[GAR] Battle of France 75 – Pt.8 – No. 1 Squadron Hurricane exploits in France

Huw Hopkins posted: "When the Royal Air Force's No. 1 Squadron moved to France in September 1939 they were regarded as one of the finest squadrons in one of the finest air forces in the world. However, whilst being exemplary flyers, during the course of the Battle of France t" New post on GAR Battle of France 75 – Pt.8 – No. 1 Squadron Hurricane exploits in France by Huw Hopkins When the Royal Air Force's No. 1 Squadron moved to France in September 1939 they were regarded as one of the finest squadrons in one of the finest air forces in the world. However, whilst being exemplary flyers, during the course of the Battle of France the Luftwaffe would test their mettle in combat for the first time. Despite maintaining their reputation of excellence into the field of combat and achieving much success, the relentless toil in the skies over France would take its toll on the men of No. 1 Squadron. Huw Hopkins charts this period in the squadron's illustrious history.   Read more of this post Huw Hopkins | June 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/ttqgZ Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/06/09/battle-of-france-75-pt-8-no-1-squadron-hurricane-exploits-in-france/

[ GAR] Airshow Review – Duxford VE Day 70 Anniversary Airshow 2015

Shaun Schofield posted: "In a year of significant anniversaries, IWM Duxford kicked off its season commemorating the events of 70 years ago, when Victory in Europe was achieved. Shaun Schofield reports for GAR. It's probably fair to say that no other airshow venue is so well suit" New post on GAR Airshow Review – Duxford VE Day 70 Anniversary Airshow 2015 by Shaun Schofield In a year of significant anniversaries, IWM Duxford kicked off its season commemorating the events of 70 years ago, when Victory in Europe was achieved. Shaun Schofield reports for GAR. Read more of this post Shaun Schofield | May 29, 2015 at 12:00 pm  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/QPOO8 Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/05/29/airshow-review-duxford-ve-day-70-anniversary-airshow-2015/

[GAR] Airshow Review – Shuttleworth VE Day 70 Anniversary Airshow 2015

Kieran Lear posted: "It's finally the season to be jolly again as the airshow season returns, kicking off in sensational style with the Shuttleworth Collection, based at Old Warden, just west of Biggleswade. Commemorating 70 years since Victory in Europe, the season premiere " New post on GAR Airshow Review – Shuttleworth VE Day 70 Anniversary Airshow 2015 by Kieran Lear It's finally the season to be jolly again as the airshow season returns, kicking off in sensational style with the Shuttleworth Collection, based at Old Warden, just west of Biggleswade. Commemorating 70 years since Victory in Europe, the season premiere event was a thoroughly enjoyable day out despite Mother Nature's best efforts to scupper the flying programme. Kieran Lear donned the suncream...and the anorak, and writes for GAR! With photographs by James Wheeler. Read more of this post Kieran Lear | May 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/pSSRq Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/05/28/airshow-review-shuttleworth-ve-day-70-anniversary-airshow-2015/

[GAR] Airshow Review – Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015

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Elliott Marsh posted: "The Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 promised much but in the event, suffered a raft of cancellations and some terrible weather - the airshow organiser's nightmare.  Despite the setbacks, there was still plenty to enjoy, as Elliott Marsh reflects. Exp" New post on GAR Airshow Review – Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 by Elliott Marsh The Abingdon Air & Country Show 2015 promised much but in the event, suffered a raft of cancellations and some terrible weather - the airshow organiser's nightmare. Despite the setbacks, there was still plenty to enjoy, as Elliott Marsh reflects. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | May 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm |  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/c2EjY Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/05/13/airshow-review-abingdon-air-country-show-2015/

[GAR] Vintage Aviation – The Great War Display Team: Creating the Spectacle

Elliott Marsh posted: "The Great War Display Team (GWDT) has long been a staple of the British airshow circuit. With the World War One centenary commemorations being a focal point at many events between 2014 and 2018, the team is in the midst of its busiest airshow seasons to d" New post on GAR Vintage Aviation – The Great War Display Team: Creating the Spectacle by Elliott Marsh The Great War Display Team (GWDT) has long been a staple of the British airshow circuit. With the World War One centenary commemorations being a focal point at many events between 2014 and 2018, the team is in the midst of its busiest airshow seasons to date. Elliott Marsh recently sat down with GWDT Team Leader Gordon Brander and Junkers CL1 pilot Richie Piper to discuss how the team produces its trademark "whirling historical carousel". Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | March 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm | T URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/kS1d1 Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/03/16/vintage-aviation-the-great-war-display-team-creating-the-spectacle/

BlogGAR – RIAT 2010, a Raptor retrospective

Gareth Stringer posted: "Gareth Stringer takes a look back at one day at RAF Fairford, as RIAT 2010 was about to get under way.  Friday 16 July 2010, jump in the car, drive to the Cotswolds, meet Karl Drage, dump one of our vehicles (I can't actually remember where) and drive on " New post on GAR BlogGAR – RIAT 2010, a Raptor retrospective by Gareth Stringer Gareth Stringer takes a look back at one day at RAF Fairford, as RIAT 2010 was about to get under way. Read more of this post Gareth Stringer | March 7, 2015 at 11:00 am URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/nxN60

