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Powys County Times
05-05-2025
- Powys County Times
The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80
Thousands of people lined the Mall to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows during the RAF flypast for the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in London. Leading the flypast was the Lancaster, the most successful RAF heavy bomber of the Second World War, watched from the Buckingham Palace balcony by the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Hundreds of spectators lined Waterloo Bridge to see the aircraft over the Thames and despite intermittent rain the flypast went ahead as planned. These are the planes that were involved: – Lancaster One of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world, it was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester, on May 31 1945. The war against Japan ended before it was deployed and it did not take part in any hostilities, but it remains a symbol of those who died in service of the country. – Voyager The Voyager, based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, is a modified civilian passenger aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 291 passengers and cargo all over the world, this Voyager was flown by Flight Lieutenant Jason Alty, Flight Lieutenant Will Ricketts, Flight Lieutenant Andy Theobald and Sergeant Handibode. – A400M Atlas The Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, a contemporary plane, can carry up to 37 tonnes and 116 passengers. It was used heavily when the UK evacuated civilians from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021. – C-17 Globemaster The C-17 Globemaster is a long-range aircraft which can carry heavy loads and is used in combat as well as humanitarian missions. It has been used to support operations in the UK and overseas including providing support to Ukraine and delivering aid to the Middle East during the crisis in Gaza. – P8 Poseidon MRA1 Based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, the Poseidon is a maritime patrol aircraft. It has sensors and weapons for anti-submarine warfare, and can also be used in search and rescue efforts. It can detect, identify and monitor targets above and below the waves. – Typhoon FGR4 There were six Typhoons involved in the flypast, flanking other aircraft as they flew over London. Typhoons are based permanently at RAF Coninsby in Lincolnshire and Lossiemouth, where they are ready to respond to potential threats in UK and Nato air space, the Ministry of Defence said. – Rivet Joint An electronic surveillance aircraft, Rivet Joint has sensors which can detect emissions from communications, radar and other systems. It has been used as part of Operation Shader, the UK's contribution in ongoing military intervention in Iraq. – F-35B Lightning Flying on each wing of the Rivet Joint were F-35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham in Norfolk. The F-35B Lightning is a short take-off and vertical landing aircraft that can operate from aircraft carriers including the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class ships. – The Red Arrows The Red Arrows, formally known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, provided the colourful finale to the flypast. Since the Red Arrows' first season in 1965, they have performed almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries. The Red Arrows are led by Red 1, Squadron Leader Jon Bond. The former frontline Typhoon pilot, from Essex, joined the RAF in 2006. The 2025 season is his second year as team leader, responsible for choreographing the new display routine, which is seen by millions of people at big events and air shows.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80
Thousands of people lined the Mall to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows during the RAF flypast for the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in London. Leading the flypast was the Lancaster, the most successful RAF heavy bomber of the Second World War, watched from the Buckingham Palace balcony by the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Hundreds of spectators lined Waterloo Bridge to see the aircraft over the Thames and despite intermittent rain the flypast went ahead as planned. These are the planes that were involved: – Lancaster One of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world, it was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester, on May 31 1945. The war against Japan ended before it was deployed and it did not take part in any hostilities, but it remains a symbol of those who died in service of the country. – Voyager The Voyager, based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, is a modified civilian passenger aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 291 passengers and cargo all over the world, this Voyager was flown by Flight Lieutenant Jason Alty, Flight Lieutenant Will Ricketts, Flight Lieutenant Andy Theobald and Sergeant Handibode. – A400M Atlas The Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, a contemporary plane, can carry up to 37 tonnes and 116 passengers. It was used heavily when the UK evacuated civilians from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021. – C-17 Globemaster The C-17 Globemaster is a long-range aircraft which can carry heavy loads and is used in combat as well as humanitarian missions. It has been used to support operations in the UK and overseas including providing support to Ukraine and delivering aid to the Middle East during the crisis in Gaza. – P8 Poseidon MRA1 Based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, the Poseidon is a maritime patrol aircraft. It has sensors and weapons for anti-submarine warfare, and can also be used in search and rescue efforts. It can detect, identify and monitor targets above and below the waves. – Typhoon FGR4 There were six Typhoons involved in the flypast, flanking other aircraft as they flew over London. Typhoons are based permanently at RAF Coninsby in Lincolnshire and Lossiemouth, where they are ready to respond to potential threats in UK and Nato air space, the Ministry of Defence said. – Rivet Joint An electronic surveillance aircraft, Rivet Joint has sensors which can detect emissions from communications, radar and other systems. It has been used as part of Operation Shader, the UK's contribution in ongoing military intervention in Iraq. – F-35B Lightning Flying on each wing of the Rivet Joint were F-35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham in Norfolk. The F-35B Lightning is a short take-off and vertical landing aircraft that can operate from aircraft carriers including the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class ships. – The Red Arrows The Red Arrows, formally known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, provided the colourful finale to the flypast. Since the Red Arrows' first season in 1965, they have performed almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries. The Red Arrows are led by Red 1, Squadron Leader Jon Bond. The former frontline Typhoon pilot, from Essex, joined the RAF in 2006. The 2025 season is his second year as team leader, responsible for choreographing the new display routine, which is seen by millions of people at big events and air shows.
