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	Brize Norton
		Brize Norton is the largest RAF Station in the UK.
		Brize was opened in 1937, fought a bombing war from '39 to '45and was used to train airborne forces, before being handed over to the USAF in 1950.
		Of course, Brize Norton pre-dates the RAF station.
	www.strum.co.uk /wessex/brizen.htm (467 words)

	Brize Norton & Bampton
		An early 1960s view of Brize Norton and Bampton station from the approach road, showing how the hangers of RAF Brize Norton came to dominate the scene.
		Prominent in the background is one of the original hangers of Brize Norton airfield, at this time under the command of the USAF.
		Brize Norton and Bampton's good shed was the last of the three such East Gloucestershire Railway structures to survive.
	www.martin.loader.btinternet.co.uk /Bampton.htm (1357 words)

	RAF Brize Norton -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		With the arrival of the Globemaster (C-17 in (The airforce of the United States of America; defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space) USAF service) and the future (A subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances) Airbus (additional info and facts about A400M) A400M the base has an assured future.
		With the closure of the home of the (additional info and facts about C-130 Hercules) C-130 Hercules, (additional info and facts about RAF Lyneham) RAF Lyneham the RAF's transport fleet will be further consolidated at Brize Norton.
		The RAF's (additional info and facts about Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft) Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft, currently envisaged to be a fleet of (additional info and facts about Airbus A330 MRTT) Airbus A330 MRTTs, will be based at Brize Norton.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/raf_brize_norton2.htm (333 words)

	space : oxfordshire villages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Brize Norton may be a small village but its name is known throughout the world.
		After the war the USAF came in with their B36 and B47 bombers, but in 1965 Brize Norton returned to RAF control and became the Transport Command station which it still is today.
		The Greenwoods, who were connected with the Manor of Brize Norton for some 300 years, remained Catholics throughout the 17th century, but one member of the family was nominally Church of England to avoid paying the taxes imposed on Catholics at that time.
	www.spaceagency.co.uk /villages/v_detail.php?id=651 (811 words)

	The Communities of Brize Norton and Carterton
		The town of Carterton and the village of Brize Norton lie adjacent to one another in the South of the Cotswolds.
		Carterton is one of Oxfordshire’s newest towns serving RAF Brize Norton.
		Brize Norton and Carterton are well placed for tourists to the Cotswolds, Oxford and the Upper Thames Valley.
	www.brizenorton.org.uk /community/brize_norton (687 words)

	Royal Air Force Brize Norton - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Squadrons from Brize Norton continued to operate throughout D-Day, towing airborne forces in gliders to many landing zones in France, and were involved in the operation to capture the coastal battery at Merville.
		Those events were recalled recently when Mr Timothy Horn, the son of the Station Commander of Brize Norton in 1944, visited the unit.
		It is perhaps interesting to reflect that Squadrons from RAF Brize Norton were operating in the early hours of D-Day, and since that time the Unit has been involved in supporting the UK Armed Forces in every major conflict.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafbrizenorton/news/2004/news_jun04_03.html (491 words)

	RAF Brize Norton - United States Nuclear Forces
		Brize Norton was officially handed over to the USAF on 16 April 1951, but it was not until the following year that the first SAC aircraft arrived.
		In September 1953 the first B-47E Stratojet 6-engined bombers of the 305th BW deployed to Brize Norton from Limestone (Loring) AFB in Maine.
		On 1 April 1965 the RAF took back control of Brize Norton, which was to become a Transport Command base.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/facility/brize_norton.htm (526 words)

	UK MILITARY SPOTTING
		Brize Norton is between Brize Norton village and Carterton town, south of the A40, about 22 miles West of Oxford.
		Presuming you are coming from the A40, come off onto the B4477 (signposted for RAF Brize Norton) and follow this road.
		You soon enter Brize Norton village, straight over the first roundabout you see (generally follow signs for Carterton, not Curbridge).
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /spotting/brize_norton.html (2185 words)

	Reclaim The Bases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Owned by the USAF for a time, and still partly used by the USAF, Brize Norton is today the UK's main tanker and transport base, supporting both air campaigns (refueling) and ground actions (transport for troops and material).
		Brize Norton was used in all "major" conflicts, most recently both Gulf wars, ex-Yougoslavia, and Afghanistan.
		March & Peace Camp at RAF Brize Norton.
	www.reclaimthebases.gzzzt.net /nbases_22.html (110 words)

	Falkland Islands Tourism
		It is advisable to check the coach timings with RAF Brize Norton on the day of travel.
		About fifteen miles along the dual carrigeway there is a signpost to the left for RAF Brize Norton.
		Passengers who are visiting the Falkland Islands and wish to leave their cars at Brize Norton are normally allowed to do so.
	www.tourism.org.fk /flights-2.htm (636 words)

