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Farewell Tornado – Tornado Tales
In this exclusive ‘Farewell Tornado’ feature we hear from some of those who operated the aircraft and worked alongside it during its lengthy service career. These are – Tornado Tales. Images as credited.
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BlogGAR – Glenn Beasley – Thomson 787 Training Flights
Glenn Beasley looks back on a summer of Thomson Airways’ Dreamliner encounters.
BlogGAR – Gordon Jones – Osprey Fast Roping
Gordon Jones brings us a blogGAR from RAF Mildenhall, where the 352nd Special Operation Group practises fast roping from the CV-22B Osprey.
Military Exercise – Capable Eagle / Joint Warrior 13-2
Exercise ‘Capable Eagle’, staged at RAF Leeming during October 2013, saw Royal Air Force and French Air Force aerial assets operating together to enhance military cooperation between the two nations. Steve Comber visited RAF Leeming to photograph the Exercise for GAR, with words by Rich Cooper.
Aviation Event Review – RAF Northolt Night Photoshoot XV
Thursday, 17 October 2013, saw RAF Northolt host the latest in a long line of night photoshoots with the specific aim of raising funds for the restoration of The Sir Keith Park Building (Building 27), the Battle of Britain Z-Sector Ops Room. Karl Drage was there for GAR. Additional imagery courtesy of Chris Wood and Kevin Jackson.
Aviation Feature – TLP Flying Course 2013-5
The last Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) Flying Course of 2013 wrapped up at Los Llanos Air Base, Albacete, at the beginning of October. During the final week the base hosted 400 aviation enthusiasts from all over Europe (and a few other parts of the world!), who attended two Spotter’s Days on 1 and 2 October. Chris Wood popped down to Spain again to report for GAR.
Aviation Feature – US Forest Service water bombers, Lancaster Fox Field
The month of October is prime wildfire season in Southern California and various Government agencies have aircraft dotted around the state standing by to respond. Despite attempts to modernise the fleet, the majority of them are still former military aircraft. Chris Wood recently visited a few of them, under contract to the US Forest Service (USFS), at Lancaster’s Fox Field.
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