aviation attraction – AIRBASE. Images as credited.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.MAY182010
Siberian Odyssey - Part 7, Evsino and Golovino
After the fantastic tour of Severny-Novosibirsk and with the general aviation airfield in Evsino next on the itinerary, Paul Filmer reports on the afternoon of day four and the morning of day five as he continues his Siberian Odyssey.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.MAY112010
EBACE 2010
The European business jet community gathered at Palexpo Geneva, Switzerland 3-6th May for the 10th anniversary edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). Paul Dopson was there to report for GAR.MAY042010
Announcement – Global Aviation Resource and PlanesTV join forces
Global Aviation Resource and PlanesTV are delighted to announce that they have reached an agreement which will bring video content to GAR for the first time.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.MAY042010
North Weald's Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans
North Weald is one airfield currently looking to establish itself as a venue that offers a number of 'different' aviation events over the course of the year. Karl Drage and Paul Dunn attended The Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans to report for GAR. Words - Karl Drage, images as credited.MAY042010
Red Flag 10-3
The latest Red Flag exercise (RF10-3) was the normal two-week affair and took part between 22nd February and 6th March at Nellis AFB. Paul Filmer reports on the highs and lows of shooting at this time of year.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
Robin Hood - Bucking the Trend
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport celebrates its 5th birthday at the end of April. With new routes commencing shortly and rumours of a certain V bomber taking up residence, Glenn Beasley visited his local to find out the inside story for GAR.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.