AIR TATTOO OFFERS GLIMPSE OF RAF’S FUTURE

Visitors to this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo will have a second chance to view the RAF’s next generation airlifter when the Airbus A400M returns to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire 12 months after making its UK airshow debut.

            The aircraft, which is set to replace the RAF’s Hercules C-130 fleet, will be known as ‘Atlas’ when it enters service in late 2012 or early 2013. It is designed to carry troops, equipment and supplies and can travel further and faster than most current in-service airlifters. It is also far more flexible.

Airbus Military’s parent company EADS gave the go-ahead this month (March) for the first series aircraft to enter production. The first A400Ms should finally roll off the production line later this year.

Airbus’s chief military test pilot Ed Strongman will be at the controls of the A400M when it displays at the airshow, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 16 & 17.

The Air Tattoo’s Sponsorship Development Manager Francesca Heap said: “We enjoy phenomenal support from the aerospace industry and what better way to showcase this than with an exciting new Airbus airframe. It’s good for the Air Tattoo, it’s good for the aerospace industry it’s good for the RAF and it’s good for the thousands of people who will see it display at RAF Fairford this summer.”

In addition to celebrating its 40^th anniversary, this summer’s Air Tattoo, on July 16-17, will host a gathering of specially-decorated ‘Tiger’ aircraft from the NATO Tiger Association. ‘Tiger’ aircraft come from NATO squadrons that have a Tiger or Big Cat in their emblem and their association marks its 50^th anniversary in 2011. The ‘operational’ spotlight STAR 11 will focus on aircraft and equipment involved in the roles of Strike and Reconnaissance.

Advance tickets, priced from £39, are available by visiting www.airtattoo.com or calling 0800 107 1940. All tickets must be purchased in advance. All accompanied under-16s go free.

AIR TATTOO FLIES TO SUCCESS IN THE US

THE marketing team behind last summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has been recognised with two awards at a prestigious ceremony in the US recently.

            The 2010 Air Tattoo’s TV advert tied second place for the best commercial advert for a large show whilst its website (www.airtattoo.com) came third in the ‘large show’ category at the award ceremony held in Las Vegas. The awards were presented by the International Council of Air Shows at its annual convention in Nevada which is attended by airshow organisers from around the world as well as representatives from the military.

            The Air Tattoo TV advert featured a Typhoon pilot from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire preparing to take off followed by dramatic footage of displaying aircraft. The website award comes shortly after the site was revamped to include an interactive map and video gallery.

            Air Tattoo’s Deputy Director of Marketing Helen Webb said: “To be recognised in this way by such an influential organisation is fantastic. The marketing team works hard each year to bring to life all of the excitement and thrills the Air Tattoo has to offer.”

            The artwork for the 2011 Air Tattoo has been designed by Swindon born modern aviation artist David Bent who has been inspired by the Air Tattoo since his first visit in 1999.

            The Air Tattoo, which takes places on July 16 and 17, is held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust and is the world’s largest military airshow. This summer’s event will look back over the past four decades as it celebrates its 40^th anniversary. It will also host a gathering of specially-decorated ‘Tiger’ aircraft from the NATO Tiger Association. ‘Tiger’ aircraft come from NATO squadrons that have a Tiger or Big Cat in their emblem and their association marks its 50^th anniversary this year. The operational theme will be STAR 11 focussing on Strike, Attack and Reconnaissance.

            Earlybird tickets, priced £34, are available from www.airtattoo.com or by calling the Air Tattoo box office on 0800 107 1940 until February 28, 2011, priced £34. All accompanied under 16’s go free.

AIR TATTOO ADDS VULCAN TO STAR LINE-UP

The legendary Vulcan bomber has been added to the Royal International Air Tattoo's flying display next weekend after its operators won a last-minute battle to have the aircraft airworthy in time for the world's largest military airshow.

    The Vulcan, one of the most iconic warbirds of the Cold War era, was restored to flying condition in 2008 following a massive £7 million public campaign.

    In order to display each year, the aircraft has to pass a series of rigorous tests, and operators overcame both financial and technical challenges to ensure that once again, the world's only airworthy Vulcan would take to the skies for another season.

Vulcan XH558, which was built in 1960, enjoyed a 33-year career in the RAF, including service during the Falklands War. Along with the Valiant and the Victor, the three aircraft comprised the Royal Air Force's legendary V-bomber force, designed to protect the UK from nuclear threat from the 1950s to the 1980s.

