Exclusive Feature & Video – A Unique Formation: The RV8tors & Vulcan XH558
At RAF Cosford Air Show last month The RV8tors appeared in a unique formation with Avro Vulcan XH558. Gareth Stringer reveals how it all came together – while Karl Drage brings us air-to-air images from the formation itself.
Airshow Preview & Ticket Competition – RAF Waddington International Airshow 2013
This weekend sees RAF Waddington International Airshow welcome aircraft from home and abroad for its annual air display extravaganza. Gareth Stringer takes a look at what’s expected.
Aviation News – Phantom Pharewell sneak peek
Global Aviation Resource was well-represented at Wittmund for the events to mark the retirement of the F-4F Phantom II from Luftwaffe service. Full story coming soon….but here’s a sneak peak.
Aviation News – First Boeing 787-8 delivered to British Airways (BA) – G-ZBJB
The first of eight of Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft destined for British Airways, G-ZBJB, was delivered to London-Heathrow Airport today, 27 June 2013, direct from the aircraft manufacturer’s Paine Field facility in Washington State. Images courtesy of Chris Muir.
Aviation Feature – Bat-Boat 100 Commemorative Exhibition – Classic Boat Museum Gallery, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the first flight of the Sopwith Bat-Boat on the River Medina, the first successful British flying boat.
BlogGAR – Rob Edgcumbe – Kenmore Air float-planes at Lake Union, Seattle
Lake Union in Seattle WA is a popular base of operations for Kenmore Air and its float-planes. Rob Edgcumbe stopped by while visiting Seattle to see what traffic there was.
Aviation Feature – The Phinal Contacts: F-4F Phantom refuelling – from tanker & receiver
GAR was invited to fly with the 100th ARW out of RAF Mildenhall on what would be the last sortie flown in support of the Luftwaffe’s F-4F Phantom aircraft. Kev Wills reports from ‘Quid 22’ while Captain Sebastian M.M. Fiedler from Fighter Wing 71 “Richthofen“ gives us an exclusive pilot’s perspective. Additional images from Darron Hall.
Aviation News – WTD 61’s Phantastic F-4F Phantom 38+13 Breaks Cover
WTD 61, the German Armed Force’s dedicated flight test and evaluation unit at Manching Air Base, flew its commemorative F-4F Phantom today. Zaid Meherali caught it at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands and sent us these pictures.
BlogGAR – Paul Dunn – Flying Over Mojave – Apr 2013
In a follow up piece to his recent Victorville blog, Paul Dunn presents some photos from a recent flight to Mojave Air and Space Port.
Airshow News – Tim Prince to hand over Air Tattoo control in 2014
After 42 years at the helm of the Royal International Air Tattoo, Chief Executive Tim Prince announced today (June 24) that the 2014 airshow will be his last.
Aviation News – Fighting June’s Wildfires in Colorado
The wildfire season in Colorado kicked off at the beginning of June and then simply exploded, as Paul Filmer reports for GAR.
Aviation News – Mirage F-1 bows out of Spanish Air Force service
Sunday 23 June 2013 saw the Spanish Air Force decommission its fleet of Dassault Mirage F-1M aircraft. Gareth Stringer takes a look at the jet in Ejército del Aire service, with archive images from the GAR team.
BlogGAR – Gordon Jones – hunting the U-Boat
Gordon Jones brings us a blogGAR from RAF Mildenhall, where he recently spent some time hunting an elusive U-Boat!
BlogGAR – Rob Edgcumbe – Boeing Field Seattle
Located just south of down-town Seattle is King County International Airport, otherwise known as Boeing Field. Rob Edgcumbe paid a visit while in the area.
Aviation News – II(AC) Squadron makes commemorative visit to Farnborough
As a team of personnel from II(AC) Squadron RAF began retracing their predecessors’ steps for charity, the Squadron visited Farnborough today with “Shiny Two”, the unit’s flagship Tornado GR4. Alec Walker guest-reports for GAR.