Irish Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Punchestown Festival day 5 tips: Robbie Power's selections for Saturday
After a cracking few days of action at the Punchestown Festival, the curtain comes down on the National Hunt season at the Co Kildare venue today. The SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle at 3.42 is the feature race and looks a good opportunity for Brighterdaysahead to return to winning ways in the absence of Lossiemouth after she was well beaten when finishing fourth in the Champion Hurdle. She's got to leave that below par run at Cheltenham well behind her. That was definitely well below what she is capable of and that performance wouldn't even be good enough to win this race. At the price she is, I'd be trying to avoid her and take her on with Jade De Grugy, who was second to Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, and I think she has a good chance here against the favourite. The Handicap Chase at 3.05 is wide open. Gordon Elliott does well with his staying chasers. Fortunedefortunata won a Grand National trial at this venue back in February before finishing fifth in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter a few weeks later. The ground drying out would be a big concern for him, but one I think has a good each way chance is Tom Gibney's Meyo, who is down towards the bottom of the handicap. He was third at Down Royal on his last start and looks capable of running into a place again under Mike O'Connor. JP McManus has three interesting runners in the Palmerstown House Estate Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase at 4.15. The target for Canal End had been the Irish Grand National, but he didn't quite make the cut to get in and I'd have huge respect for him with Mark Walsh on his back for Peter Fahey. But Majestic Force is the one I'm siding with to win for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore. She was a good winner when stepping up to three miles at Wexford in a beginners chase on her last start and in her first start this season in Cork she was second when beaten half a length by Spindleberry. We've seen what Spindleberry has gone on to do and off a mark of 126 I think she will be very competitive. The Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at 4.50 is a fantastic renewal. Click on this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest Cheltenham Festival news and top stories from the Irish Mirror direct to your phone on WhatsApp. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Willie Mullins is responsible for nine of the 12 runners and I'm going to take him on with Lulamba, who I thought was robbed by Poniros in Cheltenham. I think he can get compensation here for that narrow defeat for Nicky Henderson, with James Bowen replacing Nico de Boinville in the saddle. D Art D Art is one who is probably open to improvement in the Lawlor's Of Naas Handicap Hurdle at 5.25, but dropping back in trip would be a slight concern. Wellington Arch is the one I like here for Jonjo & A J O'Neill, who won a handicap chase at this venue on Thursday with Petit Tonnerre. Wellington Arch won a handicap hurdle at Aintree last month when beating Kopeck De Mee. That is strong form and he sneaks in towards the bottom of the handicap with a weight of 10-6 and I think he has a great chance. The DAR Golf Construction (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at 6.00 is a very interesting bumper and all eyes will be on Quantum Boy for Willie and Patrick Mullins in the colours of JP McManus. He won a point-to-point by 40 lengths when trained by Jonathan Fogarty before changing hands and that was very impressive. It will be interesting to see what he does on his racecourse debut. Bet of the day - Lulamba - 4.50
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lossiemouth being primed for next season says Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins has set his sights on the next season with Lossiemouth, after deciding to withdraw his star mare from the Punchestown Festival. Lossiemouth, who has won 11 of her 14 starts, successfully defended her title in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month and followed it up with a win in the Aintree Hurdle in early April. Despite expectations that she would compete against the geldings in the Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday, connections decided against it. She was also expected to aim for consecutive wins in Saturday's SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle, but was not confirmed on Tuesday. Explaining her absence, Mullins said: 'She misses Punchestown but she will be back next season. I don't think we'll be going to France with her. 'It's disappointing to miss the last day of the season but she'll be fine in a week or two and we'll prepare her for next season.'
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Willie Mullins pulls Lossiemouth out of mouthwatering Champion Hurdle clash vs Constitution Hill and State Man… again
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WILLIE MULLINS has pulled Lossiemouth out of her mouthwatering Punchestown Champion Hurdle clash against Constitution Hill and State Man. Rich Ricci's incredible grey mare was around 3-1 to serve it up over two miles to the two big boys over in Ireland. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Lossiemouth is out of Punchestown's Champion Hurdle Credit: PA But Closutton boss Mullins has pulled the plug on her run after failing to include her in the five-day confirmation stage. Constitution Hill, who has been schooling over fences after falling on his past two runs, was included. As was State Man for Mullins, who fell at the last with the Champion Hurdle at his mercy. Gordon Elliott's Brighterdaysahead is in the huge Friday contest, as is Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace. Mullins has also included County Hurdle winner Kargese and third Absurde, as well as Daddy Long Legs and Winter Fog. The all-conquering handler has left El Fabiolo in the race too, despite him being declared for Tuesday's Champion Chase. For Lossiemouth, she could yet run at Punchestown but in Saturday's Mares' Champion Hurdle over 2m4f. The decision to pull her from the top two-mile contest is a repeat of what happened at last month's Cheltenham. Lossiemouth made a mockery of her rivals in the Mares' Hurdle over 2m4f. And though Mullins said it was ultimately the right decision to run her there, there was a massive case of 'what might have been' after the unbelievable ending to the Champion Hurdle. Golden Ace benefitted from Constitution Hill and State Man's falls after Brighterdaysahead ran out of steam entirely on the run-in to win at 25-1, with 66-1 Burdett Road in second. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