The ambitious restoration of XH558 was supported by a £2.5 million grant from the Lottery Fund, a £500,000 donation from philanthropist Jack Hayward, commercial sponsors plus contributions from more than 20,000 members of the public. The campaign also received significant fundraising support from the Air Tattoo throughout the restoration project.

Last year, its appearance at the Air Tattoo was considered by many to have been the highlight during the airshow's eight-hour flying display.

    Air Tattoo Chief Executive Mr Tim Prince said he was delighted to be welcoming back such a popular and unique aircraft.

He said: "It's been touch-and-go as to whether the aircraft would be ready in time but I am absolutely thrilled it is now able to join us. There are few aircraft flying today that can match its beauty and sheer thunderous power. In my mind, it is one of a handful of legendary aircraft, including the Spitfire and Concorde that has the ability to stir the emotions."

The Royal International Air Tattoo is staged annually in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.

RAPTOR SET FOR RAPTUROUS AIR TATTOO RETURN

    It’s a case of ‘second time lucky’ for one of the world’s newest and most exciting jet fighters when the F-22 Raptor makes a welcome return to the Cotswolds this summer – two years after its planned UK debut appearance was rained off.

  

    Now the aircraft, from the US Air Combat Command, will be returning to the Air Tattoo on July 17&18 to demonstrate why it is capable of outperforming any existing fighter aircraft in air-to-air combat. The Raptor represents a new generation of fighter aircraft incorporating state-of-the-art stealth technology, sophisticated weaponry and vectored thrust giving it an unrivaled combination of secrecy, power and maneuverability.

  

    Air Tattoo Deputy Director of Air Operations Robert Windsor said he was delighted to see the aircraft return to perform at the Air Tattoo.

    He said: “The Raptor is one of the jewels in the crown of military aviation and its display in July will be among the highlights of the seven-and-a-half-hour flying display. I recall that the pilot and his ground crew were tremendously friendly and professional throughout their stay with us – despite their obvious disappointment. I am really pleased that they will finally be able to perform for our large and appreciative Air Tattoo audience!”

    The Air Tattoo, which is held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, is the world’s largest military airshow and attracts around 300 aircraft from across the globe. This summer’s event will stage special tributes marking the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In addition to the flying display, visitors can enjoy a large static aircraft park plus a wide range of ground-based activities including a concert stage, fairground rides, and the interactive Tri@RIAT area for youngsters. For details and to buy tickets, visit airtattoo.com

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Rain scuppers airshow TeleText, UK
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Catch the ‘Buzz’ on Farnborough from DoD Buzz by Christian Lowe
We interviewed three of America's best aerospace reporters, including your very own Colin Clark, to see what they expect to see at the Farnborough airshow next week. So follow the story link to download a podcast of my interview with Flight International's Stephen Trimble, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bob Cox and DoD Buzz Editor Colin Clark.

Air Tattoo: How best to get there Swindon Advertiser, UK
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Giant Of The Sky Stars At Air Show Sky News, UK
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Fort Campbell aviator given 2nd highest award WREG, TN
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Flying scholarship passes aviation to next generation Auburn, CA
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The Ground from Air & Space Magazine

Gary South Shore Air Show from FenceCheck Forums
I was lucky enough to get to do some air to air with the Lima Lima Flight Team. Some canopy reflections but will do better next time.

General Takes Final Flight, Chooses Fort Rucker WSFA, AL Fort Rucker, Al. (WSFA)
-- The Army's Vice Chief of Staff took his last flight as an Army aviator Friday at Fort Rucker. General Richard Cody has been in ...

Audit: Search for missing aviator Steve Fossett costly Reno Gazette Journal, NV
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International Version! Lots of news today...Part 2 of 2

Air Tattoo ready for invasion - Swindon Advertiser, UK
"Our advice is: If you want to come to the Air Tattoo, buy now or come on Sunday when tickets should also be on sale at the gate'. ...

Air Tattoo a washout - This is Wiltshire.co.uk, UK
Air Tattoo director Tim Prince said it was the first time the Air Tattoo had ever had to cancel one of its days in its 38-year history. ...

SLIDESHOW: Aerobatic displays lift the gloom - Bury Free Press, UK
By Bury Free Press reporter Grey skies were brightened by dazzling aerobatic displays at the Thurston Air Training Corps fair at the weekend. ...

Important RIAT info from Military Photos - General Discussion by Little J
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Vulcan display times at RIAT
from PPRuNe Forums by HalloweenJack

RAF to receive new Queen's colours - ITV.com, UK
The presentation will be made jointly to the RAF in the UK and the Royal Air Force Regiment during a visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF ...