Special Events – The Great North Fly-In, Eshott – 15 & 16/06/2013
The Great North Fly-In (GNFI) is a two day event held in 2013 at the former World War 2 Spitfire base at Eshott Airfield in Northumberland over the weekend of 15/16 June. Michael Frodsham guest reports for GAR.
Military Exercise – Ten Tors Challenge 2013 – Exercise Wyvern Tor
For over 50 years the Ten Tors challenge has taken place on Dartmoor, Devon. It’s seen as a nation flagship event, with a reputation as a tough but rewarding exercise, targeting youth development and endeavour, and as a result is supported well by the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force – something that will no doubt continue in future years. Kevin Wills reports.
Aviation News – European Air Transport Training 2013 (EATT13)
European Air Transport Training 2013 (EATT13), organised by the European Defence Agency (EDA) in co-operation with the European Air Transport Command (EATC), is currently being hosted at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, from 9 to 21 June. Karl Drage reports.
Airshow Review – RAF Cosford Airshow 2013
With summer weather putting in a seemingly rare appearance, an unprecedented number of visitors descended onto RAF Cosford for the first of the RAF’s three shows in 2013. Shaun Schofield reports.
Airshow News – Suzi Perry launches Air Tattoo 2013 with Typhoon trip
BBC TV Formula One presenter Suzi Perry flew in to RAF Fairford today in an XI Squadron Typhoon to launch Air Tattoo 2013. Gareth Stringer was there for GAR.
Aviation News – Russia’s G8 delegation arrives at London Heathrow Airport, 16/06/13
Making a welcome appearance at London Heathrow Airport on the afternoon of Sunday 16 June 2013 were three aircraft operated by Rossiya, the Russian state owned airline, bringing Russian President Vladimir Putin to London for talks with Prime Minister David Cameron. Kevin Jackson reports.
Aviation Feature – Cold War Jets Open Day – May 2013
Last month the Cold War Jets Collection at Bruntingthorpe held its first open day of 2013. Gordon Jones attended the event for GAR.
Airshow Exclusive – 2013 Attack Helicopter Display Team
The Army Air Corps’ Attack Helicopter Display Team made its season début at RAF Cosford Air Show where the Apache, and Prince Harry, made a huge impact. Gareth Stringer was there to meet them for this exclusive feature.
Aviation News – Airbus A350XWB Maiden Flight – 14/06/2013
At 09.00 (UK) on Friday 14th June 2013, Airbus A350XWB MSN001 in the hands of British test pilot Peter Chandler took to the air on its maiden voyage from Airbus’ Toulouse-Blagnac facility in southern France.
Aviation Feature – Russia: Siberia Revisited – Part 10, Yakutsk
After an evening of drinking and socialising at Magan, the group assembled at 07:30 in the hotel lobby, mostly looking the worse for wear. Today was an early start as we had a lunchtime flight booked on a Yakutia Tu-154M, and we needed to make the most of the time on the long ramp at Yakutsk Airport.
BlogGAR – Karl Drage – Somewhere over the rainbow – At Amsterdam-Schiphol
After stopping off at the Aviodrome at Lelystad on our drive back from Wittmund, we found ourselves approaching Amsterdam at about 1800, and traffic was heavy…..
Aviation News – Dornier 17 raised from the English Channel, 10/06/13
After several weeks of salvage attempts, a German Dornier Do 17 bomber - believed to be the only surviving intact example of the type in the world - has been salvaged from the Goodwin Sands, off the Kent coast. The Dornier Do 17 was discovered by divers in...
BlogGAR – Glenn Beasley – Manchester Airport 06/05/13
Glenn Beasley visited Manchester Airport on May Bank Holiday and spent a busy day shooting some interesting movements from several locations.
Aviation News – Post-event announcement from RAF Cosford Air Show
The announcement below has just been issued by RAF Cosford Air Show following Sunday’s event. Our own review of the show will appear on GAR soon.
Aviation News – Prince Harry at RAF Cosford Airshow (updated)
Captain Harry Wales, better known as Prince Harry, was a surprise participant at today’s RAF Cosford Airshow, as part of the Army Air Corps’ Attack Helicopter Display Team.