[GAR] Aviation Feature – The Bombing of Dresden, 13/14 February 1945

Elliott Marsh posted: "On the night of 13/14 February 1945, RAF Bomber Command carried out a raid on the city of Dresden, the capital of Saxony, Germany. For all intents and purposes, this was a standard mission undertaken in much the same way as any other sortie; yet, in the w" New post on GAR Aviation Feature – The Bombing of Dresden, 13/14 February 1945 by Elliott Marsh On the night of 13/14 February 1945, RAF Bomber Command carried out a raid on the city of Dresden, the capital of Saxony, Germany. For all intents and purposes, this was a standard mission undertaken in much the same way as any other sortie; yet, in the wake of the tremendous loss of life and destruction it caused, it would be regarded as one of the most controversial events of World War Two. 70 years on, Elliott Marsh draws together the experiences of the men who partook in the raid and the civilians they bombed to tell the story of the fateful night which seared the name 'Dresden' into the annals of history. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | February 13, 2015 at 12:00 pm |  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/oSDXM Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/02/13/aviation-feature-the-bombing-of-dresden-1314-february-1945/

[GAR] D-Day 70 – Pt.32 – Epilogue: The Cost of Liberty

New post on GAR D-Day 70 – Pt.32 – Epilogue: The Cost of Liberty by Elliott Marsh GAR's D-Day 70th anniversary series draws to a close as Elliott Marsh reflects on the human cost of the Allied air campaign before, during and after Operation OVERLORD, with a particular focus on the experiences of RAF Bomber Command's airmen. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | December 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm |  URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/H1gi4

[GAR] Aviation Profile – Brian Smith

Elliott Marsh posted: "Brian Smith has been a prominent name in the warbird industry for more than 25 years, with over 25,000 hours under his belt and a career in airshow display flying that has seen him working for the Old Flying Machine Company, The Fighter Collection, the Ai" New post on GAR Aviation Profile – Brian Smith by Elliott Marsh Brian Smith has been a prominent name in the warbird industry for more than 25 years, with over 25,000 hours under his belt and a career in airshow display flying that has seen him working for the Old Flying Machine Company, The Fighter Collection, the Aircraft Restoration Company, the Historic Aircraft Collection and numerous other vintage aircraft operators. GAR looks back at his life in the airshow industry, from the Turbulent Team to the mighty Grumman Bearcat. Words by Elliott Marsh. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | December 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/BtgWz Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/12/11/aviation-profile-brian-smith/

GAR [New post] Exercises and Deployments – Hawgsmoke 2014

The Thunderbolt II stays one of my preferred aircraft

Rob Edgcumbe posted: "Every two years the USAF A-10 community gathers to hold a weapons competition. The exercise is called Hawgsmoke and this year it was held at Davis Monthan AFB in Arizona. Rob Edgcumbe was there for GAR to see the A-10 in its natural environment. The bi" New post on GAR Exercises and Deployments – Hawgsmoke 2014 by Rob Edgcumbe Every two years the USAF A-10 community gathers to hold a weapons competition. The exercise is called Hawgsmoke and this year it was held at Davis Monthan AFB in Arizona. Rob Edgcumbe was there for GAR to see the A-10 in its natural environment. Read more of this post Rob Edgcumbe | July 24, 2014 at 7:30 pm | Tags:URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/RDUaO

GAR Airshow Review – Flying Legends 2014

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Huw Hopkins posted: "The 2014 edition of Flying Legends marked the 21st instalment of The Fighter Collection's annual airshow. Over the years it's given us many cherished memories, and on paper the 2014 show looked set to deliver us many more; indeed it did, with numerous déb" New post on GAR Airshow Review – Flying Legends 2014 by Huw Hopkins The 2014 edition of Flying Legends marked the 21st instalment of The Fighter Collection's annual airshow. Over the years it's given us many cherished memories, and on paper the 2014 show looked set to deliver us many more; indeed it did, with numerous débuts and one-off special moments, despite the numerous challenges the show came up against. Huw Hopkins takes a look at the show for GAR. Read more of this post Huw Hopkins | July 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/lUD4r

Global Aviation Magazine – Issue 24: June / July 2014

Admin posted: "Issue 24 of Global Aviation Magazine has arrived and is FREE to access and download. Here's a look at what's inside Issue 24 - the final ever issue of GAM: QF-4 Phantom's Last Stand: The legendary F-4 Phantom II still serves the United States Air For" New post on GAR Global Aviation Magazine – Issue 24: June / July 2014 by Admin Here's a look at what's inside Issue 24 - the final ever issue of GAM: Read more of this post Admin | June 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/3OgFt