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9 May
Museum of Flight Super Connie Restoration Project Update – May 6, 2008
Friday 09th May 2008 NEWS RELEASE
ADI.08/08 9th May 2008
Biggin Hill Air Fair Welcomes Indian Air Force
An elite helicopter display team – The Sarangs - from the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accepted an invitation from Air Displays International (ADI) to present their dynamic display routine at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair over the weekend of 7th & 8th June.
Flying their jet-powered Dhruv helicopters, the 4-ship formation will be making their UK debut at the show. Flown by officers of the IAF, The Sarangs are one of only three dedicated helicopter teams in the world and by joining the Royal Navy’s Black Cats and the Army Air Corps Blue Eagles at Biggin Hill, the IAF bring a ‘full house’ to the show.
The IAF team helicopters have a unique and distinctive paint scheme that features the Indian national bird, the Peacock. The display will also be a ‘first’ for the Dhruv in the UK
Dhruv helicopters are manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Operated by a crew of two with space in the cabin for up to 12 additional personnel, the sturdy type is currently in service with the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coastguard. It is capable of multi-tasking as a weapons delivery platform, for transport or in various utility roles.
Founded in October 1932, the embryo Indian Air Force was trained by Royal Air Force instructors and the first squadron operated the Westland Wapiti biplane. Over the years, many young Indians have been sent the RAF College at Cranwell (Lincs) for flying and officer training.
Colin Hitchins, ADI’s Chief Executive, says that The Sarangs will be warmly received at Biggin Hill next month.
“Their presence at Biggin Hill will underscore and strengthen the traditional international flavour of the Air Fair, while their reputation as a dynamic display strongly precedes their first UK appearance” he says.
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•See website www.airdisplaysint.co.uk for more information and pictures. Press Username and password required. Call 01959 572277 for access
Issued by Air Displays International. Media contact is Simon Ames, Director of Communications. Tel : 07785 745857 or e-mail : airfairpress@aol.com
Wednesday 07th May 2008 NEWS RELEASE
ADI.07/08 6TH May 2008
AWESOME APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER TO DEBUT AT AIR FAIR 08
An army helicopter making its debut appearance at Biggin Hill’s International Air Fair (7th & 8th June) is the Westland Agusta AH Mk 1 Apache attack helicopter, currently in front line service with the Army Air Corps (AAC).
The multi-mission Apache is a revolutionary development in the history of warfare. It is capable of inflicting massive damage to an enemy, also designed to survive heavy attack. The aggressive-looking machine can carry a large armament load selectively chosen for individual missions.
Apache helicopters also carry sophisticated electronic warfare systems that are used for reconnaissance and information gathering by day or night. A forward-looking infra-red system (FLIR) with a magnification of 40 times detects enemy targets, concurrently identifying friendly forces. The helicopter’s integrated defensive aids suite (HIDAS) is designed and built by BAE Systems.
Powered by two Rolls Royce RTM 322 turboshaft engines, the Apache has an awesome capability with air-to-air and air-to ground missiles, including the Hellfire laser guided system with warheads that can defeat all known armour. In the pods either side of the fuselage, up to 38 rocket projectiles can be loaded with selectively different warheads dependent on the type of mission. Firepower is supplemented with a 30-mm canon capable of firing 625 rounds per minute – that’s 10 shells per second.
In a typical sortie, the Mission Commander occupies the front cockpit to operate the electronic sensors and weapons systems; the pilot is seated in the elevated rear cockpit.
Pilot of the display Apache is Major Chris Whipp (37), the Officer Commanding the Command & Tactics Wing at the AAC base at Middle Wallop (Hants). His operational career includes a tour in Afghanistan with a front line Apache squadron. A native of Surrey, his family lived in Banstead where he went to school. He has served in the Army for 15 years. As a schoolboy in the early 80’s, Chris Whipp recalls visits to the Biggin Hill International Air Fair with his father and confirms that his early enthusiasm for military aviation was sparked by the military and civil air and ground displays.
“The Apache is a most effective helicopter in the attack role, supporting troops on the ground and saving lives. The sophisticated weapon systems allow us to engage enemy forces with proportionality” says Major Whipp.
The Apache will also feature in the RAF’s ‘Role Demonstration’ showing the integration of forces in the attack and support roles.