Langley F-22s set for 1st trans-Atlantic jaunt from F-22 Raptor news
Three F-22 Raptorsfrom Langley AFB are scheduled to make the jet's first trans-Atlantic flight to participate in an air show in the United Kingdom.

Fighting the elements to bring you the latest from RIAT 2008 from Flight International by Stuart
I am at RIAT, the world's largest military aviation show, experiencing first hand the true spirit of this small isle of ours. Firstly, we had the pomp and cereiAmony, courtesy of the Queen being presented the new Queen's Colours by the RAF. ...

Gloomy skies for the Farnborough world air show - International Herald Tribune, France
As the barons of civil and military aviation converge not far from here for their weeklong world air show, the $60 billion civil aviation industry is ...

Pictured: Red Arrows turns the sky red, white and blue to mark the ... - Daily Mail, UK
By Daily Mail Reporter The skies of southern England were turned red, white and blue today as the Red Arrows flew over RAF Fairford to mark the Royal Air ...

Farnborough ready for takeoff - UK Trade & Investment, UK
The renowned Farnborough International Airshow is set for lift off next week, showcasing some of the breaking innovations in the aerospace sector. ...

Farnborough International Airshow faces headwinds of oil prices ...
- International Herald Tribune, France
... the aviation industry from high fuel prices and the credit crisis will be blowing strongly through the Farnborough International Airshow next week. ...

City gets glimpse of RAF celebrations - Worcester News, UK
They flew in an orderly procession in front of the Queen, for the opening of the Royal International Air Tattoo. And residents, shoppers and workers in ...

Airshow called off for first time - The Press Association
Just hours after the Queen left the opening of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, its directors have taken the decision to ...

BREAKING NEWS: Organisers cancel Saturday's Royal International Air Tattoo
from HEADLINES
Heavy rainfall has led to the cancellation of Saturday's Royal International Air Tattoo event in the UK: the first disruption in its 38 year history ...

Queen watches flypast with veteran -The Press Association
The Queen watched a spectacular flypast of 90 planes - each one marking a year of the RAF's life - accompanied by the world's oldest living First World War ...

DT/Buzz at Farnborough Next Week from Defense Tech by lowe
...So I interviewed DT contributors Steve Trimble of Flight International, Bob Cox from the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Colin to pick their brains on what to look for as we cover next week's events. ...

Flying Legends from Another Time by DT Linn
The Flying Legends show is this weekend and pictures are starting to appear on the forums. Check out some of the early arrivals here. The B-17 Liberty Belle has made the trip from the US. The P-47 project is making good progress... this P-47 was once flown as "Little Demon" in the US.

John Travolta keen on Whitsunday aviation village - NEWS.com.au, Australia
NOT many people would be happy to pay top dollar to live next to an airport but maverick developer Jeff Ruddell is banking on aviation nuts to make his new ...

F-111'S To add excitement to War Birds over Wanaka - JustQueenstown, New Zealand
Airshow General manager Gavin Johnston said organizers had been trying for eight years to get an F-111 to Wanaka and were excited that those efforts had ...

Worlds Fastest Indian Heading for Warbirds over Wanaka - JustQueenstown, New Zealand
Meanwhile, a Kiwi homecoming act among the flying stars at Warbirds, will be bring the total number of aircraft appearing to 64, the most ever displayed at ...

German Halberstadt fighter plane will be displayed at Warbirds ... - JustQueenstown, New Zealand
Displays by WWI aircraft had proven very popular with past Warbirds Over Wanaka crowds, and organizers were pleased to be bringing more of the types to ...

A Queenstown production company has won exclusive filming rights ...
- JustQueenstown, New Zealand
The official 2008 Warbirds Over Wanaka DVD will be available throughout New Zealand , Australia , UK , Europe and the USA . A television documentary will ...

New attractions set to make event best ever - Whitby Today, UK
By Emma Robson THE Red Arrows will not be attending this year's Whitby Regatta but organisers said they are still confident this year's event can be bigger ...

Cold War over, and witnesses dying, US efforts to recover WW2 ... - International Herald Tribune, France
One case involves a search for four Army Air Force officers whose B-17 went down near Wroclaw, a city now in western Poland. ...

Memories Die Hard from Ares by Bill Sweetman
Sukhoi director-general Mikhail Pogosyan managed to get through his Sopwith lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society last night without mentioning the "M-word" once. That would be M as in MiG. Summarizing the history of the Sukhoi design bureau and company, Pogosyan traced its practice of taking "calculated risk" back to its first days, ...

