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Alan Howell Reports:
Last having appeared at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in 2006, English Electric Canberra XH134 returned to the air show for 2013, and while it did not perform in the aerial display portion of the festivities, it did fly in under its own power to RAF Fairford, and was on static display throughout the show, which sold out both days with an attendance of over 130,000 visitors over the course of the weekend.
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Its arrival at Fairford after the short hop from nearby Kemble marked a milestone in a long restoration and a significant step on the path to seeing XH134 actively featuring on the aerial display circuit. During a lull in the Air Tattoo display, an interview with the Canberra’s operators, Midair Squadron, confirmed their intention to develop a routine with their pair of Hawker Hunters (G-XMHD & G-VETA) which should be active by next season. Its debut will be eagerly anticipated by those of us who remember seeing very spirited displays by the type in the past, though it’s likely that future displays will be rather less exhuberant, in order to extend the active life of the airframe.
at 2010 Cotswold Air Show.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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