Monday, September 8, 2014

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Ivanoff wins thrilling Texas shootout * Red Bull (International) | France's Nicolas Ivanoff claimed his http://www.redbull.com/en/stories/1331677103523/red-bull-air-race-dallas-2014-finals-reportfirst Red Bull Air Race World Championship win since 2009 with a stunning display of flying at the Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, on a day that saw championship leaders Hannes Arch and Paul Bonhomme both...

Photos: Ivanhoff scores first Red Bull Air Race victory at Texas Motor Speedway - mySanAntonio.com (blog)

SLIDESHOW: Red Bull Air Race - FOX 4 News 

Selfridge ends its open house and air show on high-flying notes * The Macomb Daily | Women in aviation, was not only the theme of the Open House & Air Show, Sept. 6-7, but played a significant role in the display on the ground and the performances in the blue skies over Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township. “I think...

Children Paint Capital Airshow Plane on Closing Day - FOX40 | RANCHO CORDOVA - The http://fox40.com/2014/09/07/children-paint-capital-airshow-plane-on-closing-day/Capital Airshow wrapped up Sunday evening. Throughout the day, crowds lined the runway to watch the final planes taking off and landing. Besides watching and touring the planes and jets, children had a chance to actually paint one of the planes....

 'Best commemoration in years' as Portrush airshow draws to end * Belfast Newsletter | This re-arranged Portrush airshow has been hailed a success by the town's Royal British Legion branch. The legion takes part in an annual beach commemoration to round off the two-day aerial extravaganza, which was held in the east of the town for the...

20 000 attend Big African Air Show - The Herald  | Event organiser Mr Isaac Levy thanked the Air Force of Zimbabwe and the Government for the support rendered for the event.  “We have had a remarkable participation by the AFZ and assistance in the preparatory stages which we appreciate,” he said.  “We thank all people who came from all corners of the world to Zimbabwe to watch the event being held in the Zimbabwean skies after 20 years.”...

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Victory Show: Second World War extravaganza attracts thousands of military ... - Leicester Mercury ...Highlights of this year's show, the ninth year it has been held at Foxlands Farm, included a parachute drop commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Arnhem. Rare vintage military vehicles packed the display fields, while visitors were thrilled by fly-pasts by classic war planes, including the legendary P-51 Mustang and Spitfire, Hurricanes and a B-25 Mitchell bomber....

Iowa City Aerohawks Air Show wows crowd - Iowa City Press Citizen  | The 22nd annual Iowa City Aerohawks Air Show took place Sunday afternoon as more than 100 remote-controlled airplanes and helicopters were on display on the ground and in the air....

WWII P-51″Mustang” Pilot Jerry Yellin – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Tuesday 8pm (EASTERN) · WarbirdRadio.com | WARBIRD RADIO – Noted military aviation author and former WWII P-51 pilot Jerry Yellin shares his story this Tuesday night with Matt Jolley. Mr. Yellin landed on Iwo Jima March 7, 1945, strafed...

PB4Y-2 Privateer — best long-range patrol aircraft of WW II? · Travel for Aircraft | The Convair PB4Y-2 Privateer was a significantly improved Consolidated B-24 Liberator model built for long-range patrol requirements from the U.S. Navy. Notably the dual tail fins disappeared in favor of a tall single vertical fin. Less obvious but no less significant are round (instead of oval engine nacelles) since the super and turbo chargers were eliminated (patrolling was flown below 10,000 feet), the addition of powered side turrets as well as a top turret (for a total of two) and a seven-foot plug fuselage extension between the cockpit and wing....

Air Classic Race Champions Use Winnings To Create New Aviation Scholarship ... * PR Newswire | Stanger said there is a rich history of groundbreaking women in aviation from Amelia Earhart, through women's efforts during wartime to recreational women's air racing that started in 1929 with the First Women's Air Derby. According to Stanger, women...

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