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Pembrokeshire Herald
03-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Royal Marines Cadets in Milford Haven appeal for new recruits
The legendary fighter plane is due to make the first of several visits soon SPITFIRE flights are coming to Swansea Airport in a few days' time. The famous Second World War fighter plane with its rumbling Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will take to the skies for paying customers on May 11 and five dates in June, July, August and September. Representatives of Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance, which operates the airport at Fairwood Common, are thrilled at the tie-up with the company involved, The company has three T.9 Spitfires and flies seven days a week from its Biggin Hill Airport headquarters south-east of London, and at airports in Surrey, the Cotswolds, Norwich and Blackpool. commercial manager Darren Dray said he hoped the new flights will give a boost to Gower and Swansea. 'I think it's going to be a beautiful place to fly from,' he said. One Spitfire will come to Swansea on each flying date, with all three T.9s potentially visiting over the course of the season. Extra flying dates will be added if the current ones sell out. Although a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the flights are expensive. There are 30-minute, 45-minute and 55-minute options costing £3,375, £4,875 and £5,875 respectively, which include a free video of the flight and a victory roll. All the planes have dual controls. The company said the costs of restoring and operating a Spitfire were high, with various key components having to be replaced at set intervals to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance – a group of experienced aviation enthusiasts – said it was pleased with progress at the Swansea Council-owned airport, which it began operating on a temporary basis last September. 'There is a real buzz about the place,' said alliance chairman Bob Oliver. 'We are delighted to welcome to operate at Swansea Airport throughout the summer. We are in discussions with a number of other companies and hope this will be the first of many exciting aviation opportunities.' The airport has two flying clubs, a skydive business, a dog-friendly cafe now open seven days a week, plus Thai food four evenings a week. Mr Oliver said the alliance has acquired a fire engine, fuel bowser, operations truck, two static caravans for staff and pilot use, and grounds maintenance equipment. An entertainments licence application for evening events has been submitted to the council. The alliance has 150-plus members, a board, and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It has two paid part-time operations staff, with a third due to join this year. The council intends to look for a long-term operator for the airport, which was requisitioned during the Second World War for use as an air defence airfield, via a competitive tender process. The airport occupies some 450 acres and has two runways. Its terminal building was opened in 1957 by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader.
Pembrokeshire Herald
03-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Tributes paid to Paul Lucas BEM JP, respected surveyor and community leader
The legendary fighter plane is due to make the first of several visits soon SPITFIRE flights are coming to Swansea Airport in a few days' time. The famous Second World War fighter plane with its rumbling Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will take to the skies for paying customers on May 11 and five dates in June, July, August and September. Representatives of Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance, which operates the airport at Fairwood Common, are thrilled at the tie-up with the company involved, The company has three T.9 Spitfires and flies seven days a week from its Biggin Hill Airport headquarters south-east of London, and at airports in Surrey, the Cotswolds, Norwich and Blackpool. commercial manager Darren Dray said he hoped the new flights will give a boost to Gower and Swansea. 'I think it's going to be a beautiful place to fly from,' he said. One Spitfire will come to Swansea on each flying date, with all three T.9s potentially visiting over the course of the season. Extra flying dates will be added if the current ones sell out. Although a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the flights are expensive. There are 30-minute, 45-minute and 55-minute options costing £3,375, £4,875 and £5,875 respectively, which include a free video of the flight and a victory roll. All the planes have dual controls. The company said the costs of restoring and operating a Spitfire were high, with various key components having to be replaced at set intervals to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance – a group of experienced aviation enthusiasts – said it was pleased with progress at the Swansea Council-owned airport, which it began operating on a temporary basis last September. 'There is a real buzz about the place,' said alliance chairman Bob Oliver. 'We are delighted to welcome to operate at Swansea Airport throughout the summer. We are in discussions with a number of other companies and hope this will be the first of many exciting aviation opportunities.' The airport has two flying clubs, a skydive business, a dog-friendly cafe now open seven days a week, plus Thai food four evenings a week. Mr Oliver said the alliance has acquired a fire engine, fuel bowser, operations truck, two static caravans for staff and pilot use, and grounds maintenance equipment. An entertainments licence application for evening events has been submitted to the council. The alliance has 150-plus members, a board, and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It has two paid part-time operations staff, with a third due to join this year. The council intends to look for a long-term operator for the airport, which was requisitioned during the Second World War for use as an air defence airfield, via a competitive tender process. The airport occupies some 450 acres and has two runways. Its terminal building was opened in 1957 by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader.
