[GAR] Editorial – May 2016 – A ramble from 40,000ft

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Elliott Marsh posted: "In the May editorial, Elliott Marsh ponders the ease of foreign travel and why more people don't attend airshows abroad to see rare aircraft that they bemoan never appear in the UK. We also preview the content for the coming month. It's been a long 'off s" New post on GAR Editorial – May 2016 – A ramble from 40,000ft by Elliott Marsh In the May editorial, Elliott Marsh ponders the ease of foreign travel and why more people don't attend airshows abroad to see rare aircraft that they bemoan never appear in the UK. We also preview the content for the coming month. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | May 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm | Categories: News | URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-n5K Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/05/04/editorial-may-2016-a-ramble-from-40000ft/

[GAR] Military Exercise – Frisian Flag 2016

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Tom Gibbons posted: ""Welcome to Fighter Town Leeuwarden" - with these words Colonel Denny 'Trash' Traas – Base Commander, Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands, welcomed media representatives to Exercise Frisian Flag 2016 held between 11 and 22 April. Tom Gibbons was there fo" New post on GAR Military Exercise – Frisian Flag 2016 by Tom Gibbons "Welcome to Fighter Town Leeuwarden" - with these words Colonel Denny 'Trash' Traas – Base Commander, Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands, welcomed media representatives to Exercise Frisian Flag 2016 held between 11 and 22 April. Tom Gibbons was there for GAR, with additonal photogrphy from Kevin Wills. Read more of this post Tom Gibbons | May 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-n7j Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/05/06/military-exercise-frisian-flag-2016/

[GAR] The Old Flying Machine Company – Pt.2 – From the Cockpit: Spitfire Mk.IX MH434

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Elliott Marsh posted: "Five of the Old Flying Machine Company's pilots offer their recollections of flying the famous Spitfire Mk.IX MH434.  Comments compiled by Elliott Marsh, with images as credited. John Farley Former test pilot John Farley is well known for his work on the" New post on GAR The Old Flying Machine Company – Pt.2 – From the Cockpit: Spitfire Mk.IX MH434 by Elliott Marsh Five of the Old Flying Machine Company's pilots offer their recollections of flying the famous Spitfire Mk.IX MH434.  Comments compiled by Elliott Marsh, with images as credited. John Farley Former test pilot John Farley is well known for his work on the Hawker P1127 and Harrier projects. The following is an extract from his book, […] Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | March 14, 2016 at 11:59 am    | URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-mF4 Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/03/14/the-old-flying-machine-company-pt-2-from-the-cockpit-spitfire-mk-ix-mh434/

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[GAR] Historic Aviation Nostalgia – Blackbushe 1978-1984

Elliott Marsh posted: "Paul Filmer's trip down memory lane continues as he looks back at the many vintage aircraft that visited Blackbushe in the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst Blackbushe was not the closest airfield to where I grew up, it was the most interesting airport in a wide ar" New post on GAR Historic Aviation Nostalgia – Blackbushe 1978-1984 by Elliott Marsh Paul Filmer's trip down memory lane continues as he looks back at the many vintage aircraft that visited Blackbushe in the 1970s and 1980s. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | March 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm | Categories: Airports, Aviation History and Nostalgia, Feature, Vintage aviation, Warbirds | URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-mEC http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/03/11/historic-aviation-nostalgia-blackbushe-1978-1984/

[GARt] Editorial – February 2016 – Aviation & Cinema: “It’s complicated”

Elliott Marsh posted: "In his second monthly editorial of 2016, Elliott Marsh explores the difficult relationship between aviation and cinema. On 1 February 2016, the UK Civil Aviation Authority published its consultation document on the proposed air display and low flying perm" New post on GAR Editorial – February 2016 – Aviation & Cinema: "It's complicated" by Elliott Marsh In his second monthly editorial of 2016, Elliott Marsh explores the difficult cinematic relationship between aviation and computer graphics. OFMC's Mk.IX MH434 – a true aviation film star! © James Kightly – www.VintageAeroWriter.com Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | February 2, 2016 at 12:11 pm URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-lNs Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/02/02/editorial-february-2016-aviation-cinema-its-complicated/

