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Photo of the Day 19th June 2025.

RR299/G-ASKH, De Haviland DH.98 Mosquito T.3, in Royal Air Force colours but owned by Rolls-Royce, at the annual Woodford Air Show, some time in the 1990s.

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https://mancavgeek.co.uk/blog/photo-of-the-day-19th-june-2025/

#Manchester #Woodford #EGCD #AirShow #DeHaviland #DH98 #Mosquito #AhhDeHaviland #RAF #RoyalAirForce #RollsRoyce
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Side view of a twin propellor-engined, World War 2-era bomber aircraft taxiing along a runway from left to right.
The plane is covered in an olive-green and grey camouflage scheme, with thick black and white bands around the lower rear fuselage.
There are very pale letters "HT-E" either side of a blue, white, and red roundel outlined in yellow.
There is a blue, white, and red fin flash on the lower part of the tail, above the black serial "RR299" on the upper rear fuselage.
Lush green grass fills the foreground, with more grass leading up to a house and a fire truck in the distance, with trees beyond, under hazy grey skies.

Opernpremiere in Stuttgart: Rap trifft Opernchor – so bilderstark ist „Der rote Wal“ in Stuttgart

Grandios: Madina Frey als Gladis in „Der rote Wal – ein deutsches Herbstmärchen“ im Opernhaus Stuttgart. Foto: Matthias Baus…
#Stuttgart #Deutschland #Deutsch #DE #Schlagzeilen #Headlines #Nachrichten #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Baden-Württemberg #DerroteWal #Germany #Hiphop #Kultur #Maeckes #Oper #Opernhaus #premiere #RAF-RoteArmeeFraktion
https://www.europesays.com/de/202948/

Stuttgart: „Der rote Wal“ ist Oper als modernes Panoptikum einer ratlosen Welt. – Kultur

Rap, RAF, Ökologie: „Der rote Wal“ in Stuttgart ist Oper als rasend modernes Panoptikum für eine ratlose Welt.…
#Stuttgart #Deutschland #Deutsch #DE #Schlagzeilen #Headlines #Nachrichten #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Baden-Württemberg #Germany #Klassik #Kultur #Oper #RAF #SüddeutscheZeitung
https://www.europesays.com/de/202946/

Airshow aerial display line-up announced

Organised by Swansea Council, this year’s event aims to showcase an impressive mix of aircraft featuring world-renowned display teams.

The confirmed line-up includes:

RAF Red Arrows on both days
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
RAF Tutor Display Team
Typhoon
Team Raven
The Starlings
Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers (supported by FRF Volvo)
Gazelle Squadron
Melanie Astles Extra 330
Rolls-Royce Spitfire
NavyWings Swordfish
Firebirds

Dare-devil wing walkers at Wales Airshow in Swansea
(Image: Swansea Council)

The Wales National Airshow isn’t just about aerial acrobatics, it’s a full-scale family event with interactive exhibitions, entertainment, and military displays.

Visitors can explore military stands and vehicles, including the Royal Navy dive tank, a new addition for 2025. The family fun area will feature a fun fair, walkabout characters, and local traders, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

A replica Typhoon ground exhibit at the Wales Airshow
(Image: Swansea Council)

Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events, and Tourism at Swansea Council, said: “It’s amazing to have such a diverse line-up of aerial displays at this year’s Wales Airshow. This event is a highlight of Swansea’s summer calendar, and we anticipate another fantastic turnout.”

#CllrRobertFrancisDavies #EurofighterTyphoon #RAF #RedArrows #Spitfire #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #WalesAirshow

Red Arrows over Mumbles head at last year's Wales Airshow (Image: Swansea Council)

Dare-devil wing walkers at Wales Airshow in Swansea

A replica Typhoon ground exhibit at the Wales Airshow

How many runways can you see for Rafaela airport (Argentina) ? : The answer is on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/safr/en #rafaela #argentina #rafaelaairport #safr #raf #airport #aviation #avgeek vl

#DeclassifiedUK | BBC chief downplays Britain’s military support for Israel

"The RAF has sent more than 500 spy flights over Gaza since December 2023, which the BBC news website has mentioned just four times.

