Originally designed as a civilian airliner in the 1960’s the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar later become a vital asset to the Royal Air Force transport fleet. March 2014 brings to an end the RAF service of the famous ‘trijet’. History In the late 1960’s American Airlines released a specification for a wide-body airliner to fly their [...]
After 2012 restored faith in RIAT for many enthusiasts, it was always going to be a difficult year to follow. With the recent hard-hitting budget cuts for the US military, participation was the topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Michael Buckle reports from RAF Fairford on a hot year for RIAT 2013. With the [...]
While the focus of the world is on London and the 2012 Olympic games, Bristol and the ballooning community once again came together at Ashton Court for their annual gathering. Michael Buckle attended the sun-blessed event for AeroResource. Now in its 34th year and with good weather progressively moving in over the days leading up [...]
With the looming privatization of the UK Search and Rescue cover and its new Royal recruit, the RAF SAR has recently been a topic on the tip of many tongues. 2011 marks Seventy Years of RAF Search and Rescue, Michael Buckle reports from 202 Sqn ‘D flight’ on the important job that SAR crews carry [...]
As the South West’s largest family event, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta rarely fails to deliver. 2011 brought a record-breaking crowd to celebrate 40 years of ‘Made in Bristol’. Michael Buckle reports from Ashton Court for AeroResource. This year the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta enters its 33rd year of operations. In 2011 its creator Don [...]
2011 marked the 40th Anniversary of the world famous Royal International Air Tattoo, over the last 40 years the show has made history, and inspired thousands, Michael Buckle was present at the celebratory event. In 1971 in aid of the Royal Air Forces Association, North Weald hosted the first Air Tattoo. The show had a [...]