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Thunderbirds' pilot admits, 'It's not as scary as you think' - Gary Post Tribune, IN
By Erin N. Riley Post-Tribune staff writer The US Air Force Thunderbirds will be the lead performance at this weekend's Gary's South Shore Air Show. ...

Blue Angels will be overhead this weekend - The Northwest Florida Daily News, FL
The world-famous Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, will be joined by an exhilarating lineup during the show's full dress rehearsal Friday and ...

Blue Angels rehearsal - MyFox Gulf Coast, AL
His dad, James Morris told FOX10 News, "He's not had the opportunity to come down because his condition and so on, he just wanted to see the blue angels for ...

First Flight With Blue Angels - WKRG-TV, AL
"It's an opportunity of a lifetime when will I get a chance again to fly with the Blue Angels." That's right, her first flight is with those aerial acrobats ...

U.S. Navy Blue Angels! from air-show « WordPress.com by michaelkentlive
I know I've left some of you wondering about the new show that I'm excited about. I was asked by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron to do a performance at their home base in Pensacola, Florida! Many of you have seen the Blue Angels at air shows or on television. Personally, I've been a fan of them since I was a kid and as a bit of an aviation buff, this is a huge thrill for me. I'll also be hanging out with and doing magic for the Blue Angels at the Cleveland Air Show in August! Don't worry, I'll be getting plenty of video! Here's a clip about them that you'll enjoy...

Prop Blur - Military from FenceCheck Forums
[Fat Albert!]

Ceremony Honors B-17 Plane Crash Victims - SmallTownPapers News Service, WA
By John Larson SOCORRO, New Mexico (STPNS) -- Visitors to Magdalena during Old Timers weekend will have a chance to learn about the B-17 that crashed on ...

Air and Water Show draws thousands to Chicago - MLive.com, MI
Returning civilian favorites include Lima Lima Flight Team, Aeroshell Aerobatics Team and Sean Tucker and Team Oracle. The water portion of the show will be ...

B-17 bomber flight did more than thrill - Lee's Summit Journal, MO
By Brett Dalton, The Journal Staff To say I was a bit nervous before my flight in the B-17 bomber that visited Lee's Summit last week is kind of like saying ...

'Big Bomber Weekend' ready to rumble over Blaine Friday - Coon Rapids Herald, MN
"Dawn and Dusk Flying Patrols" are being offered to the public a tax-deductible $425 per person in the B-17 and B-24 and $400 per person in the B-25. ...

Music, airplanes and more fill month for Centennial - Craig Daily Press, CO
The weekend after the concert will include AirFest at Moffat County Regional Airport. The event will begin at 6:30 am with a musical military opening by the ...

UND Aerospace Offers Campers an Introduction to Aviation And a ...
- Helicopter Association International, VA
... cross-country flight, night flight, and an aerobatic flight. They also study flight planning in accordance to a structured college curriculum. ...

Civil Air Squadron members assist in air show - Village News Network, CA
Burleigh Putnam – assisted in the 14th annual Ramona Air Show on May 31 and June 1. The 50-aircraft event included a couple of aerobatic performances, ...

Celebration formation in the sky - Worcester News, UK
The RAF was preparing for this weekend's Royal International Air Tattoo which is to be held at Fairford, Gloucestershire, to celebrate its 90th anniversary. ...

Jets overfly town in formation - Malvern Gazette, UK
The aircraft are likely to have been taking part in a rehearsal for Saturday's Royal International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Pilots to join the show at Royal air display - Yorkshire Post, UK
By Mark Branagan RAF pilots from North Yorkshire are to take a leading role in a formation of 90 aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo later this ...

A flight to remember: Today sees the greatest fly-past in the ... - Daily Mail, UK
Then, live on national television, they will fly in an orderly procession in front of the Queen, 800 immaculate RAF personnel and thousands of forces' ...

Israel shows plane that can spy on Iran - Jerusalem Post, Israel
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Mig 29 back at Franborough today ? from Technorati
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Race to get tattoo back on track - BBC News, UK
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Roar on the river - Windsor Star, Canada
... has been extended to 6:30 pm and there's a host of US-based dryland activities including a family fun zone and a flight demonstration by FA-18 aircraft. ...

Atmosphere at AirVenture 2008 Will be Electric! from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has been, and will continue to be the cradle of aviation innovation. This year things will be especially "electric," as members of the electric-powered aircraft forefront will gather to discuss this new and exciting emerging technology at the Electric Aircraft Forum on Thursday, July 31.

