Mark Broadbent's blogGAR Entries

DEC152011

blogGAR: The Ground Side of AirshowsOne of the major talking points of this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo was, ironically, not about aircraft but the concert by Alexandra Burke, which generated a lot of criticism from many enthusiasts who felt booking the 2008 X Factor winner was not the done thing for a military airshow. Mark explores 'The Ground Side of Airshows'....

MAY202011

blogGAR: The 2011 Airshow SeasonWith the 2011 UK and European airshow season getting into full swing, Mark looks ahead to some of the potential highlights.

DEC192010

Thunderbirds Are GoPlease excuse the terrible and inevitable pun in the title...! Mark discusses the US Air Force Thunderbirds announcing a European Tour for summer 2011.

NOV252010

'Empire of the Clouds' ReviewIf you enjoy watching the likes of the Vulcan, Meteor, Hunter and Sea Vixen at air shows, a new book will be just up your street – and just in time for Christmas. In his first blogGAR entry, Mark reviews James Hamilton-Paterson’s ‘Empire of the Clouds’.