	Brize Norton
		On Saturday 23rd of April a demonstration of around 200 marched from the centre of Carterton to the gates of RAF Brize Norton.
		Brize is the largest RAF base in the country and is the point of exit and re-entry for most British troops going to Iraq or Afghanistan.
		I must say that I was completely wrong about that, and it was extremely effective, not only getting a hearing from the families of the servicemen, but also gaining good publicity on Central TV and the BBC, and we even got mentioned in Murdoch's Sun.
	www.stopwar.org.uk /new/news/BrizeNorton.htm (1011 words)

	Indymedia UK - RAF Brize Norton Antiwar Demo and Peace Camp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Carterton is host to RAF Brize Norton - Britains main airbase for waging the war and occupation in Iraq.
		It has been very noticeable over the last years how many more planes are flying in and out of Brize Norton in support of our attack on and then occupation of Iraq but these are two other aspects of the base's role;.
		The Gulfstream jet has flown from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire at least twice and RAF Northolt at least six times since October 2002, according to Chris Yates, aviation security editor for the authoritative Jane's Information Group.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2005/04/310148.html (956 words)

	MercoPress - Falklands-Malvinas & South Atlantic News
		Royal Air Force Brize Norton will temporarily close its runway from mid-September 2005 through to January 2006 for maintenance and capability expansion work which means Falkland Islands passengers will have to check in at least four hours before departure.
		Aircrafts normally operating from Brize Norton will be deployed to RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, some 10 miles west of Brize Norton, which inevitably will demand more time and patience from passengers.
		However, to enable security processing, baggage transportation and the timely loading of aircraft, the latest check-in time at RAF Brize Norton will be increased by 2 hours for the duration of the runway closure.
	www.falkland-malvinas.com /Detalle.asp?NUM=6071 (794 words)

	Indymedia UK - People doin' it at Brize Norton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Four people are currently locked to each other on the runway at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, stopping aircraft carriers on which troops are currently being sent to the Gulf.
		Brize Norton is the RAF’s main transport centre, and today 360 British troops are due to be flown out to join the UK contingent of the war effort.
		By using their bodies to prevent transport aircraft taking off the activists are hoping to send a clear signal to the people of Britain that the war can be stopped.
	indymedia.org.uk /en/2003/02/54728.html (447 words)

	Oxford Sports Network - News
		Perennial contenders Brize Norton were written off by some after a slow start to their season, but they are finishing in style, lifting the County Junior Shield and the Witney Senior Cup in the same week, and they may yet lift the Premier Division title too.
		Brize opened up a three-goal cushion when, on 68 minutes, a long throw by Mark Hedges was headed home very low by Mark Jewell.
		Brize Norton remain in third spot and they know that victory in their remaining three games will see the title retained.
	www.oxfordsportsnetwork.com /story97dd.html?ID=988 (2344 words)

	Havoc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		RAF Brize Norton is home to the RAF's tanker force and the RAF's strategic transport force.
		Additionally, RAF Brize Norton is the only airbase in the UK available for visiting 'Open Skies' aircraft from around the world.
		Based at RAF Brize Norton are the VC10s (K1) of 10 Squadron, the VC10s (K1, K2 and K3) of 101 Squadron and the ageing Tristars (C2, C2A, K1 and KC1) of 216 Squadron.
	website.lineone.net /~ajhopwood/page5.html (164 words)

	Brize Norton and Carterton Community Web Site
		is dedicated to the communities served by Carterton and Brize Norton in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
		is brought to you by the Parish of St Britius, Brize Norton and St John the Evangelist, Carterton
		Brize Norton features in the National Gardens Scheme - Gardens Open for Charity on June 12 2005
	www.brizenorton.org.uk /community (258 words)

	Royal Air Force Brize Norton
		With effect from midnight 15th September 05, check-in desks for ALL flights from RAF Brize Norton will close 3.5 hours prior to departure.
		Passengers are strongly advised to allow extra time in their journey plan to allow for control of entry procedures and parking at Brize Norton.
		Passengers will be transported to Fairford AFTER check-in at Brize Norton.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafbrizenorton (195 words)

	BBC News \| UK Politics \| Tories fear Brize Norton closure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Ministry of Defence has refuted claims that RAF Brize Norton could close in a reorganisation of the military.
		Mr Woodward told BBC News Online he was not reassured by the MoD's statement that the future of Brize Norton was secure well into the next century.
		He added that even if the planes were moved from RAF Brize Norton the base was of such strategic importance that its future was guaranteed well into the millennium.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/uk_politics/277661.stm (342 words)

	The Long Barn bed and breakfast
		Stone-built and with many interesting features including beams, the barn can be found on the edge of the small Oxfordshire village of Brize Norton.
		We offer bed and breakfast accommodation in two prettily furnished, warm and comfortable bedrooms, both overlooking our pleasant garden and beyond to the church and village.
		From the A40 heading west and after Witney, follow signs to RAF Brize Norton and Brize Norton Village.
	www.the-long-barn.co.uk (279 words)