First EAA Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic is July 27 from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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Poberezny to Attend Chapter 1405 Fly-In Saturday - from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
EAA President Tom Poberezny will join Congressman Sam Graves at Saturday's annual Wing Nuts Flying Circus Fly-In sponsored by Chapter 1405 at the Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57) in Tarkio, Missouri.

First Post-Thunderbirds GA Aerobatic Flight from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
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DB Mueller Involved with PV-2 Harpoon Project! - AAFO
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Online Videos: Amazing new P-47 Thunderbolt action, Yeager's Mig & more
from Military Photos by zeno303
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Famous Military Helicopter Honored at USAF Museum
from AviationBull - Where pilots go to shoot the bull... by Jason
The National Museum of the USAF recently opened an exhibit for one of the most famous helicopters of all time. The MH-53 Pave Low on display, tail number 357 (nicknamed "Magnum") has been in service around the world for 38 years. It participated in the raid on the POW camp at Son Tay in 1970. Fittingly, it's final flight was also a combat mission in Iraq.

Body of Brazil's Missing "Balloon Priest" Found at Sea from Aviation Answers Blog
Father de Carli, the flying priest who got lost last April, has been found dead in the middle of the Atlantic. In an effort to raise funds for a local...

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Indy Transponder 6-July 2330z

The Jug at work from Airwarriors
You don't often see good footage of the P-47 and this good stuff, including the preflighting the cockpit and it's all in color.
If we'd kept the P-47 and ditched the Mustang (with it's silly liquid cooling) there would have been a few less USAF guys shot down in Korea that's for sure.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...8830&pr=googsl

Offutt chosen 1 of 3 national hosts for Air Force Week - NTV, NE
The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team pilots will be thundering in their F-16 fighters through the sky over Offutt and much of eastern ...

Pilots test patience in slow ride - Battle Creek Enquirer, MI
But a long flight is tedious and it takes a lot of patience, especially when you fly past and come back. It's hard as a pilot to accept the concept of ...

Festivals struggle in tight budget years - Northwest Arkansas Times, AR
Last year officials announced the cancellation of the city's annual air show, Airfest, due to the overall expense of putting on the show. ...

Thunderbirds Ride Video - The Takeoff and Climb from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
We got the video issues ironed out (mostly) and we have a post of the takeoff sequence! ...

WWII gunner reunites with restored aircraft - Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO
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Lancaster to overfly Croome - Malvern Gazette, UK
By Tarik Al Rasheed HISTORIC Croome Park, near Upton, is turning the clock back 60 years with events such as a Lancaster bomber flypast and Home Front ...

Gearing up for Air Tattoo - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, UK
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People and Planes of Creve Coeur - from Air & Space Magazine:

Bognor group told about airfield history - Chichester Today, UK
Pete Pullman and Dave Coxon, of the Tangmere Air Museum, will be speaking about all aspects of the famous site. Doors open at 7.30pm on July 16 for an 8pm ...

Video of the Week: Tiger Moth Aerobatics Over Australia from AVwebFlash Current Issue
AVweb reader Michele Travierso recently spent some time playing passenger during aerobatic passes but unlike many of us who get the opportunity, she (a) had her videocamera handy, (b) was in what she describes as a "beautifully restored Tiger Moth" (what we can see in the video bears out her assessment), and (c) zoomed and flipped over some gorgeous Australian countryside. (Click through to watch.)

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: LIBERTY BELLE AT PRESTWICK AIRPORT - Ayr Advertiser, UK - Jul 4, 2008
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Indy Transponder 6-July 0300z

Thunderbirds Ride - Initial Reactions from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
I got the Thunderbirds ride! Unbelievable! Didn't want to get too excited because anything can happen from a schedule change to a malfunction at the hold-short line. But it happened! And get this . . . I have 1.0 hours dual received in the logbook! In the F-16D. If it gets any better than this, I'm not sure I can handle it. ...

Goshen's Freedom Fest 2008 air show honors veterans, celebrates ... - WNDU-TV, IN
It was Freedom Fest 2008 at the Goshen Air Center, which meant it was time for air stuntmen and women to hit the skies. From aerobatic pilots to skywriting ...

Vintage warbirds on display through weekend at Fort Collins ... - ReporterHerald.com, CO
By Anya Semenoff John Mihalek flew 37 missions in World War II. He joined the United States Army Air Forces in January 1942 when he was 22 years old and ...

