BlogGAR – Rob Edgcumbe – Star Wars Jet Hunting
The visit of a specially decorated airliner caught the interest of Rob Edgcumbe. He tells of trying to get a shot of the Star Wars jet.
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Airshow Review – San Francisco Fleet Week 2015
San Francisco has a long history with the US Navy. While many of the local naval facilities have now closed down, the city still celebrates Fleet Week every year. Rob Edgcumbe went along for GAR to see the centrepiece of the event, the air show held over the bay. Additional images from Mike Shreeve.
Read MoreSpecial Events – Madras A2AX (Air-to-Air Experience)
Late August saw the Erickson Air Museum at Madras, Oregon, hosting an air-to-air photography workshop. Held over four days, the Madras A2AX allows photographers to learn about the planning and execution of air-to-air photo sessions, whilst working with some rare vintage aircraft. Rob Edgcumbe writes.
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Civil Aviation News – Wragg Fire response
The spate of wildfires in California has been keeping the aerial firefighting teams busy this summer. Rob Edgcumbe tracked down some of the helicopters being used to tackle the fires as they were at work.
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Aviation History – Britten-Norman Islander 50th Anniversary
13 June 2015 sees the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Britten-Norman Islander light transport and utility aircraft. The Islander is the most successful British aircraft ever and was created by what could be considered as one of the last British aircraft companies to come into existence, the Britten-Norman Company, or B-N, based at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight. The first flight 50th anniversary will be commemorated by the “Islander 50” event to be held at Bembridge Airport in June, 2015. Bob Wealthy guest reports for GAR.
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