Pembrokeshire Herald
02-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Spitfire experience flights are coming to west Wales
The legendary fighter plane is due to make the first of several visits soon SPITFIRE flights are coming to Swansea Airport in a few days' time. The famous Second World War fighter plane with its rumbling Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will take to the skies for paying customers on May 11 and five dates in June, July, August and September. Representatives of Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance, which operates the airport at Fairwood Common, are thrilled at the tie-up with the company involved, The company has three T.9 Spitfires and flies seven days a week from its Biggin Hill Airport headquarters south-east of London, and at airports in Surrey, the Cotswolds, Norwich and Blackpool. commercial manager Darren Dray said he hoped the new flights will give a boost to Gower and Swansea. 'I think it's going to be a beautiful place to fly from,' he said. One Spitfire will come to Swansea on each flying date, with all three T.9s potentially visiting over the course of the season. Extra flying dates will be added if the current ones sell out. Although a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the flights are expensive. There are 30-minute, 45-minute and 55-minute options costing £3,375, £4,875 and £5,875 respectively, which include a free video of the flight and a victory roll. All the planes have dual controls. The company said the costs of restoring and operating a Spitfire were high, with various key components having to be replaced at set intervals to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance – a group of experienced aviation enthusiasts – said it was pleased with progress at the Swansea Council-owned airport, which it began operating on a temporary basis last September. 'There is a real buzz about the place,' said alliance chairman Bob Oliver. 'We are delighted to welcome to operate at Swansea Airport throughout the summer. We are in discussions with a number of other companies and hope this will be the first of many exciting aviation opportunities.' The airport has two flying clubs, a skydive business, a dog-friendly cafe now open seven days a week, plus Thai food four evenings a week. Mr Oliver said the alliance has acquired a fire engine, fuel bowser, operations truck, two static caravans for staff and pilot use, and grounds maintenance equipment. An entertainments licence application for evening events has been submitted to the council. The alliance has 150-plus members, a board, and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It has two paid part-time operations staff, with a third due to join this year. The council intends to look for a long-term operator for the airport, which was requisitioned during the Second World War for use as an air defence airfield, via a competitive tender process. The airport occupies some 450 acres and has two runways. Its terminal building was opened in 1957 by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spitfire experience flights are coming to Swansea
Spitfire flights are coming to Swansea Airport in a few days' time. The famous Second World War fighter plane with its rumbling Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will take to the skies for paying customers on May 11 and five dates in June, July, August and September. Representatives of Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance, which operates the airport at Fairwood Common, are thrilled at the tie-up with the company involved, The company has three T.9 Spitfires and flies seven days a week from its Biggin Hill Airport headquarters south-east of London, and at airports in Surrey, the Cotswolds, Norwich and Blackpool. commercial manager Darren Dray said he hoped the new flights will give a boost to Gower and Swansea. "I think it's going to be a beautiful place to fly from," he said. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here READ MORE: Man dies in incident that closed road and caused power cut READ MORE: Shoppers face threat of £100 fines as ANPR cameras go up at popular Welsh retail park from today One Spitfire will come to Swansea on each flying date, with all three T.9s potentially visiting over the course of the season. Extra flying dates will be added if the current ones sell out. Although a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the flights are expensive. There are 30-minute, 45-minute and 55-minute options costing £3,375, £4,875 and £5,875 respectively, which include a free video of the flight and a victory roll. All the planes have dual controls. The company said the costs of restoring and operating a Spitfire were high, with various key components having to be replaced at set intervals to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance - a group of experienced aviation enthusiasts - said it was pleased with progress at the Swansea Council-owned airport, which it began operating on a temporary basis last September. "There is a real buzz about the place," said alliance chairman Bob Oliver. "We are delighted to welcome to operate at Swansea Airport throughout the summer. We are in discussions with a number of other companies and hope this will be the first of many exciting aviation opportunities." The airport has two flying clubs, a skydive business, a dog-friendly cafe now open seven days a week, plus Thai food four evenings a week. Mr Oliver said the alliance has acquired a fire engine, fuel bowser, operations truck, two static caravans for staff and pilot use, and grounds maintenance equipment. An entertainments licence application for evening events has been submitted to the council. The alliance has 150-plus members, a board, and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It has two paid part-time operations staff, with a third due to join this year. The council intends to look for a long-term operator for the airport, which was requisitioned during the Second World War for use as an air defence airfield, via a competitive tender process. The airport occupies some 450 acres and has two runways. Its terminal building was opened in 1957 by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader.
Wales Online
01-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Spitfire experience flights are coming to Swansea
Spitfire experience flights are coming to Swansea The legendary fighter plane is due to make the first of several visits soon A Spitfire mid-flight (Image: ) Spitfire flights are coming to Swansea Airport in a few days' time. The famous Second World War fighter plane with its rumbling Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will take to the skies for paying customers on May 11 and five dates in June, July, August and September. Representatives of Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance, which operates the airport at Fairwood Common, are thrilled at the tie-up with the company involved, The company has three T.9 Spitfires and flies seven days a week from its Biggin Hill Airport headquarters south-east of London, and at airports in Surrey, the Cotswolds, Norwich and Blackpool. commercial manager Darren Dray said he hoped the new flights will give a boost to Gower and Swansea. "I think it's going to be a beautiful place to fly from," he said. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here One Spitfire will come to Swansea on each flying date, with all three T.9s potentially visiting over the course of the season. Extra flying dates will be added if the current ones sell out. Although a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the flights are expensive. There are 30-minute, 45-minute and 55-minute options costing £3,375, £4,875 and £5,875 respectively, which include a free video of the flight and a victory roll. All the planes have dual controls. The company said the costs of restoring and operating a Spitfire were high, with various key components having to be replaced at set intervals to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Article continues below The entrance to Swansea Airport, Gower (Image: Richard Youle ) Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance - a group of experienced aviation enthusiasts - said it was pleased with progress at the Swansea Council-owned airport, which it began operating on a temporary basis last September. "There is a real buzz about the place," said alliance chairman Bob Oliver. "We are delighted to welcome to operate at Swansea Airport throughout the summer. We are in discussions with a number of other companies and hope this will be the first of many exciting aviation opportunities." The airport has two flying clubs, a skydive business, a dog-friendly cafe now open seven days a week, plus Thai food four evenings a week. Mr Oliver said the alliance has acquired a fire engine, fuel bowser, operations truck, two static caravans for staff and pilot use, and grounds maintenance equipment. An entertainments licence application for evening events has been submitted to the council. The alliance has 150-plus members, a board, and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It has two paid part-time operations staff, with a third due to join this year. Article continues below The council intends to look for a long-term operator for the airport, which was requisitioned during the Second World War for use as an air defence airfield, via a competitive tender process. The airport occupies some 450 acres and has two runways. Its terminal building was opened in 1957 by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader.