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Editorial notes: -The Apache AH Mk 1 is the UK version of the American Apache AH-64 designed and developed by McDonnell Douglas, now Boeing. The AH Mk 1 is built by Westland Agusta. -The UK’s Army Air Corps has 67 AH Mk1 Apaches in service including training machines. -AAC Front line base is Wattisham airfield in Norfolk.
Issued by Air Displays International. Media contact is Simon Ames, Director of Communications. Tel : 07785 745857 or e-mail : airfairpress@aol.com
Building the future for 50 years by Marvin Cetron
BAA ‘unaware’; BA ‘failed for foresee’ T5 problems
This Week in Aviation History
May 7, 1937 -- The world's first pressurized transport, Lockheed's XC-35, resembling a Model 12 Electra, flew for the first time.
May 8, 1949 -- The Grumman F9F-2 Panther made its service debut with VF-51..
May 9, 1917 - Boemg Aorcraft was fprmed.
May 10, 1911 -- the 2nd US Army officer was killed in the crash of an airplane. Lt. G. E. M. Kelly was also the first U.S. Army pilot of the airplane when he died.
May 11, 1915 -- The German high command ordered continuous bomb attacks on England to force that country's populace into submission.
May 12, 1936 -- The first prototype Messerschmitt Bf-110 twin-engine fighter flew for the first time.. May 13, 1940 -- Bell's XFL-1 Airbonita flew, accidentally, for the first time when during high speed taxi tests, a gust of wind caught it, and pilot Homer Barry made a circuit of the airfield. During the circuit, the flotation air bags in the wings moened, but the pilot made a successful landing.
May 14, 1943 -- The Martin B-26 flew its first missions with the 8th Air Force in Europe.
Airline CO2 emissions higher than predicted
BA-Honda in Civic Hybrid fleet deal
Accident Report: Fast, Long Mustang Landing Preliminary NTSB report says pilot intentionally ground looped aircraft to stop before veering down a steep ravine.
GULFSTREAM APPOINTS SUMI FONSEKA GENERAL MANAGER OF LONDON-LUTON SERVICE CENTER
7 May THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT BRING ON BOARD
Smart Air, Europe's New Fractional Service, Opts For the D-Jet A European jet operator has become the first fractional ownership company to use the single-engine Diamond D-Jet. Smart Air has ordered eight personal jets and has options for more. Smart Air is based in Luxembourg and will operate their fleet across Europe, planning offices in Finland, UK, France, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Germany and Italy offering access to 1,835 airports. The website doesn't offer the details o the fractional service but it looks like a fairly standard fractional service with different prices for the various areas in Europe. Deliveries of the plane are set to begin in the first quarter of 2010.
Airplane Lounges - Jaime Hayon's Jet Set (GALLERY) With its ultra sleek shape laden in silver mosaic ‘Bisazza’ tiles, Jet Set is an installation recently shown at the Milan ’08 design show, is candy for the eyes. Spanish designer Jaime Hayon says he, “Loved the idea of having the opportunity to create a humorous and more sophisticated vers…[More]
Russia to display its military power on Red Square Hidden Costs of Private Plane Ownership
So what happens when birds meet aircrafts in the sky? Well here are a few photos that speak much louder than words.
Schwarzenegger May Lose His Easy Commute
4/30: A Piper was stolen from Andros, Bahamas, flown to Jamaica and seized by authorities. Flying to foreign destinations continue to be a risk for GA aircraft.
3 May
Airlines slow down flights to save on fuel...
British Airways partners with LinkShare for affiliate program Ellen Keohane May 01, 2008 While potential partnerships with American Airlines and Continental Airlines are still reportedly under discussion for the airline, British Airways announced a different deal earlier this week. It awarded LinkShare and TradeDoubler management of its worldwide affiliate marketing program.
Sky-high tech (Kreiken) Mobile check-in. Web enabled kiosks. E-enabled aircraft. Vascular biometric scanning. You might think I’m talking about last night’s episode of CSI, but the bleeding edge of technology lies much closer than Vegas, and in fact forms the beating heart of Dutch airline giant KLM. Visit the website on http://www.cxo.eu.com
This Week in Aviation History
April 30, 1953 -- The last operational mission was flown by F-80s in the Korean War was flown. RF-80s continued to fly ops.
