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News – Boeing Retires T-33 Chase Planes
On Friday, December 4, 2020, Boeing undertook a formation flight of its two T-33 chase planes to mark their retirement from use. Rob Edgcumbe provides an update for Global Aviation Resource on what took place. Additional images as credited
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Military Aviation – USS Theodore Roosevelt visits the UK
A potent symbol of American military power slipped into UK waters on 22 March 2015, when the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN 71, anchored in Stokes Bay, off Gosport in Hampshire. Chris Wood writes for GAR.
Military Aviation – XV Squadron marks its centenary as the Tornado GR4 flies on
Gary Parsons talks to the commanding officer of the RAF’s Tornado GR4 training unit, XV(R) Squadron, as it celebrates its centenary. Additional info by Gareth Stringer, with images as credited.
Aviation News – 846 NAS returns home to RNAS Yeovilton
On Thursday 26 March 2015 a formation of six Merlins flew from RAF Benson to RNAS Yeovilton, with flypasts along the way over the Salisbury Plain Training Area and the AgustaWestland plant in Yeovil. This event formally marked the return home to Yeovilton of 846 NAS from a three year stint based at RAF Benson.
Aviation News – Royal Air Force BAe 125 retirement
This week saw another type of aircraft bow out of service with Britain’s Royal Air Force. Chris Wood looks back on the service of the BAe 125 as the RAF’s last few examples retire from No 32 (The Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt.
Aviation News – Centenary markings for 29(R) Squadron Typhoon
Today, 29(R) Squadron based at Royal Air Force Coningsby, Lincolnshire, revealed a striking new paint scheme to mark the 100th anniversary of its formation.
Airshow News – RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 launches in style
As the only active Station to open its doors to the general public this year, RAF Cosford’s Air Show will fly the flag for the Royal Air Force in 2015. Gareth Stringer was at the event’s press launch to learn more.
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