The Vulcan Restoration Trust (VRT) have announce that Vulcan XL426 will be moving to a new home under cover at London Southend Airport. XL426, owned by the VRT, will relocate to the airport’s Hangar 6 for an initial five-year period…
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Digital ATC Tower for London City Airport
It has been announced that London’s City Airport is to become the first UK airport to build and operate a digital Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, with a multi-million pound investment in the technology. Working closely with NATS,…
Italian Tornado for Cosford show
The flying display line-up for the RAF Cosford Air Show received another exciting boost this week, with the news that the Italian Air Force will be sending a Tornado to perform on Sunday 11th June. It is hoped that the…
Boeing KC-46A Tanker Joins Flight Test Programme
Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test programme, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, the second low-rate…
Steam engine nameplate for Battle of Britain Memorial
A piece of railways history is to be unveiled at the Battle of Britain Memorial in Kent following the presentation of the squadron badge and original nameplate from a steam locomotive. The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society presented the items…
Posted in Historic Aviation, Military History
USAF Heavyweights for RIAT
The US Air Force has confirmed that two of its largest and most formidable aircraft will be flying into RAF Fairford this summer to take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo. The bombers, a B-52H Stratofortress and a B-1B…
View XL426 up close on April 23, 2017
A ‘Visit Vulcan XL426’ open day event is due to be held at (London) Southend Airport on Sunday April 23, from 10.00 to 16.00 hours. The Vulcan Restoration Trust (VRT) team will be on hand to give visitors guided tours…
HISTORIC BLADE LOANED TO JET AGE MUSEUM
An historic artefact which helped propel aviation into the jet age will go on public display in Gloucester thanks to the RAF Charitable Trust. The blade, part of the propeller fitted to the experimental turbo-prop Gloster Trent Meteor I EE227,…
Red Arrows set for Blackpool Air Show
The RAF Red Arrows display team is set to perform on both days of the annual Blackpool Air Show, which takes place above the Promenade on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August. It’s the first time that the Reds will…
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Flywheel at Bicester Heritage returns for 2017
The organisers of Flywheel at Bicester Heritage – Historic Promotions – have confirmed the third annual showcase celebrating classic winged and wheeled vehicles will take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June, kick-starting a summer of British motorsport and…
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