May 1, 1962 - The prototype Wing Derringer flew for the first time. Some famous Americans were associated with this sleek two-seat twin that resembled a Piper Aztec if Italians had designed it. Attorney F. Lee Bailey was a major investor, and Ernest K. Gann owned one of the several production aircraft.
May 2, 1935 -- AeroKnow supporter and Lincoln scholar Cullom Davis was born on this day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CULLOM!
May 3, 1950 -- The British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal was launched.
May 4, 1933 -- The Curtiss T-32 Condor biplane transport made its commercial service debut with American Airlines. May 5, 1961 -- Cdr. Alan B. Shepard, Jr. became the first legal citizen of the United States of America to fly in space when he rode a Redstone rocket and Mercury capsule "Friendship 7" on a ballistic trajectory 302 miles long (roughly from St. Louis to Chicago as the crow flies) and 115.7 miles high.
May 6, 1917 -- British ace Albert Ball, after scoring his 47th and last air kill, was "apparently" shot down and KIA. His precise cause of death was never determined.
May 7, 1937 -- The world's first pressurized transport, Lockheed's XC-35, resembling a Model 12 Electra, flew for the first time.
Bizjet Market Shows Some Softening Emerging markets in Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia have decreased industry's vulnerability to swings in U.S. economy.
Cessna 400 Headlines Company's Participation at Athens Airshow
Libelula rocket-powered helicopter backpack redefines danger
ProFlight Purchases MOTUS® Citation CJ3 Level 6 FTD April 30, 2008 - ProFlight Proficiency Flight Training of Carlsbad, California has purchased a MOTUS® Type-Specific Citation CJ3 simulation device from Fidelity Flight Simulation. This unit will include a stimulated ProLine 21 integrated avionics suite including a 3-screen display, the APP-85 AFCS, the FMS-3000 Flight Management System, and electronic charting capabilities on the adaptive flight displays. The ProFlight Citation CJ3 will be approved by the FAA at Flight Training Device Level 6, although the unit will incorporate a six axis motion base, a cross-cockpit visual display, and other features typically found only on Level D full flight simulators.
GULFSTREAM RECOGNIZES ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST G450 FLIGHT
Senate FAA Reauthorization Update: Senate Leaves Town Until May 6
German Invents Radar Camouflaging Paint A German inventor has created a radar-evading camouflage paint in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. An institute back in Germany tested the paint and discovered -- to everyone's surprise -- that it actually works. The German defense industry is starting to take an interest. By Bernhard Zand more...
Allied Museum Wants to Move into Tempelhof Airport Berlin's Tempelhof Airport is set to close after those campaigning to keep it open failed to win a referendum last weekend. Now Berlin's Allied Museum has said it would like to move into the building which West Berliners will forever associate with the 1948-1949 Berlin Airlift. By R. Jay Magill, Jr. in Berlin more...
Friday 02nd May 2008 NEWS RELEASE
ADI.06/08 2nd May 2008
BATTLE OF BRITAIN VETERAN AND UNIVERSITY AIR CADET TO SHARE BREITLING TEAM EXPERIENCE AT BIGGIN HILL
Separated in age by 67 years, an 87-year old Battle of Britain veteran who served 35 years in the Royal Air Force and a 20-year old trainee pilot with the University of London Air Squadron (ULAS) will join the world renowned Breitling Team at Biggin Hill next month to share the experience of flying a special mission with the team during the run-up to the International Air Fair (7th & 8th June). Their respective reactions will be the subject of a media de-briefing.
Wing Commander Peter Ayerst DFC (born 4th November 1920) flew operationally with the Royal Air Force from the beginning to the end of WWII, initially in France in 1939 with 73 Squadron flying Hurricanes. He was one of the first pilots to engage in combat with a Messerschmitt Bf 109. After an operational posting to the deserts of North Africa, he went on to fly high altitude Spitfires on interception over France, later joining Vickers as a Test Pilot at Castle Bromwich at the invitation of Alex Henshaw. In the 1950’s he commanded a Venom squadron in Germany.
Peter Ayerst, who lives in Beckenham (Kent), has written a book about his flying career entitled ‘Spirit of the Blue’ that was published in 2004.
Officer Cadet Fenella Allery (born 21st April 1988) is an undergraduate reading Aviation Engineering at Brunel University for a Masters degree and concurrently learning to fly with ULAS as an Officer Cadet. She has a career plan to join the RAF as a Pilot upon completion of her studies.
