Air

10 January 20141 min read

Huge military plane flies figure-of-8 over Sandown

This morning an RAF C-130J flew two figure-of-eights over Sandown, heading over Lake as it left the area.

23 July 20131 min read

Police lead enquiries into pilot missing in the English Channel

As we have several readers who are pilots, we thought this release just in from the police may be of interest.

18 July 20131 min read

Fundraising aviation fair at Vintage Aircraft Club International Rally

There'll be lots to see at the charity fair and International rally at the weekend. Don't miss the auction on Saturday afternoon.

29 October 20121 min read

Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society launch new prints at exhibition

One day exhibition to celebrate the launch of two new prints by renowned local aviation artist Ivan Berryman.

2 October 20121 min read

Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society social evening

Find out more about the restoration of the B-N Islander at next social evening.

1 September 20121 min read

Aircraft down in Freshwater (Updated & Gallery)

Aircraft has to perform emergency landing only 1.5Km from where it took off. More detail on the pilot and passengers. Image: Jake Priddle ©

20 August 20121 min read

Saunders Roe Princess: Commemoration ceremony and flypast

60th anniversary celebration being marked with commemoration ceremony and seaplane flypast at 12.28pm on Wednesday in East Cowes.

12 May 20121 min read

Spithead Express Service Exhibition In Ryde

If you're into Island history, you'll love this exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of Ryde Airport's Spithead Express Service

7 September 20111 min read

Look Out For Commemorative Flypast Next Week

Look out for this flypast next Tuesday of six seaplanes in recognition of the 80th anniversary of the last Schneider Trophy Contest

12 July 20111 min read

FlyBe Policy On Military Regalia Reversed Thanks To Isle of Wight War Veteran

Complaint by pensioner sparked change in policy for taking military regalia on FlyBe flights free of charge. Good on ya Alec!

9 June 20111 min read

‘Blind Spot’ Was Result Of Aircraft Tragedy

Investigation concludes that one of the planes was in a blind spot just seconds before the collision. Our sincerest thoughts are with the friends and family of the two who died in this tragedy.

8 April 20111 min read

Bembridge Airfield Under New Management

Vectis Gliding Club to manage the airfield

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