Aviation News – End of an era as last flying Vickers VC10 lands at Bruntingthorpe
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome in Leicestershire played a significant part in British aviation history today when K3 model ZA147/F, the final Royal Air Force VC10, touched down somewhat later than scheduled at 1604 local after poor visibility at RAF Brize Norton, en-route and at Bruntingthorpe delayed the original departure time.
Aviation News – Vickers VC10 ZA150/J arrives at Dunsfold to join Brooklands Museum
The ageing Vickers VC10 fleet now numbers just one following yesterday’s (24 September 2013) delivery of VC10 K3 ZA150/J to Dunsfold Park in Surrey on behalf of Brooklands Museum. Tom Mercer guest reports for GAR.
Aviation Feature – Competition Flying, Reno Air Races 2013
The 50th running of the Reno Air Races took place from 11-15 September in Reno, Nevada. Rob Edgcumbe was there for GAR and provides a look at how this landmark passed off and who proved to be the quickest in the “World’s Fastest Motorsport.”
Aviation News – VC10 retirement
Friday 20 September 2013 saw the Royal Air Force’s last remaining pair of Vickers built VC10s perform their final operational mission. Chris Wood reports for GAR.
Aviation Feature – World Jet Inc P-51XR N6WJ “Precious Metal”
In 1989 Thom Richard, a 17 year old from Sweden, arrived in the USA with $2,500 and a dream, an aviation dream. Chris Wood recently caught up with him to see how his dream was coming along.
Aviation News: New colours for Midair Squadron’s Canberra PR9 XH134 / G-OMHD
Midair Squadron’s Canberra PR9, XH134 / G-OMHD, the world’s only airworthy example, saw daylight at its Cotswold Airport home briefly on 2 September for a photoshoot in its stunning new colours.
Airshow Preview – RAFA Shoreham Airshow, 31/08-01/09/2013
In its 24th year, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow, on 30 – 31 August, is due to present one of its finest flying programmes to date. Greg Marsh previews this popular airshow for GAR.
Aviation News – Ex-RAF Vickers VC10 K3 ZA148 Joins Classic Air Force Collection
At 1056 local on Wednesday, 28 August Vickers VC10 K3 ZA148 landed at Newquay Cornwall Airport to become a permanent part of the Classic Air Force collection.
Military Exercise – Saudi Green Flag Exercise Arrivals
On Tuesday, 27 August four Typhoons and two Tornados from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) arrived at RAF Coningsby for Exercise Saudi Green Flag 2013 which is due to start on 4 September.
Aviation News – NASA’s new WB-57F, N927NA, flies for the first time in 41 years
NASA currently operates a pair of WB-57F high-altitude research aircraft based out of Ellington Field in Texas, but very soon a third airframe will join the fleet. Paul Filmer reports on NASA 927’s first flight.
Aviation Feature – Project Hawker 2013
Almost 100 years ago, a young Australian pilot set off on a flight around Britain in an attempt to win a £5,000 prize being offered by the Daily Mail newspaper. The pilot was Harry Hawker and his aircraft was a hydro-biplane designed and built by Thomas Sopwith, for whom Hawker worked.
Aviation News – CAL FIRE Responds to Falls Fire
Firefighters in California are currently dealing with a wildfire which has broken out in Riverside County. The fire was first reported on the morning of 5 August, in the Cleveland National Forest, close to Lake Elsinore.
Aviation News – Osprey and MC-130J Arrive At RAF Mildenhall
2013 saw the 352nd SOG at RAF Mildenhall receive its first CV-22B Ospreys and MC-130J Commando IIs. Gordon Jones reports for GAR.
Aviation News – Midair Squadron’s English Electric Canberra PR9 XH134/G-OMHD returns to the skies
Arriving at RAF Fairford on Friday, 19 July, was one particular aircraft that few people unconnected with the project would have expected to be present at the 2013 Royal International Air Tattoo. Karl Drage spoke to Midair Squadron owner Mike Davis about the return to flight of Canberra PR9 XH134 / G-OMHD.
Air to air – Red Arrows & British Airways A380 at RIAT 2013
One of the highlights of today’s flying display programme at the Royal International Air Tattoo, the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and British Airways Airbus A380.
Aviation News – USAF units resume flying following sequestration stoppage
United States Combat Air Forces units from multiple commands will begin flying again July 15 after many stopped flying in April of this year due to sequestration.
Airshow News – RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013: Press Preview
Shaun Schofield reports from RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day’s press preview, which included one very special participant.
Airshow Taster – RAF Waddington International Airshow 2013
Global Aviation Resource was out in force at a blisteringly hot RAF Waddington International Airshow this weekend.
Aviation News – First Airbus A380, G-XLEA, delivered to British Airways (BA) – 04/07/2013
For the second time in as many weeks, British Airways welcomed a brand new aircraft type to its fleet. Having taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 last week, this week saw the arrival of the airline’s first Airbus A380-800.
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.
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