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Peter Vacher's Hurricane (G-HUPW / R4118) called into Popham for the
Charles Church Memorial Fly-in on 29th June.
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Last update: 09/07/08

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Test pilots final reunion

Posted 08/07/08

Rolls Royce test pilots from all over the world have gathered for a special reunion at Popham airfield in Hampshire.
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Red Bull Air Race -
Detroit: Round Three
Saturday 12th July
13:00-14:00 Channel 4

Konnie Huq and Dougie Anderson introduce action from the third round of the season from Detroit, as pilots, including Britain's Paul Bonhomme, compete to finish the complex set of aerial manoeuvres in the quickest time possible.
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The Day of the Kamikaze
Saturday 12th July
19:30-21:00 Channel 4
The story of the Japanese suicide pilots, featuring US archive footage of their wartime attacks. Also included are video drama sequences revealing how volunteers were trained for their final missions, plus interviews with Allied personnel who survived the hostilities. (rpt)

Fighter Pilot: Afghanistan
Saturday 12th July
20:00-21:00 ITV4

Series following the lives of RAF pilots in action over Afghanistan.

The IV sqaudron provide air support for coalition troops on the ground in Kadahar, Afghanistan, while back at RAF Cottesmore, with 300 guests due to arrive, rain threatens to wash out the annual summer ball.

Vulcan 607
By Rowland White

VULCAN 607 is the gripping story of the men and machines involved in the first “Black Buck” bombing mission to Stanley airport, in the Falklands, during the 1982 conflict. Read more >>

Flying Legends 2007

The Official DVD of the world's greatest Warbirds air show all filmed with multiple ground cameras and in-cockpit mini cams! Highlights include a NINE Spitfire tailchase, Nimrod and Hind formation, two Ju 52s and an Me 109, a new build Fw 190 taxiing, a display by a P-39, 2 Mustangs and an F-15E (!), B-17 Sally B and Mustang tailchase, plus a 24-ship Balbo grand finale and much, much more! Extras include a complete Flightline walk and unedited Catalina and Me 109 mini cam film!

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Spitfire Memorial Proposal