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	RAF Brize Norton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		RAF Brize Norton is a Royal Air Force station in Oxfordshire about 50 miles west of London, England, United Kingdom.
		With the closure of the home of the C-130 Hercules, RAF Lyneham the RAF's transport fleet will be further consolidated at Brize Norton.
		The RAF's Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft, currently envisaged to be a fleet of Airbus A330 MRTTs, will be based at Brize Norton.
	www.northmiami.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/RAF_Brize_Norton (330 words)

	RAF Lyneham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Lyneham is a Royal Air Force station in Wiltshire, England.
		Lyneham is scheduled for closure by 2012 with functions and aircraft relocating to RAF Brize Norton.
		At this point the 25 new generation C-130Js will move to Brize Norton where they will join the A400M, the C-17 Globemaster and the aerial refueling fleet.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Lyneham (147 words)

	BBC - Oxford Features
		A royal visit to Brize Norton in the early days of the war is an acknowledgement of the importance of the RAF's biggest air base.
		RAF Brize Norton is home to 4,500 personnel - several hundred of whom have been sent out to the war zone.
		RAF Croughton is home to 422 Air Base Squadron, which operates one of the biggest military telecommunications switchboards in Europe.
	www.bbc.co.uk /oxford/features/2003/war/round_up.shtml (752 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Preparations for the arrival of the first RAF Typhoons in 2004 meant that No 56 (Reserve) Squadron, the Tornado F3 Operational Conversion Unit with its Tornado F3s moved north to Leuchars whilst the Tornado F3 Operational Evaluation Unit moved to nearby RAF Waddington.
		Also based on the main airfield is the RAF College Air Squadron with Tutor T1s, and on the Cranwell North grass airfield is the Cranwell Gliding Club, part of the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA).
		RAF Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 and opened on Ma 1, 1939 with No 15 Flying Training School as the major unit.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/f_stn.html (2895 words)

	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.
		Also based at Brize Norton is No 1 Parachute Training School, which includes the RAF Parachute Display Team, the Falcons.
	www.strum.co.uk /wessex/brizen.htm (467 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)

	RAF Brize Norton
		This collection of miscellaneous images of Brize Norton is not only a record of wartime usage, but also to show the Station as it is today, aircraft that may be seen there frequently, and some of the activies that currently take place on a routine basis.
		Brize Norton is switched to 38 Gp control and Albermarles from 296 and 297 Sqns arrive.
		Brize Norton is developed for use as a main base for UK's Transport Force, with many new facilities being built including what is now known as 'Base Hangar'.
	www.pixture.co.uk /Airfields/Pages/BrizeNorton.htm (1187 words)

	UK MILITARY SPOTTING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Brize Norton is between Brize Norton village and Carterton town, south of the A40, about 22 miles West of Oxford.
		It is the largest RAF station and is basically the RAF's version of Mildenhall, home to the tanker and jet transport fleet.
		Presuming you are coming from the A40, come off onto the B4477 (signposted for RAF Brize Norton) and follow this road.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /spotting/brize_norton.html (2185 words)

	UK Indymedia \| RAF Brize Norton Antiwar Demo and Peace Camp
		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/regions/oxford/2005/04/310148.html (896 words)

	Hari Kunzru travel RAF
		As the RAF's strategic transport hub, Brize Norton, near Oxford, caters for those international visitors who need the unusual level of discretion and security provided by armed guards and miles of constantly-patrolled razorwire perimeter fencing.
		While the RAF will operate a bar on board (a relief when it's 8 hours to Ascension, an hour an a half stop and another 8 to the Falklands), they are not primarily a service-oriented operation.
		The RAF experience is a charming way to fly, although when you arrive in the Falklands, the end of the world is more or less where you will be.
	www.harikunzru.com /hari/raf.htm (629 words)

