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RAF Brize Norton Nightshoot
In the last 12 months or so, more and more nightshoots have started appearing all over the country ranging from small quiet civilian affairs to busy evenings on an operational airbase. On Saturday October 29, it was the turn of one such base to open its doors for around 200 keen aviation enthusiasts. With the promise of some ‘heavies’ on show, the first RAF Brize Norton Nightshoot was a chance to catch something a little different, and a little larger, to the norm. Over the last few years, the Royal Air Force’s transport hub of RAF Brize Norton has seen [...]
Northolt Nightshoot XXI
With the number of nightshoots at RAF Northolt now sitting in the twenties, there really is no introduction needed for the nocturnal activities that take place on the West London base’s flightline. AeroResource’s Jamie Ewan and Ben Montgomery joined around 200 photographers ‘under the lights’ for the latest instalment and second of 2016 - Northolt Nightshoot XXI. Organised under the knowledgeable leadership of Phil Dawe and his small but dedicated team, Northolt Nightshoot events have set ‘the standard’ for nocturnal aviation photoshoots since their inception in January 2009 – an event that saw just 60 photographers and six airframes taking part. Now, [...]
Ostrava NATO Days 2016
Found in the north-eastern corner of the Czech Republic near the border with Poland, the small city of Ostrava is the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region and, since its inception in 2001, been the setting for the annual NATO days show. Duncan Monk reports from Ostrava NATO days 2016. This show has grown from a small ‘after work hours’ capability demonstration of various army and police units at the Ostrava exhibition ground in Černá louka to a fully blown two day security event showcasing both NATO and Czech forces at the Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport. With the motto of the [...]
Old Buckenham Airshow 2016
Set on the grounds of a former Eighth Air Force heavy bomber base, Old Buckenham Airshow 2016 made a welcome return in late July with two days of flying action. Whilst the 2016 show may not have had Hollywood royalty attending like the previous year, there was a promise of more horsepower on show than ever before. One of just two official airshows to be held within Norfolk, Old Buckenham airfield is normally used to a steady stream of General Aviation visitors and onlookers however, for one weekend a year the airfield aims to bring some of the best aircraft [...]
RAF Cosford Jaguars final prowl
After the withdrawal of the SEPECAT Jaguar from Royal Air Force frontline service on April 30, 2007, a number of airframes were destined for a new role within the service as part of 238 Squadron, No1 School of Technical Training (No1 SoTT). However, with technology and methods evolving, some of the elements within the training given are no longer required. This lead to the announcement from RAF Cosford that the final ever taxi run of an RAF Jaguar would take place on August 31, 2016. Not wishing their second retirement to slip away quietly, 238 Squadron were on hand to [...]
Bucharest International Air Show 2016
The air arms of Eastern European states have long attracted Western enthusiasts. However, as more and more of these ex-communist nations become integrated with Europe and NATO, their military equipment tends to follow suit leading to interesting, and often colourful, Soviet types being replaced with grey fighters from the USA. Whilst Romania has indeed ordered F-16s that are due to start deliveries this year, it is still one of the last bastions of the MiG-21 LanceR in Europe. The best place to see these charismatic jets, along with the other aircraft of the Romanian Armed Forces, is the annual Bucharest International Air [...]
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2012
The beginning of May traditionally sees the start of the years airshow season. Adam Duffield takes a look at the Abingdon Air & Country Show for AeroResource as it starts the 2012 season. The Abingdon [...]
3(F) Squadron 100th Anniversary
May the 13th 2012 saw 3 Squadron become 100 years old and celebrate the event with a ceremony full of pomp and circumstance, as would be expected in both Jubilee and Olympic year. Steve Smith [...]
70 Years of RAF Search and Rescue
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 [...]
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2011
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 [...]
RAF Cosford – The End of a Work Horse
The RAF Museum at Cosford received their latest addition in August 2011, the C-130 has been the work horse of forces throughout the world and early August marked the end for the RAF's XV202. Steve [...]
Royal International Air Tattoo 2011
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 [...]
Duxford Flying Legends 2011
The Flying Legends Airshow is fairly unique in the UK aviation calendar. Nowhere in the country attracts such a large and diverse range of historic warbirds. Steve Smith and Mark Graham were there for AeroResource... [...]
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Mark Forest spent two days with the 2nd MAW at MCAS Cherry Point and New River to get up close with the squadrons at work, and bring this report for AeroResource. North Carolina USA is [...]
Yeovilton Air Day 2011
Celebrating 40 years of the Lynx helicopter and featuring star acts such as a Polish Air Force MiG-29 and the French Navy role demo team, RNAS Yeovilton Air Day proved to be one of the [...]
NAS Oceana
In early summer 2011 Mark Forest, on behalf of AeroResource, was granted access to visit NAS Oceana in Virginia and spend the day with the host unit; the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO [...]
Andrews Naval Air Facility
During early May 2011 AeroResource were invited to visit the Naval Air Facility Washington to photograph their based aircraft and meet with our host squadron for the day, Electronic Warfare Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) “Star Warriors”, [...]
Halfpenny at War
The Northern Forties Historical Re-Enactment Group are attendees at numerous events across Britain, from country fairs to airshows and the chances are you will have come across a member before without realising it. The 21st [...]
