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Northolt Nightshoot XVIII doesn't really need introduction from us, given the popularity of these events with the enthusiast community. Whilst this was the 18th in the long series of nightshoots, it also marked the 100th anniversary of RAF Northolt, which celebrated the occasion two days before the nightshoot – which was held on Thursday 5th [...]
Biggin Hill is an historic airfield which requires no introduction for most aviation enthusiasts having formerly been RAF Biggin Hill. During the airfield’s time in RAF service, based squadrons took a lead role in the air defence of London when it was used by the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War and famously [...]
The nightshoots at Northolt have become a ‘must do’ for many enthusiasts and often set the standard when it comes to lighting, aircraft and organisation. Adam Duffield headed to London for the 17th event - the second of 2014 - to see what organiser Phillip Dawe and his team had managed to attract. Additional photography [...]
Found in the heart of Northamptonshire, Sywell Aerodrome under the eyes of brothers Jack and Geoff Linnell opened in 1928 occupying merely the western portion of the present airfield. Home to air races and displays during its early days, the grass aerodrome soon became a hub of activity and the place to be. Now some [...]
On 31st July 1914 the first incarnation of the Swiss Air Force was formed as a direct result of World War One using commandeered aircraft. Now, 100 years later, the centenary is being marked by a four day airshow spread over two weekends. Adam Duffield attended the first two days and reports for AeroReosurce. Located [...]
The quiet and quaint seaside town of Dawlish is one of the smallest yet highly attended airshows of the season. The award winning show put on by Kev Wills and his team brings families and enthusiasts en masse to this natural amphitheatre. Duncan Monk reports from a packed Smugglers Hill. The Dawlish Airshow has a [...]
Held bi-annually, Farnborough International Air Show is one of the world's largest exhibitions and air displays, with billions in trade deals struck and new conceptsexhibited during the five-day trade show - followed by two days of public air shows. Adam Chittenden reports for AeroResource after a scorching week in Hampshire. Farnborough Air Show 2014 was [...]
Unlike the lead up to most Royal International Air Tattoo’s the weather wasn’t the hot topic during the weeks prior to RIAT 2014. With the star attendee, the F-35, being involved in a fire incident a matter of weeks prior to the airshow whether the aircraft would be given flight approval in time for the [...]
The RAFs premier official airshow, Waddington is the first major show of the season in the UK and marks the start of a frantic July for many aviation enthusiasts. After the success that was the 2013 show, and with the promise of some interesting static and flying items, could the 2014 event live up to [...]
Located in the south west of Japan, and sitting on the North Coast, Miho Air Base is home to the 3rd Tactical Airlift Wing of the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). Like many JASDF facilities, for one day a year the base is opened to the local community and a selection of static and [...]