[GAR] Editorial – January 2016 – East Anglia’s Winter Wonderland

Elliott Marsh posted: "Elliott Marsh introduces GAR's forthcoming articles and discusses the pleasure of Winter aviation entertainment. Happy new year, one and all! With Christmas and 2015 now disappearing into the rear view mirror, eyes turn to 2016.  UK and European airshow n" New post on GAR Editorial – January 2016 – East Anglia's Winter Wonderland by Elliott Marsh Elliott Marsh introduces GAR's forthcoming articles and discusses the pleasure of Winter aviation entertainment. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | January 5, 2016 at 11:56 am | | URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-lPa Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/01/05/editorial-january-2016-east-anglias-winter-wonderland/

[GAR] Airshow Review – Shuttleworth Uncovered 2015

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Huw Hopkins posted: "Heralding the public display début of the Bristol Scout replica, the final display by Vulcan XH558 and much more besides, the Shuttleworth Collection's Uncovered 2015 season closer was one to remember. Huw Hopkins writes. Since its inception in 2011, Shut" New post on GAR Airshow Review – Shuttleworth Uncovered 2015 by Huw Hopkins Heralding the public display début of the Bristol Scout replica, the final display by Vulcan XH558 and much more besides, the Shuttleworth Collection's Uncovered 2015 season closer was one to remember. Huw Hopkins writes. Read more of this post Huw Hopkins | November 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-knh Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/11/17/airshow-review-shuttleworth-uncovered-2015/

[GAR] Battle of Britain 75 – Pt.15 – Duxford Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Air Show 2015

Elliott Marsh posted: "Commendable focus on its overarching theme and a monumental 17 Spitfire finale made IWM Duxford's Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Air Show on 19-20 September 2015 one to remember. Elliott Marsh writes. In the wake of the Shoreham incident and the scrut" New post on GAR Battle of Britain 75 – Pt.15 – Duxford Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Air Show 2015 by Elliott Marsh Commendable focus on its overarching theme and a monumental 17 Spitfire finale made IWM Duxford's Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Air Show on 19-20 September 2015 one to remember. Elliott Marsh writes. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | October 28, 2015 at 12:00 pm URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/WZIod Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/10/28/battle-of-britain-75-pt-15-duxford-battle-of-britain-75th-anniversary-air-show-2015/

[GAR] Military Exercise – Thracian Star 2015

Elliott Marsh posted: "Exercise Thracian Star 2015 saw the Bulgarian Air Force joining its NATO partners at Graf Ignatievo AB to develop interoperability between air forces. Jeroen van Veenendaal writes. It has been 11 years since Bulgaria became a NATO member. Former US Presid" New post on GAR Military Exercise – Thracian Star 2015 by Elliott Marsh Exercise Thracian Star 2015 saw the Bulgarian Air Force joining its NATO partners at Graf Ignatievo AB to develop interoperability between air forces. Jeroen van Veenendaal writes. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | October 14, 2015 at 12:00 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/CZSDI Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/10/14/military-exercise-thracian-star-2015/

[GAR] Aviation Event Review – Goodwood Revival 2015

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Huw Hopkins posted: "The 2015 edition of the Goodwood Revival saw a large gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This, along with select other warbirds, made up just part of the world-renowned event that celebrates a " New post on GAR Aviation Event Review – Goodwood Revival 2015 by Huw Hopkins The 2015 edition of the Goodwood Revival saw a large gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This, along with select other warbirds, made up just part of the world-renowned event that celebrates a bygone era for three days every September. Huw Hopkins immersed himself in the atmosphere. Read more of this post Huw Hopkins | October 13, 2015 at 12:05 pm URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/y775t Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/10/13/aviation-event-review-goodwood-revival-2015/

[GAR] Battle of Britain 75 – Pt.12 – RAF Biggin Hill’s Day of Infamy, 30/08/40

Elliott Marsh posted: "The seven-week period from 18 August to October 1940 saw RAF Biggin Hill, Kent, facing the brunt of the Luftwaffe's campaign against Fighter Command's airfields in the southeast. In the course of the 16 bombing raids against the airfield, 43 people were k" New post on GAR Battle of Britain 75 – Pt.12 – RAF Biggin Hill's Day of Infamy, 30/08/40 by Elliott Marsh The seven-week period from 18 August to October 1940 saw RAF Biggin Hill, Kent, facing the brunt of the Luftwaffe's campaign against Fighter Command's airfields in the southeast. In the course of the 16 bombing raids against the airfield, 43 people were killed and scores more wounded. Elliott Marsh looks at the events of 30 August 1940, during which dozens of men and women were killed in one brief raid by just nine German bombers. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | August 30, 2015 at 12:00 pm URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/YDV9o Comment    See all comments Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/08/30/battle-of-britain-75-pt-12-raf-biggin-hills-day-of-infamy-300840/