	Capability Blue
		The week of 10 May onwards found RAF Brize Norton busy pretending to be somewhere else.
		Currently leased from Boeing, the RAF is still looking at buying their own examples and from the amount of use they've had from the leased examples it would seem to be a no-brainer to decide to buy a few.
		It's the biggest exercise Brize have held for ten years, and viewed as an essential part of training particularly given the ever-increasing commitments of our ever-shrinking forces.
	www.airsceneuk.org.uk /hangar/2004/c17/c17.htm (715 words)

	Base Visit #07 - RAF Brize Norton - PhotoCall 2000
		After a year's break June 1993 saw another 'two-event' day, RAF Lakenheath held a Photocall on the final day of an 'Excaliber' exercise and then it was off to Brize in the afternoon.
		One year later in 1994 Brize held their last Photocall, highlights were...eh...an RAF Herc in the then new Grey scheme and a 'Open Skies' Andover!
		As per usual at a Brize Norton Photocall the aircraft were parked 'side-on' and at
	www.sharpshooter-maj.com /html/bv07.htm (770 words)

	EGVN
		RAFvo Brize Norton is the main hub for operations within the group, Although the bulk of RAFVO operations out of EGVN are conducted in an AT role we also are home to the entire AAR fleet.
		AT operations out of Brize Norton are varied and see many international flights, other AT squadrons can be found at Lyneham and Northolt.
		As of late march 2004 I am currently in the process of opening up air traffic control at Brize Norton on the IVAO network, I am hoping that EGVN_APP will be open as a atc channel at least 3 nights per week.
	www.raf-v.4t.com /egvn.htm (324 words)

	Flying Circuits at Brize Norton in the VC10 C1K
		Back in July 2004 myself and Dave Booker were fortunate enough to be guests of Flt Lt Andy Towshend at RAF Brize Norton.
		For simplicity I have used the default MS scenery of Brize Norton, which does not have a working DME on the ILS.
		There is some nice Brize scenery by Nick Black that I use and this does have a working DME.
	www.dmflightsim.co.uk /circuits_1.htm (329 words)

	Lords Hansard text for 4 Jul 2003 (230704w03)
		We have considered the recommendations and have decided that the RAF's air transport and air refuelling fleets should be based at RAF Brize Norton by 2012.
		Concentrating the aircraft fleets at RAF Brize Norton will enable us to make the most efficient and effective use of the defence estate and allow the adoption of modern working practices.
		At RAF Brize Norton, MoD manpower numbers will remain much as they are now.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/ld200203/ldhansrd/vo030704/text/30704w03.htm (1525 words)

	FS2002 Scenery Page 49
		Version 3 of this replacement for the FS2002 default scenery of Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Oxfordshire,UK.
		FS2002 Update for RAF Brize Norton for FS2002.
		Includes All Scheduled RAF Flights from the base (updated from files released with Brize Norton v3), Refuelling Flights, local flyers, and AFCAD Gates and Taxiways update.
	www.simviation.com /fs2002scenery49.htm (638 words)

	Flying in a VC10 at RAF Brize Norton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		A.T.C. travelled to RAF Brize Norton to fly in a VC10 transporter-tanker.We left Cowbridge at 0500hrs and arrived at RAF Brize Norton by 0730hrs.
		In addition, it was a weird experience looking down on what appeared as minute North Sea oil rigs from 15-20,000 ft. Before returning to Brize Norton, we participated in another air to air refuelling exercise.
		RAF Brize Norton is the RAF airport for the UK.and whilst we were there, we met several troops who were awaiting flights to bases such as, Cyprus and Gibraltar.
	www.julianj.com /atc/flight.htm (411 words)

	Fairford Peace Watch - Brize Norton Peace Camp and Demo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire is the largest Royal Air Force base in Britain.
		UK troops are flown from there direct to Basra and this is where the coffins come back to.
		Camp: RAF Brize Norton is next to the town of Carterton just 20 miles west of Oxford with good bus connections.
	www.fairfordpeacewatch.com /brizenortonpeacecamp.html (390 words)

	Grove
		As part of the planning for the invasion of Europe, in 1942 Grove comes under control of Brize Norton to train glider pilots.
		During this period aircraft using the airfield were mainly Whitleys and Horsas, although the airspace is congested with aircraft from nearby Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS).
		During Feb 43, the HGCU from Brize Norton operates from Grove whilst its runways are being refurbished.
	www.pixture.co.uk /Airfields/Pages/Grove.htm (690 words)

	First Boeing C-17 for United Kingdom Arrives at RAF Brize Norton
		First Boeing C-17 for United Kingdom Arrives at RAF Brize Norton
		RAF BRIZE NORTON, United Kingdom, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The first of four Boeing C-17 military cargo aircraft being leased to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force arrived today at RAF Brize Norton, its new home base.
		The aircraft was flown in from Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina where it picked up support equipment.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-23-2001/0001500243&EDATE= (351 words)

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