This is despite the flights taking place on days when Israel committed major massacres of Palestinians as well as British aid workers."

https://www.declassifieduk.org/bbc-chief-downplays-britains-military-support-for-israel/

#TheIsrael #Gaza #Genocide #RAF #UK #BBC

Flight: #RRR2303 ICAO code: #43C6FB Callsign: #ASCOT Operator: Royal Air Force Country: 🇬🇧 From: #AKT to #BZZ Speed: 852 kmh Altitude: 11278 m Distance: 2.6 km Angle ∆: 77.1° Direction ->: WNW Track: https://tinyurl.com/295s7tv2 History: https://www.radarbox.com/data/mode-s/43C6FB Seen: 16x #RAF #Ro

Flight: #RRR2303
ICAO code: #43C6FB
Callsign: #ASCOT
Operator: Royal Air Force
Country: 🇬🇧
From: #AKT to #BZZ
Speed: 852 kmh
Altitude: 11278 m
Distance: 2.6 km
Angle ∆: 77.1°
Direction ->: WNW
Track:
https://tinyurl.com/295s7tv2
History:
https://www.radarbox.com/data/mode-s/43C6FB
Seen: 16x
#RAF #RoyalAirForce #UnitedKingdom #Military #RadarMechelen

Sänger Maeckes schreibt Oper: „Ich war nie nur im Rap zuhause“

Heute, am 18. Juni 2025, feiert eine besondere Oper Premiere in Stuttgart. Mit „Der rote Wal – Ein deutsches…
#Stuttgart #Deutschland #Deutsch #DE #Schlagzeilen #Headlines #Nachrichten #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Baden-Württemberg #Germany #HipHop #Maeckes #Oper #RAF-RoteArmeeFraktion #Rap #Stadtkind
https://www.europesays.com/de/199731/

Pas de missile Meteor pour les F-35B britanniques avant 2030. Mauvaise nouvelle pour la RAF qui devra patienter avant d’avoir des missiles longue portée opérationnels.
https://www.dbl-constructions.fr/a-la-une/65785-pas-de-meteor-avant-2030-mauvaise-nouvelle-les-f%E2%80%9135b-britanniques-resteront-sans-missiles-longue-portee/
#F35B #Meteor #RAF #aviationmilitaire #missiles #defenseaerienne

On This Day 15th June 1996.

XV102, Vickers VC.10 C.1K, Royal Air Force, taxiing to the cargo terminal at Manchester Airport, 15th June 1996.

#Manchester #MAN #EGCC #Vickers #VC10 #RoyalAirForce #RAF #OnThisDay
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

Side view of a 4 engined jet airliner taxiing from left to right.
The plane's upper surfaces are white, while the lower sections are grey, with a dark blue stripe running along the body, covering the passenger cabin windows, separating the 2 colours.
There are black "Royal Air Force" titles on the upper forward fuselage, above a large blue, white, and red roundel on the lower body.
The white tail has the large black number "102" above a blue, white, and red fin flash.
The plane's engines are mounted in pairs on the sides of the rear fuselage, slightly in front of the tail, and have the black serial "XV102" on them.
Grey concrete apron fills the foreground, with random yellow metal frames in the background in front of pale blue fuel tanks and other buildings, under blue-grey sky.

Flight: #RRR2301 ICAO code: #43C700 Callsign: #ASCOT Operator: Royal Air Force Country: 🇬🇧 From: #AKT to #BZZ Speed: 834 kmh Altitude: 12192 m Distance: 8.4 km Angle ∆: 55.5° Direction ->: WNW Track: https://tinyurl.com/29fzwwbq History: https://www.radarbox.com/data/mode-s/43C700 Seen: 33x #RAF #Ro

Flight: #RRR2301
ICAO code: #43C700
Callsign: #ASCOT
Operator: Royal Air Force
Country: 🇬🇧
From: #AKT to #BZZ
Speed: 834 kmh
Altitude: 12192 m
Distance: 8.4 km
Angle ∆: 55.5°
Direction ->: WNW
Track:
https://tinyurl.com/29fzwwbq
History:
https://www.radarbox.com/data/mode-s/43C700
Seen: 33x
#RAF #RoyalAirForce #UnitedKingdom #Military #RadarMechelen

How many runways do you see for Rafaela airport (Argentina) ? : The answer is on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/safr/en #rafaela #argentina #rafaelaairport #safr #raf #airport #aviation #avgeek vl

🇬🇧 UK | 🇮🇷 IRAN
🔴 UK Sends Jets to Protect Middle East Bases

🔸 PM Keir Starmer deployed combat and refueling aircraft to safeguard UK bases amid Israel-Iran tensions.
🔸 Britain had previously intercepted Iranian attacks but stayed out of this round of drone interceptions.

#UK #Iran #MiddleEast #RAF #Israel

🚨NEWS🚨

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said military planes are being sent to the Middle East for contingency support. He declined to reveal details or comment on whether the UK was informed about Israeli strikes or plans to join the conflict.

#UK #KeirStarmer #MiddleEast #MilitarySupport #IsraelStrikes #RAF #Geopolitics #Defense #ContingencyPlan #UKPolitics