In brief: Madeleine McCann; Nicholas Winterton
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
Flying Fortress Liberty Belle became the first B-17 to fly from US soil since the end of the second world war, landing at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford ...

2007 Midland Airshow and the "Confederate" Air Force! from Technorati Search for: Airshow
Richard Seaman, the "Flying Kiwi", has kept his camera lens busy! Check out the following beauties! RICHARD SEAMAN'S - 2007 Midland Airshow and the "Confederate" Air Force! Also..... CHECK OUT THE - Midland Airshow 2006! That is one helluva' lot of "beautiful iron"!

Activities continue at Battle Creek Balloon Festival and Air Show (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids) - from Aviation & Aerospace News
Activities continue today at the 25 th Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek.

Up in the sky! It's Dallas Drake! - Detroit Free Press, United States
The team said Drake will fly Friday in an F/A-18 Hornet as part of the Blue Angels' appearance at the National Cherry Festival. His plane is scheduled to ...

Drake's flight with Blue Angels rescheduled - MLive.com, MI
Detroit Red Wings press release: Red Wings forward Dallas Drake's flight with the famous US Navy Blue Angels has been rescheduled for 9 am Saturday, ...

Fly-In/Open House At Mathews Airport - Tipton Conservative, IA
Another change in this year's program is local sponsorship of the Fly-In. As costs have risen and more events have become available to share with the public ...

Airshow set to take off - Worksop Today, UK
The Red Arrows will put on a display, as will the new Typhoon jet, while the Vulcan bomber will also take to the skies for the first time in 15 years. ...

Virginia Festival Of Flight program - from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale
I attended the Virginia Festival of Flight at Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ), on the final day, Sunday. (It was held June 14 and 15). www.VirginiaFlyIn.org ...











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Jetwhine.com, which is one of our favorite blogs, is asking readers for their top picks of aviation blogs. It's work checking Jetwhine out every day. Robert Mark, the site's creator, updates it often. He also has excellent guest contributors, including Scott Spangler who is the former editor of EAA Sport Pilot Magazine. ...

Bomber takes to the skies again - BBC News, UK
"I have to say the emotion takes place on the ground, as soon as you get into the aeroplane you become unemotional." ...

Restored Vulcan bomber returns to the skies - Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
The newly-restored bomber has been dubbed the "people's aeroplane" because more than half of the £7 million needed to fund its refurbishment has come from ...

Restored Vulcan bomber returns to the skies - Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
This will allow it to take part in the air show at RAF Waddington this weekend, as well as the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Gloucestershire, ...

Waddington International Airshow from Technorati Search for: Airshow
Sam and Phil trundled off to the airshow this morning. Beth didn't want to go. As they left the rain was steady, then the heavens opened and now, at 1.30pm, the sun has come out which I hope will stay out for the rest of the show. As the weather has eased they are hoping to get the Typhoon up in the air. Also hoping to keep the wether dry for the Vulcan. The weather just held off for Falcons display team. Beth and I did see the Red Arrows going over our house this morning - Sam and Phil were ...

Classic aircraft draw crowd - Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia
... it didn't deter aviation fans like Lachlan York, 8, of Narangba, from saluting the annual open cockpit weekend at the Queensland Air Museum yesterday. ...

NTSB Finds Air Venture Crash Cause (WEAU Eau Claire) from Aviation & Aerospace News Updated Constantly
The National Transportation Safety Board says a deadly crash at EAA Air Venture last summer was partly due to a breakdown in communications between pilots. ...

NTSB releases report on EAA AirVenture crash from The Oshkosh Northwestern Local News
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - The National Transportation Safety Board says a deadly crash at EAA AirVenture last summer was partly due to a breakdown in communications between pilots.

The New Jersey Aviation Association Seeks To Save Aviation Program from RSS Feed: News
The Mercer County Community College is facing the closure of its aviation program. The aviation program has been in existence for more than 35 years and has been providing pilots to an aviation industry that will have a shortage of them in the future. Many of MCCC's program graduates are flying for New Jersey based corporations, as well as airlines, charter operations and the military. ...

Radial Renaissance from Pacific Wings Magazine by Rob
...Most "real" military aircraft all had radials as well: for the "good guys", there were aircraft like the Wildcats, Hellcats, Corsairs, Avengers, Sea Furies, Tempests, Boeing B-17s and B-29s. Even "real" trainers like the ubiquitous Stearman and Harvard had radials. The bad guys also recognised the radial's many qualities, and all the "real" German and Japanese military aircraft wore radials: Dorniers, Focke Wulfs, Junkers, Aichis, Kawanishis, Mitsubishis and Nakajimas—radials ruled! ...