As a member of ULAS, Fenella has already gained mountain leader qualifications. Last summer she was student Officer-in-Charge for the squadron’s expedition to Norway to participate in hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking and white water rafting. She has 46 hours flying experience to date and plans to qualify for her Private Pilots Licence this year.
The pair will come together at Biggin Hill on Friday 6th June to meet the team on arrival from their French base, followed by briefings and preparation for their flights with selected team members in the L-39 Albatros jets of the 7-ship formation.
“Flying with the Breitling Team in their awesome jets will be an unbelievable experience” says Fenella whose training with ULAS has been on a small piston-engined aircraft.
“Meeting a Battle of Britain pilot – a legend of the air – will be a truly humbling encounter. I am really looking forward to meeting Peter Ayerst” she added
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- Issued by Air Displays International. Contact for further information is Simon Ames, Director of Communications – Tel 07785 745857 or by e-mail airfairpress@aol.com
RECORD VISITORS AT ANZAC WEEKEND FLYING DAYS The Museum’s biggest Flying Day to date occurred on Saturday when visitors flocked to see two RAAF PC-9/A’s and 170 antique and classic aircraft belonging to members of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia, as well as the Museum’s collection of historical airplanes.
Forward Air Control was the theme of the day on Saturday as we were joined by a large group of Forward Air Control pilots from the Vietnam era who were enjoying a week of reunion events including a visit to the Museum on Saturday. They were very excited to witness the Cessna O-2A, Cessna Dragonfly A37B, English Electric Canberra, T-28 Trojan and Cessna O-1 Birddog which re-created a Vietnam inspired Forward Air Control Mission. The RAAF PC-9/A’s that visited were from the Forward Air Control Development Unit based at Williamtown. The PC-9’s provided a modern Forward Air Control display which enhanced the Forward Air Control theme. One aircraft was displayed in the air while the other was on static display in the Display Hangar for visitors to enjoy.
The antique aeroplanes that joined us were both civil and military in type and were at the Museum to participate in the 32nd Annual Fly-In of the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia (AAAA). The AAAA’s are an organisation that are united in promoting the preservation, rebuilding and flying of old aeroplanes. They choose a different location every year for their Fly-In.
From the Museum aircraft collection visitors experienced the Wirraway, Spitfire Mk XVI, Spitfire Mk VIII, Boomerang, Vampire, Cessna O-2A, Dragonfly and Canberra as they flew over the skies of Temora. Joining the Museum aircraft in the sky were two Harvards, a Ryan, Austers, a Chipmunk, a Stearman, Lockheed 12A, a Kittyhawk, a Trojan, two Birddogs and Tom Moon’s Extra 300s.
Sunday’s Flying Day was rather trying as the weather was not on our side and rain limited the flying capabilities. However we were able to get through about 60% of our scheduled programme including the RAAF PC-9/A’s who displayed for the crowd and then departed back to Williamtown. We would like to thank all of our visitors that attended on Sunday and despite the inclement weather enjoyed the flying displays. Unfortunately weather is a difficult thing to predict, and although it didn’t benefit the Museum on Sunday, it was a welcome sight for our farming region which continues to endure drought.
ANZAC DAY NEWS
To participate in the remembrance of ANZAC Day the Museum aircraft conducted a flypast over the ANZAC Day Ceremony that was held at Temora’s Cenotaph. The Spitfire Mk VIII flown by Doug Hamilton and the Wirraway flown by Tom Moon were the two World War II aircraft which were involved in the flypast.
As a part of the ANZAC Day commemorations Seventeen Australian Forward Air Controllers received the United States Air Medal for their service in Vietnam at the Embassy of the United States of America in Canberra. This group of proud Australians have waited many years to receive the recognition for their efforts in Vietnam are we are immensely proud of all of them. Especially dear to our hearts are two of the medal recipients who are current Temora Historic Flight Club pilots, Bruce Wood and David Robson. Well done to you all and Thank You.
SABRE NEWS
Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter which will feature a full update of the progress that has been made with the RAAF Sabre which is being restored here at the Temora Aviation Museum.