	A Guide to Lyneham, Wiltshire & Beyond (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The net job losses relating to the closure of RAF Lyneham amount to about 580, of which 180 are MOD civilian posts.
		Expenditure on infrastructure is authorised according to the urgency of the work and each station is required to prioritise its spend in accordance with specified criteria, the foremost criterion being work required to meet statutory requirements.
		Locating the RAF's air transport and air refuelling fleets at a single station will increase the efficiency of our operations and allow more efficient and modern working practices to be implemented.
	www.lynehamvillage.com /Html/news/jgray/jgray150703dbate3.html (585 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.
		RAF aircraft of various types and a small European contingent (German AF Tornado/Phantom and the Belgium AF sent a couple of SF-260MB's and an Alpha Jet) Among the 'home-sides' aircraft
		EOS-3 28-70mm K64 200/F8 Carrying the the 'RAF College' blue band is this example of the Dominie T.1 which is used for the training of RAF Navigators.
	www.sharpshooter-maj.com /html/bv07.htm (770 words)

	Havoc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		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)

	CND - CND IN THE NEWS
		At Saturday's rally at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, an effigy of Tony Blair was pulled down, mimicking the toppling of a Saddam Hussein statue in Baghdad.
		A spokesman for RAF Brize Norton said: "It was a peaceful protest outside the gates that didn't cause any trouble." Before the demonstration, campaigners met with local people, members of the forces and their families.
		CND organised the protest at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire which involved an effigy of Tony Blair being pulled down, mimicking the toppling of a statue of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in Baghdad.
	www.cnduk.org /pages/cnews/050421.html (725 words)

	Falkland Islands Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		It is advisable to check the coach timings with RAF Brize Norton on the day of travel.
		Passengers who are visiting the Falkland Islands and wish to leave their cars at Brize Norton are normally allowed to do so.
		It is advisable to check with the RAF if you intend to leave your vehicle at the airport, Tel: 01993 896 643.
	www.tourism.org.fk /flights-2.htm (636 words)

	RAF Lyneham set to close by 2012
		RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire is to close by 2012 with the loss of almost 600 jobs at the transport and logistics support airfield.
		In 1956 the station became the first RAF airfield to operate jet transports when the first Comet C2 transport aircraft were deployed.
		RAF Lyneham, a major tactical transport station, is home to five Hercules squadrons, an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, RAuxAF, and the UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron, which is responsible for establishing facilities at temporary bases.
	www.4ni.co.uk /nationalnews.asp?id=18076 (410 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 26 Nov 2001 (pt 20)
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many planes are based at (a) RAF Brize Norton and (b) RAF Lyneham; and how this total will change in the next five years to reflect (i) the introduction of the A400M and the C130J and (ii) the phasing out of the VC10 and Tristar.
		No other changes in aircraft numbers at RAF Lyneham and RAF Brize Norton are currently planned in the next five years as a result of the procurement of the A400M and C130J or the phasing out of the VC10 and Tristars.
		RAF Lyneham covers approximately 1,164 acres and RAF Brize Norton approximately 1,184 acres.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo011126/text/11126w20.htm (1820 words)

	Flying in a VC10 at RAF Brize Norton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		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.
		However, after a lot of arranging by the RAF and a lot of praying by us, we were finally told that it was possible for us to fly with 10 Sqn, in aircraft no. XV104.
		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)

	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.
		Brize Norton and Carterton are well placed for tourists to the Cotswolds, Oxford and the Upper Thames Valley.
		The Americans left in the early 60’s and the RAF came back in to make RAF Brize Norton their largest transport and refueling base.
	www.brizenorton.org.uk /community/carterton (613 words)

	brznorton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Royal Air Force Brize Norton was opened in 1937 and is situated by the small town of Carterton in Oxfordshire.
		In 1993, RAF Brize Norton became the centre for all air-to-air (AAR) refuelling operations in the Royal Air Force.
		The RAF Brize Norton Fire Service is one of the largest fire sections in the UK.
	www.raffireservice.co.uk /stations/brznorton.htm (127 words)

	1322 (Newton Abbot) Squadron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		RAF Brize Norton is a very busy station with all its permanent accommodation in use - The Station Commander kindly approved a Tent Camp for the ATC.
		RAF Brize Norton offered many activities for the Cadets.
		Flying with the RAF in the RAF VC10's and thus witnessing Air to Air Refueling at close quarters - One of the highlights of the week.
	www.1322.org.uk /Brize2004 (251 words)