How Things Work: Flying Upside Down - from Air & Space Magazine:

Young Eagles eager to take flight with Rotary Club at Kernville Airport (Kern Valley Sun) from Aviation & Aerospace News
Children flocked to Kernville Airport on Wednesday morning to participate in the Young Eagles program.

South Bend Airport Executive Director Named AAAE from Aviation & Aerospace News
The Executive Director of the South Bend Regional Airport, John Schalliol, has been named to the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Energy/Air Service Task Force. AAAE created the organization...


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Indy Transponder 30-June 0330z

Top pilots are flying fans, too - The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
By SHELBY G. SPIRES Want to see the pilot who makes even the US Navy's elite Blue Angels beam with admiration? Daredevil pilot Patty Wagstaff is slated to ...

An Angel's blessing - The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
Lambert, the flight surgeon for the Navy's Blue Angels, was at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children Friday to visit with kids who couldn't make it out ...

Coverage of the Huntsville Air show

• Winds toppled tents at air show, 11 injured - Times Daily (subscription), AL
• Storm Force 31's Keller Watts Explains Microburst at Air Show - WAAY, AL
  
• Child killed in air show accident
• Injuries at the Air Show - WHNT, AL
• At least one dead, twelve injured at Air Show - WAAY, AL
• Several hurt in air show storm - The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
• Fans weigh in at Airshowbuzz

Air Show Wraps Up At Fort Drum - WWNY TV, NY
Planes dating as far back as World War II were part of the air show on post. The air show capped off Fort Drum's Centennial Celebration marking 100 years in ...

Fort Drum Centennial Air Show - News 10 Now, NY
FORT DRUM, NY -- Thirty thousand people, and nearly that many cameras were aimed at the sky Sunday at the Centennial Air Show. "Phenomenal. ...

'A big grin' automatic at air show on Drum - WatertownDailyTimes.com, United States
Norman D. Ellickson of the Yankee Air Museum in Detroit is crew chief and flight engineer on the Yankee Lady, one of the few remaining B-17s built during ... -

Thousands flock to Berlin Airlift's anniversary from Stars and Stripes
(See photos at end of story) WIESBADEN, Germany — If Sunday proved anything, it is that Germans haven't forgotten the Berlin Airlift. ...

Vulcan a doubt for Air Tattoo - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, UK
By Andy Woolfoot ORGANISERS of the Royal International Air Tattoo are keeping their fingers' crossed that the legendary Vulcan bomber will make a flying ...

2008 Quebec International Airshow - RAF Red Arrows from PPRuNe Forums by polyglory
YouTube - 2008 Quebec International Airshow - RAF Red Arrows
Absolutely stunning in the sunset commentary in French, lasts 30 mins
Edited to add this link
YouTube - Red Arrows Display Over New York City.
They have done us proud as always.

Rocket Racing Revelations, AirVenture Oshkosh from AVwebFlash Current Issue
The drumbeat driving the march to this year's AirVenture Oshkosh will end with the roaring cacophony of the Rocket Racing League, which plans a public debut at EAA's July 28-Aug. 3 "aviation celebration." Competition rocket-driven aircraft will be unveiled and flown July 29, with full flight demonstrations planned (weather permitting) for Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Special presentations throughout the show will offer insights into the League, its modified Velocity canard-design aircraft and the 3-D "raceway in the sky" technology that defines a course to its pilots. ...

Give me 90 days: air show man - Waikato Times, New Zealand
Organisers of the ill-fated Hamilton air show are asking for more time to settle their bills. By MARTIN TIFFANY - Waikato Times | Monday, 30 June 2008 The ...

Weekend Wings #22: The Berlin Airlift - from Bayou Renaissance Man
This week saw the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, which began on June 26th, 1948. It was originally envisaged that it would be needed for only a few weeks, but due to Soviet intransigence and Western determination, it continued until September 30th, 1949. ...

The Aviator and the Little Prince - January magazine
The author and aviator disappeared in 1944, a year after he wrote the book most associated with his name, The Little Prince. The Little Prince is narrated ...

Central Baptist holds 'God and Country Sunday' - Hattiesburg American, MS
He related his experiences aboard the USS Indianapolis, a Navy battleship that was torpedoed during the final days of the war, tying together his ...