NV Governor Asks Fossett Widow to Pay the Bills
30 April Good News from the Chanute Air Museum – April 25, 2008
Yanks Air Museum Needs EC-121 Tech Manuals - April 24, 2008
Dutch Aviodrome Hoping to Fly N749NL This Summer - April 7, 2008
Eos Airlines Files For Bankruptcy Posted Apr 27th 2008 9:44PM by Deidre WoollardFiled under: Wings When MAXJet, one of the airlines doing the London to New York business class flights folded last December I wondered who might be next. Now it seems that the answer is Eos Airlines. The NY Times reports that the company has stopped flights and filed for bankruptcy protection. When MAXJet stopped operations it was Eos that picked up their stranded passengers. Eos ran their final flights on Sunday.
In February, British Airways announced a new business-class service from London to New York. The airline has two Airbus A318 to service the new route, fitting them with lie flat beds for 31 passengers. They will likely be competing against Silverjet, the remaining small carrier doing business flights from London to New York. Eos had offered flights on Boeing 757s reconfigured with 48 seats that turned into flat beds. The flights offered gourmet foods and wines and individual DVD players at the seats for prices ranging from $3,500 to $9,000 roundtrip. The airline was a success but was simply not making enough money and failed to raise a necessary $50 million additional financing to help pay debts.
Lelystad, April, 29th, 2008- Aviodrome communicates that the old lady is prepared for flying this summer. The props are returned from England; volunteers and profs are working together to get this beautiful aircraft ready for take off. Rumours told us that next month the moment wille be there...
Aviodrome received a lot of Euro's to make the coming take-offs possible. Especially the assurance costs are very high due to European regulations. In November 2006 the last run up was made. When there's news you can read it here.
Deluxe Zeppelin Flights Over Germany
Federal Judge Orders Santa Monica To Lift Large Aircraft Ban April 29, 2008 Late yesterday in Los Angeles, a U.S. District Court judge granted the FAA’s request for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the City of Santa Monica from enforcing its ban on large aircraft operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) while the court considers the government’s request for a permanent injunction. The order is effective immediately; a hearing on the injunction is presently scheduled for May 15. Read a web article with more details on the latest developments at SMO.
Schiphol Slowdown - Grab & Curse?
Schiphol is getting less of a nice airport for the business traveller. The prices of parking at Amsterdam's international airport have gone up again, and although Privium parking has been increased, you pay a premium for being able to park close to the terminal. But what really annoys me is the increased arrogance of the concession stands, especially catering on the second floor of the D-wing. In order to keep staff to a minimum, they have to make the coffee and ring the till. There is no real incentive to speed up when there is a queue and you can be assured that when you want to catch a flight, there will be three people in front of you that want to pay with a credit-card or in Danish Kroner. The queues get longer and longer....it's crazy. These are not diamonds - it's just coffee. Keep off the tea - you queue for 10 minutes for a paper cup full of hot water and your choice of some tea-bag. The Dutch don't do milk in the tea and never resort to "coffee-milk", its like wartime evaporated milk - great for puddings, just plain HORRIBLE in tea.
The-Jet by Cirrus re-defines the meaning of personal jet in this jet age
Coming right along.
Also: Aer Lingus hates on its own airfare errors
Not UFO, but a Bee over Dagestan (Part I)
According to Russian journalist Vyacheslav Fyodorov, the UFO sighted over Dagestan on November 14, 2000 was actually an advanced Russian weapon, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
28 April
Dreamliner Gallery - Actual Showroom For the $150 Million Boeing Dreamliner (VIDEO) After spending a fortune on an empty aircraft, buyers of Boeing Dreamliner can enjoy the experience of equipping their own airplane. In the Dreamliner Gallery, a showroom created by Boeing, customers can walk in and choose the type of seats, interiors, coffee makers, entertainment systems they wan…[More]
Incredible, Alan!
I can't help but share that I flew with the Blue Angels last Wednesday! Below is a link to view the pictures!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24584&l=e95d2&id=610204848
Enjoy! Brenda
Lufthansa does mobile boarding
Health experts issue malaria warning for UK travellers
Airlines 'unhappy' at Heathrow
Market Surges For New Gulfstream Bizjet Analysts say Gulfstream has received letters of intent for some 500 G650s; first deliveries are planned for 2012.
Grob Aerospace will display its spn business jet on the static display at the new AeroExpo business and general aviation show in Prague during 25 to 27 April. Its participation marks the spn‘s debut...
