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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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...
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.
Aviation News – Thomson Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Deliveries (Update: 05/06/2013)
On Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June 2013 Thomson Airways finally took delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with the arrivals of G-TUIA and G-TUIB respectively at Manchester International Airport. Images as credited.
Aviation News – Happy 60th birthday Patrouille de France
This weekend sees the Armée de l’Air’s aerobatic display team, the Patrouille de France, celebrate its 60th birthday.
Aviation Feature – Russia: Siberia Revisited – Part 9, Yakutsk-Magan
We landed at Yakutsk in bright sunshine and when disembarking from the Alrosa Tu-134, were filtered off onto our own bus in order to expedite our exit from the airport.
Aviation News – First Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 service to Manchester Airport 19/05/2013
On Sunday 19 May, Qatar Airways made history at Manchester International Airport, with flight number QTD041 performing the first revenue passenger service into the airport using the Boeing 787 ‘Dreamliner.’
Aviation News – Vulcan First Flight of 2013 18th May 2013
After another winter of uncertainty, the Vulcan to the Sky (VTTS) team will have been delighted to have seen the first flight of 2013 of Avro Vulcan XH558 from her home of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (RHADS).
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