	Ministry of Defence
		The Ministry of Defence is to mothball RAF St Mawgan in April 2007 with the loss of 215 jobs, prompting concern over the future of Cornwall's main airport at Newquay.
		The Ministry of Defence is planning to close RAF Sealand in Cheshire and downgrade three other bases at Brize Norton, Boulmer and Neatishead, with the loss of up to 450 civilian jobs.
		The Ministry of Defence is to downgrade RAF Buchan in Aberdeenshire with the loss of almost 350 jobs, in order to move the air surveillance operation to RAF Neatishead in Norfolk.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /mie98622.htm (2004 words)

	Surviving Bits & Pieces
		Re-registered ZD493 the last flight was made to RAF Brize Norton where she was stripped of spares and left.
		Acquired by the RAF as a spares source for the K4 conversion program, this aircraft was ferried to Brize Norton and broken up there in 1982.
		The fuselage was transported to the RAF Fire Fighting and Safety School, Catterick, and later to RAF Manston for a similar purpose.
	www.vc10.net /History/bitsandpieces.html (1955 words)

	Brian Asquith aka BritishBrian
		No 4624 Squadron was formed in 1982 at Royal Air Force Station Brize Norton to provide a pool of trained Movements personnel to reinforce the regular Movements organisation and undertake air movements duties in support of the RAF and allied operations worldwide.
		In 1990, the Squadron was privileged to provide the entire Colour Party for the parade at Buckingham Palace commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and again on 5th April 1997 at RAFC Cranwell for the RAuxAF/RAFVR Amalgamation Ceremony.
		In January 1991, the Squadron was mobilised for the Gulf War and personnel were deployed to RAF Brize Norton, Lyneham, Cyprus and Germany, as well as other locations within the UK.
	www.britishbrian.com /4624.htm (564 words)

	MercoPress - Falklands-Malvinas & South Atlantic News
		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.
		RAF Fairford is predominantly a bomber station and as such has no passenger facilities consequently RAF Brize Norton facilities will continue to be used, with passengers enduring a longer drive out to the aircraft - approximately 45 minutes!
		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 (786 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Its operational debut for The RAF was in 2001 during the Afghanistan conflict.
		A team of Marshall Aerospace engineers have already been installed at RAF Brize Norton with further recruitment of additional personnel.
		Marshall Aerospace was unable to comment on the size of the contract but said that the length of it was for 'the foreseeable future'.
	www.semta.org.uk /semta.nsf/f94f37e6c856790f80256c32002f9506/fd5e1bcb2b31948080256e90003e28f9?OpenDocument (175 words)

	Reclaim The Bases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Brize Norton might not've looked so appealing to protestors and activists compared to Fairford, though it's been involved in all major UK interventions [2] and its role is vital : it is the main base providing air refuelling units, and troops and equipment transport [3].
		One of those, Serco Aerospace, has further involvement with RAF Brize Norton : it seems to handle everything, from aircraft washing facilities to computer maintenance and security services [8].
		Those new aircrafts are likely to be hosted at RAF Brize Norton, as they'll replace the current fleet.
	www.reclaimthebases.gzzzt.net /weekly_1.html (561 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		The flypast will be led by a C-17 Globemaster strategic transport aircraft of 99 Squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, which will be followed by a Tristar tanker/transport aircraft of 216 Squadron, also from Brize Norton, flanked by two Typhoons from 29 (Reserve) Squadron, RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
		Next will be an E-3D Sentry of 8 Squadron, RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, with two Tornado F3s from 56 (Reserve) Squadron, RAF Leuchars, Fife, and a VC-10 in-flight refuelling tanker of 101 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, with two Jaguar GR3s from 6 and 41 Squadrons, both at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk.
		He joined the RAF in 1971 and is a vastly experienced flying instructor who has been flying Tristar on No. 216 Squadron for 15 years.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=159226&NewsAreaID=2 (463 words)

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