Newspaper Cutting about a dig on the Brize Norton Airfield which has uncovered several different types of aircraft bits from 45 German aircraft captured by the Allies in 1945 and taken to the base for testing, and USA aircraft from the time that the USAF were based at Brize in 1950's. These will be displayed at the RAF Brize Norton Heritage Centre

Newspaper Article about the Evacuation of Afghanistan Personnel from Afghanistan at the end of the war. The operation was called Operation Pitting, it was the largest humanitarian aid operation in 70 years, and all the personnel involved received a medal.

Newspaper article about breakthrough moment when a A330 Voyager Aircraft flew using 100% sustainable fuel. The flight was led by Airbus defence and space project engineer Jesus Ruiz and chief test pilot for Rolls-Royce Andy Roberts It was a joint endeavour between the RAF, MOD, Airbus, AirTanker and Rolls Royce with the fuel from AirBP. It is hoped RAF will reach its net-zero target by 2040

On 28 November 1946 an Avro York MW168 belonging to the Transport Command Development Unit at RAF Brize Norton failed to become airborne and instead crashed on to the railway line between Brize Norton and Carterton stations, coming to rest in a field, as pictured. Needless to say the line was closed for several days while the RAF effected recovery.
Photograph from the Martin Loader Collection

Newspaper article about the new fleet of Airbus A400M to be delivered to RAF Brize Norton.

Article written by Miranda Norris for the Oxford Mail reporting on the air-to-air refuelling flight – powered by approximately 43 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flew from RAF Brize Norton. The voyager aircraft was run by a blend of fossil fuels and even cooking oil. The RAF worked with BP, who supplied the fuel, to re-certify the mixture and ensure the required standards for a safe and effective mission.

Fascinating memories of the village of Lew and the people who have lived there, along with memorable events by Donald Rouse

Funeral service of David Geoffrey Hawkins, held in St. Mary's Church Bampton. As David was in the RAF a tribute in the form of a flypast of the A400M was given and this can be seen at https://youtu.be/v26BlMQHg2E

Article by Miranda Norris Senior Reporter reporting on the stand down parade at RAF Brize Norton attended by Princess Anne marking the end more than 100 years of service. On June 30, the iconic Hercules retired from service in the Royal Air Force, coinciding with the stand-down of No. 47 Squadron. The Princess Royal, who served as the Honorary Air Commodore to RAF Brize Norton, reviewed the Squadron on parade, commemorating their proud history.

Princess Anne attends the retirement of the C-130 Hercules and the stand down parade of Number 47 Squadron.