Photos -

• NAS Fallon Photocall from FenceCheck Forums
• Jamestown Air Fest from FenceCheck Forums
  

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Indy Transponder 22-June 1500z

Pilot flies chopper ‘like a magic carpet’ Examiner.com SAN CARLOS (Map, News)
Soaring hundreds of feet above San Carlos in an aerobatic helicopter, my feet are where my head should be, and my stomach is ...

Win tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2008 from FenceCheck Forums
Win tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2008 - There are 2 adult complimentary tickets to be won for the Royal International Air Tattoo which allows admission on Sunday 13th July 2008 at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. This competition will ru...

Airshow '08 revs up for next weekend The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
... Halsell in the cockpit of the space shuttle, and the five-time shuttle astronaut hopes next weekend's Airshow 2008 might inspire today's young people. ...

F-35 JSF named “Lightning II” from Warbirds Online by Scott WRG Editor
Aero-News.net has reported that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is expected to be officially dubbed the “Lightning II” in honor of the famous P-38 Lightning. The name will be worn by Navy and Marine versions as well.

Pilot to race cross-country for favorite charity Mirror, MI
Burris and Recke, who met through Women in Aviation International, have spent hours planning for the race, going over sectional charts and making sure ...

Thunder Over Michigan Attendance list update from Warbirds Online by Warbirds
The list of aircraft that will be attending the 2006 Thunder Over Michigan airshow has been updated. See the WIX post

The “Dragon” gets a face-lift. from Warbirds Online by warbirds
Trey Carroll reports that the B-25 Green Dragon is undergoing a facelift!

Green Dragon’s New Scheme from Warbirds Online by warbirds
Tim Savage and The Warbird Digest crew once again brought Green Dragon to The 1941 Historic Aircraft Group Airshow in Geneseo, NY. Mr. Savage reports that the scheme, though attractive, is temporary and will be repainted this fall. Also missing from this attractive Mitchell was the upper turret which Mr. Savage says was removed temporarily to increase the overall speed of the Dragon for use as a camera ship.

Sad News For the Warbird Community - Paul Coggan passes from Warbirds Online by warbirds
Numerous sources have informed me that Paul Coggan has passed away today. Mr. Coggan was a well respected member of the Warbird community will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

"Friends of the "Indy Air Show" in Mosul, Iraq from Indy Transponder
"Friends of the "Indy Air Show" in Mosul, Iraq from the 1-163rd Field Artillery, Indiana Army National Guard, Evansville, IN." The Indianapolis Air Show is honored to salute our veterans of the Past, Present, and Future. Join us August 22-24. http://www.indyairshow.com/

P-40M 43-5802 finds a new home with Hanger 11 from Warbirds Online by Scott WRG Editor
Hanger 11 has recently acquired P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 from The Fighter Collection and will be based in North Weald, UK along with the rest of Hanger 11’s collection. It is to be maintained in airworthy condition and will hopefully continue to grace the skies over England.

Recent GAO Report Cites Major Problems for Smithsonian; Will Corporatization Help? from Warbirds Online by Ryan Keough
For many years historic aviation enthusiasts have criticized the Smithsonian Institution and namely the National Air and Space Museum for lack of action in many of the restoration projects that fill the facilities of the Garber Annex in Silver Hill, Maryland. With the opening of the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles, many felt that the situation would change sooner than later, and in some cases it has indeed changed. Notable recent additions to the Udvar-Hazy display such as the Northrup P-61 Black Widow show that some progress is being made, but is it enough? Notable aircraft such as the Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress “The Swoose” continue to deteriorate, despite the fact the National Air & Space Museum lacks a B-17 in public display.

More Motivation from The Girls With Wings Blog by Lynda
Sometimes when I'm explaining the mission of Girls With Wings to people, they kind of look at me funny ("wait, you want to encourage girls to have an interest in aviation... uh, why...??"). Every once in a while, someone shows me that not only am I right on track, I may be a little behind. As in, some girls are way ahead of me here.

Pilot to race cross-country for favorite charity Mirror, MI
Winners of the 2400-mile Historic National Women's Air Race Classic will split a $15000 prize. "I've always been a competitive person. ...

The defence secretary took a flight in an RAF Nimrod BBC News, UK
On Saturday, the MoD came under attack for allowing a Nimrod to fly over Buckingham Palace during a flypast to mark the Queen's official birthday.

Young fliers take off Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD
Bob Scott, a Young Eagles coordinator, gave a lot of credit for the program's success to the dedication of the pilots. Besides donating their time and ...

Jack's Flying Blog: Another cool EAA video from Blogging Pilots
Just saw this on www.airventure.org It must be the first day of summer or something...Oshkosh is just over a month away.

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