Author: Tom Gibbons

Aviation Feature – Hellenic Air Force A-7 Corsair II Retirement – 16 & 17 October 2014

Aviation Feature – Hellenic Air Force A-7 Corsair II Retirement – 16 & 17 October 2014

Posted by | Oct 27, 2014 | , , , , ,

Located in the rugged, western Peloponnesus peninsula of Greece is the last operational bastion of the Ling Temco Vought A-7 Corsair II. Araxos Air Base, located approximately 37 km west of the city of Patras and the home of 116 Combat Wing Hellenic Air Force, opened its doors for two days in October for a last opportunity to witness the final throes of this classic strike aircraft prior to the official retirement of the type from Hellenic Air Force service in a ceremony to be held the following day. Tom Gibbons reports for Global Aviation Resource.

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Airshow News – RAF Fairford USAF activity continues

Airshow News – RAF Fairford USAF activity continues

Posted by | Jun 29, 2014 | , , ,

With a much trumpeted international debut scheduled for the impending Royal International Air Tattoo followed closely by the Farnborough International Airshow, does the recent arrival of a United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at RAF Fairford, indicate to aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike that the US Marine Corps F-35B Deployment is now a ‘Go’?

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Aviation Feature – AeroExpo 2013

Posted by | Jun 7, 2013 | , , ,

Held at Sywell Aerodrome, Northants, from 31 May to 2 June, AeroExpo 2013 was billed as the UK’s Festival of Aviation with a wide ranging exhibition of products and services. A large selection of aircraft manufacturers, operators and exhibitors were present with the event also providing the opportunity for owners and operators to fly in and see for themselves what was on offer. Tom Gibbons reports for GAR.

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