Voter Apathy Seals Berlin Airport's Fate The campaign to save Tempelhof Airport had appealed to nostalgia for the hub of the Allied airlift during the Cold War. But it wasn't enough to persuade Berliners to come out on Sunday and back the referendum to keep it open. Now, however, a local film studio is eyeing the airport's potential. more...
UK aerospace industry tackles climate change 24-Apr-2008 The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) has highlighted the industry's commitment to tackling climate change with a review on aviation fuel.
IWM Duxford wins Large Visitor Attraction of the Year award IWM Duxford claims Gold prize at The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence - widely known as the “tourism Oscars”.
27 April 25 April 2008 05:41
Russia’s Tu-95 strategic bombers frighten NATO Long-range aviation of Russia’s Air Force performed another flight to patrol the air space above neutral Atlantic waters. Russian Air Force Colonel Alexander Dobryshevsky said Thursday that two strategic bombers Tu-95 MS (NATO reporting name Bear) and two Il-78 tanker aircraft conducted a 15-hour flight above the Atlantic Ocean at night of April 24
Flight pioneer Orville Wright flew over its grassy meadows, the first scheduled flight on Germany's national carrier Lufthansa took off from here and it was also the site of the Berlin Airlift. On Sunday, voters in Berlin will cast ballots on whether the city's decision to close Tempelhof Airport is the right one. By Reinhard Mohr more...
EU Questions Italy's Loan for Moribund Alitalia The Italian government plans to hand the country's ailing national airline Alitalia an emergency loan to keep it afloat. The European Union, however, is questioning the legality of the bailout. more...
Despite FAA Order, SMO Large Aircraft Ban Takes Effect Today April 24, 2008 Late yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a cease-and-desist order directing the City of Santa Monica to suspend its ban on large jet aircraft operations at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The order states: “allowing the Ordinance to take effect at this juncture in the administrative proceeding cannot be countenanced.” The City must suspend the ban within three days, or the FAA will take action to enforce the order, most likely in federal court. However, the ban went into effect today, and will remain so until withdrawn. NBAA Members should be aware that operators with Category C and D aircraft at the airport while the ban is in effect could be subject to substantial fines. NBAA will continue to monitor the situation and report all new developments. Read a copy of the FAA’s cease-and-desist order, and a separate article about the situation.
Pilot claims ‘casual racism' at BA
Thielert Engine's Future In Question Manufacturers question if they will still get their powerplants after the removal of Frank Thielert from the company.
24 April 24 April 2008 06:33
22 - 24 April 2008 Location: USA - Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL
World Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow 2008
Markets: Simulation & Training
This Week in Aviation History
April 23, 1952 -- The Martin P5M-1 Marlin flying boat made its service debut with the delivery of the first to VP-44. April 24 1945 -- In the USA, Winged Cargo, Inc. began towed glider freight service using a DC-3 and a surplus Waco CG-4A.
April 25, 1922 -- The first all-metal aircraft designed for the US Navy, the Stout ST-1, a twin-engine torpedo bomber prototype, flew for the first time..
April 26, 1972 -- In Eastern Airlines colors, Lockheed's 1011 TriStar made its commercial service debut. April 27, 1957 -- Grumman's fabulous Ag-Cat purpose-designed agricultural spray biplane, flew for the first time.
April 28, 1969 -- A helicopter exceeded 300 mph in level flight for the first time. A Bell YH-40 made the record flight using with externally mounted turbojets.
April 29, 1961 -- The aircraft carrier CVA-63, USS Kittyhawk, firrst of a new class of attack carrier equiipped with Terrier missiles, was launched. April 30, 1953 -- The last operational mission was flown by F-80s in the Korean War was flown. RF-80s continued to fly ops.
Secretary Gates praises Air Force for support of war on terrorism WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- During a press conference April 23 at the Pentagon, a reporter asked Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates about what the media have perceived as a dig at the Air Force during a speech April 21 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
US Exit proposal angers airlines
See website www.royalnavyhistoricflight.org.uk for more information. Pictures on ADI website: www.airdisplaysint.co.uk. Issued on behalf of Air Displays International by Simon Ames, Director of Communications, Contact: 07785 745857 or e-mail: airfairpress@aol.com
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