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The Flying Bulls make first appearance at Flying Legends 2011  from Flightline UK - UK Airshow News by Flightline UK | The Fighter Collection and Imperial War Museum Duxford are delighted to announce that The Flying Bulls will be making their debut UK air show appearance at Flying Legends 2011on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2011.  This much-anticipated display will be the only visit to the UK by The Flying Bulls in 2011.  The Flying Bulls’ Lockheed P-38 Lightning reg. N25Y and Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair reg. OE-EAS will perform a stunning display as part of an unrivalled programme of aerial excitement.  The Flying Bulls is a collective of aviation enthusiasts with a passion for rare historical aircraft and helicopters and a knowledge of conservation and restoration that is second to none…

Blue Angels to soar in B.C. - Battle Creek Enquirer | The USAF Thunderbirds had been a staple throughout the years and, while there are some similarities in hosting a jet team, Haluszka said organizers also have to adjust to the requirements of the Navy team. "When you have hosted the Blues you are ...

Avalon 2011: Australian airshow witnesses UAV flight debut - Shephard Group | Lockheed Martin's (LM) Stalker has become the first UAV to fly at the Avalon international airshow in Geelong on 2 March, coinciding with plans to make it available to the open market. The small UAV, which has been in service for six years with special ...

Aviation future and past on show in Vic - Sky News Australia | The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Expo opens for the public from today at Avalon airport south of Melbourne. It comes during the centenary of Australia's first passenger flight and the 90th anniversary of the RAAF, ...

SJAFB announces two more bands to perform during Wings Over Wayne  from Seymour Johnson AFB Photos | SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Free concerts by Aaron Tippin, The Garage Boys band and The North Carolina Revelers Orchestra have been added to the Wings Over Wayne community appreciation open house line-up. Mr. Tippin will perform April 16. The Garage Boys band and The North Carolina Revelers Orchestra will have shows April 16 and 17. (U.S. Air Force graphic)  Download Full Image

Canada Remembers Air Show to take flight again this summer in Saskatoon - 980 CJME News Talk Radio | After a year off, plans are in motion to bring back the Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show. "A lot of people understand the importance of something like this to our community and to our veterans," said organizer Brian Swidrovich, ...

 Air show, tribute to veterans returning to Saskatoon – StarPhoenix | After a year without, Saskatoon this summer will once again host an air show and tribute to veterans, but with a new name and venue. The Cameco Canada Remembers International Festival for Heroes will take place August 6-7 at the Auto Clearing Motor ...

Hollister Airshow budget, offerings ascend - Hollister Free Lance | Rising fuel and insurance expenses have added $5000 to promotional costs of the second annual Hollister Airshow on Memorial Day weekend, an event designed to promote the local airport. The City Council recently approved a supplemental ...

Airport manager: No Cape Girardeau air show in 2011 - Southeast Missourian | Difficulty booking the performers event planners wanted is the main reason there will be no air show in Cape Girardeau this summer, said airport manager Bruce Loy. Organizers wanted to put on a good show with quality performers, but weren't able to ...

Air festival names new sponsor – KTVO Newsdesk There will be a new sponsor for this years Kirksville Air Fest. Cape Air will be the new “Title Sponsor” for this years air fest scheduled for September. The Cape Air Kirksville Air Fest is scheduled for September 11 at the Kirksville ...

Planes of Fame Air Museum will hold event on March 5 - Fontana Herald-News | The event will conclude with a flight demonstration by Tom Camp's General Motors-built Grumman FM-2 Wildcat naval fighter plane. The Planes of Fame Air Museum is located at 7000 Merrill Avenue, No. 17 in Chino. It is open to the public from 10 am to 5 ...

Plans to bring seaplanes back to Windermere for anniversary  - Westmorland Gazette | A VISION to bring a seaplane to Windermere to mark the maiden flight of an aircraft that made aviation history is beginning to gather pace. Windermere Town Council wants to bring a seaplane to the town to mark the centenary of a plane ...

Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk" F-AZKU  from Passion pour l'aviation by Xavier | Lors du meeting annuel de 2010 de l'Amicale Jean Baptiste Salis sur le plateau de Cerny à la Ferté-Alais, j'ai pu voir le Curtiss P-40N-5CU "Little Jeanne" immatriculé F-AZKU (matricule 42-105915) avec George Perez aux commandes…

Wings Over Cullman Air Show Coming Armed Forces Day  from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | Performers Include U.S.A.F. A-10 Thunderbolt Team, 2 ship Cobra Demo Team- CULLMAN AL- The first annual professional production airshow hosted by the City of Cullman and Cullman County will celebrate Armed Forces Day with Wings Over Cullman. The air show will feature world class aerobatics by military and civil aircraft, warbirds, skydivers, static displays and food vendors. This Year's air show takes place on Saturday- May 21, 2011… 

Dave Morss and the Turbine Toucan  from Turbine Toucan by David Kervinen | Greetings Everyone, We wanted to point out a great article on teammate and test pilot Dave Morss. It's a great read, especially for anyone ready for their first flight. Go Dave!!  http://www.sportaviationonline.org/spor ... pg=34#pg32

Texas pilot to compete in Women's Air Race Classic  from Aviation eBrief | Texas pilot Dianna Stanger enjoys testing her skills as a member of the Racing Aces, a flying team that will compete in the W -More- 

U.S. Marine Corps Harrier Returning to AirVenture  from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | Always a crowd favorite with its vertical takeoff ability, the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II jump jet returns to EAA AirVenture 2011, which takes place July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Harrier is scheduled fly its popular demonstrations during the afternoon air shows and also figures to play a prominent role in the week-long celebration surrounding the Centennial of Naval Aviation, which includes U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard operations...

Gee Bee! Reckoning With The Legendary Racer  from ASB.tv by Benjamin Starr | In the height of the 1930′s air racing craze, no plane commanded the public’s attention quite like the stubby Granville Brothers’ Super Sportster. Nicknamed Gee Bee’s, the three Sportster designs entertained legions of fans around the country as they careened past racing pylons in attempted world record and trophy race wins. Hitting speeds of nearly 300 miles an hour, triple that of the times’ normal aircraft, these short-coupled planes where known to be the fastest and most dangerous machines in the air…

DNA tests on bone fragment inconclusive in Amelia Earhart search – CNN | Earhart disappeared near the island of Nikumaroro in 1937 while flying around the world with navigator Fred Noonan. (CNN) -- The fate of famed aviator Amelia Earhart remains a mystery after DNA tests on one of three bone fragments ...

US tests inconclusive in Amelia Earhart search – TODAYonline | Scientists at the University of Oklahoma attempted to detect human DNA from three bone fragments recovered last year by a group of aviation enthusiasts on an expedition to Nikumaroro Island, 2900km south of Hawaii. The group uncovered several artefacts ...

Celebrate Naval Aviation  from Air & Space Magazine

Pictures: Photos of World War II Lt. John Urban, copilot of a B-17 bomber. - Allentown Morning Call | Today's Birthday (03/03/11). It promises to be a very romantic year for all Pisces. Follow your heart in all areas of your life, from work to family life. Be open to long-term commitments and to growth. Consider what you really love. ...

Former NASA Astronaut John 'Mike' Lounge Dies - PR Newswire | He had an unwavering love of country and dedication to our nation's space program, as evidenced by a sterling career as a naval aviator and astronaut, and veteran of three space shuttle missions. His many friends at Johnson are thinking of Mike's ...

100 years ago: Balloonist and 'parachute leaper' visits Lawrence - Lawrence Journal World | He is also perfectly willing to make a parachute leap from a moving aeroplane.” “If there is anyone who thinks that the post card craze is dying out, let him just step into a postcard emporium and ask how many cards are sold a year. ...

Hydrogen Balloons Launched in North Carolina  from Airships: A Hindenburg and Zeppelin History Site by Dan (Airships.net) Two hydrogen-inflated passenger balloons were launched in North Carolina two weeks ago, on February 16, 2011.  News story from the Statesville, North Carolina Record & Landmark | Two YouTube videos of the launch: [Warning: annoying and unnecessary background music]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk6HN03jV1s  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirf-qzgcIM&

Young Eagles 5X more likely to become pilots  from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Getting young people engaged in flying in the midst of a technology-filled world may seem like a daunting task, but new data shows that the EAA Young Eagles program is making a significant impact in creating aviators. Read more...

Young Eagles Ford Mustang Raffle Opens This Weekend  from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | If you're attending EAA's Hops & Props fundraiser on Saturday night, March 5, at the AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh you can among the first to buy a ticket to win one sweet ride - a 2011 Ford Mustang GT convertible!