IAN ALLAN AVIATION TOURS 2015 - Ian Allan Travel

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IAN ALLAN
AVIATION TOURS
THE Aviation Tour Specialist …
for THE Aviation Enthusiast!
TOUR INFORMATION 2015
Contents
Ian Allan Aviation Tours 2015
3 Introduction 13 1st – 5th July 22 19th September – 4th October
Sweden: Swedish Air Force Airshow USA: NAS Oceana, NAS Point Mugu & MCAS
4 Our Principles
& Museums Miramar Airshows; & Airbases & Museums
5 8th – 15th April 14 3rd – 6th July 23 24th – 28th September
Austria & Germany: Scalaria Floatplane Fly-In & Malta: International Airshow & Museums
Norway: 75th Anniversary of WWII Invasion
Airshow & Red Bull Museum
6 18th – 1st May 24 24th – 28th September
15 18th – 25th July
Greece: 4th Athens Flying Week – 3-Day Airshow
Central & South America: Airports & Airfields of Costa
Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama & Columbia USA: Red Flag & Green Flag, Nellis AFB & NAS 25 5th – 9th October
Fallon ‘Top Gun’
7 23rd April – 5th May Switzerland: AXALP – Annual Swiss Air Force Live
16 18th – 26th July
Firepower Demonstration in the Alps
USA: Grand Tour of Dixie States including Barksdale
(B-52s) Airshow USA: Oshkosh 2015: 70th Anniversary of End of 26 17th – 27th October
WWII – featuring 2 B-29 Super Fortresses (tbc)
8 5th – 10th May UAE Dubai & South Korea: Seoul International
17 23rd – 31st August Aerospace Exhibition & Airshow; Sharjah Museum;
Turkey: NATO Tiger Meet, Konya & Air Force
Museums in Ankara & Istanbul Romania, Slovakia & Hungary: Romanian Air DXB approach hotel; Dubai sightseeing/free time
9 22nd – 26th May FHournceg aAriiarbna Mseus,s eSulomvaskian International Airshow & 27 5th – 11th December
Hong Kong : Chek Lap Kok International Airport
Netherlands: Oostwold Airshow, 18 26th – 31st August
Museums & Optional Catalina Flight
Russia: Moscow MAKS Airshow & Museums Advance Notification – 2016 Tours
10 1st – 7th June Optional extension to Ulyanovsk Aviastar Factory &
28 Mid – End March
France & Germany: Airbus Factories Hamburg & National Civil Aviation Museum
Toulouse; FRA & HAM Airports; Speyer & Sinsheim 19 27th – 31st August New Zealand: Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow,
Museums Aviation Museums and Collections North & South
Slovakia & Hungary: Long Weekend to Slovakia Islands; 24-hour stopovers in Far East
11 14th – 25th June International Airshow & Hungarian Museums
28 5th – 17th June
Germany, Italy, Austria & Hungary: Aviation 20 4th – 16th September
Museums & Collections; & Jonathan Collection USA: Alaska – Propliners, Floatplanes, Airports,
Airshow – with Mick Oakey, TAH England: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Airfields, Museums, Optional Super Dak & Glacier
Historic Airfields, Sites, Museums and air showss Landing & Take Off Flights.
12 26th June – 10th July
21 17th – 21st September 29 General Information
Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay: Air Force,
Army & Naval Aviation Airbases, Belgium – Sanicole Twilight & Sunday Airshows;
Airfields & Museums Aviation Museums & Collections 31 Booking Conditions
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Month
Introduction
Welcome to Ian Allan Aviation Tours 2015
We would again like to thank all those that travelled with us during 2014 “The Aviation Historian” (TAH), a new independent quarterly journal,
Reservations, Administration and
… we hope you enjoyed your travels as much as we enjoyed planning on a tour around Germany, Italy, Austria and Bulgaria. Those of you that
the itineraries and hope what we are offering in this brochure will tempt travelled previously with Mick during his many years as editor of “Aeroplane” Accounts
you back into the air with us in 2015 (and beyond). magazine, will know how enjoyable (and educational) these tours were.
Telephone: [phone]
Like so many organisations and trying to do our ‘bit’ for the Like previous years we again during 2014 had to cancel a couple of tours
Fax: [phone]
environment, our 2015 brochure is now only available electronically – if because of insufficient bookings being received by the date we have to make
however you learn of a fellow enthusiast who does not have access to a go/no-go decision … and, having cancelled the tour, we then received the e-mail: [email protected]
our website, get them to give us a call and we will be pleased to print- ‘missing’ number of bookings by which time it was too late to reinstate the tour. Website: www.ianallantravel.com/aviationtours
off and send a hard copy. Although the e-brochure may lack some of Very frustrating for everyone concerned. PLEASE BOOK AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.
Office hours: 09:00 hrs - 17:30 hrs, Monday - Friday
the classy gloss of our previous brochures, our tours will not!
(excluding UK Bank Holidays)
We thank you all for your comments – good and bad! – and suggestions for
This year we will be visiting a number of countries after an interval future tours: please keep them coming.
of several years including South Korea (with two stopovers in Dubai), Ian Allan Aviation Tours, Terminal House,
Uruguay, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and Malta … and From Deborah at head office in Shepperton, with whom many of you speak on Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8AS, United Kingdom
we are again offering some very popular destinations like MAKS, AXALP, a regular basis and our team of tour managers: Garry Le Sueur, Gerry Manning,
Oshkosh (with 2 B-29s?!), and the NATO Tiger Meet in Turkey. Glenn Stanley, Andy Geary-Stevens, Robbie Shaw and yours truly, we all look
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forward to the pleasure of your company in the not too distant future.
The air holiday packages and flights in this brochure
New destinations include Nellis AFB for Red Flag and Green Flag
are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
exercises, Oceana/Pt Mugu/Miramar air shows, Airbus factories in Best wishes,
Our ATOL number is ATOL 0288. Please see our
Hamburg and Toulouse, and the new Dutch Air Force Museum (with
booking conditions for more information.
optional Catalina flight).
We are also offering 2 fabulous tours commemorating World War II: in April, You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter
the invasion of Norway, visiting some of the British/Allied sites of the disastrous Graham Dinsdale
campaign of April-June 1940; and in September the 75th Anniversary of the Manager, Ian Allan Aviation Tours
Battle of Britain (BoB) – 17 historic airfields and sites scattered around London
and the south of England, including 2 BoB air shows.
In addition to our very own “Ian Allan” aviation tours, we are also partnering Brochure – Issue 1
with our good friend Mick Oakey, joint founder and managing editor of
Front cover: Glenn Stanley
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Our Principles
n Ian Allan Aviation Tours, part of Ian Allan Travel Ltd, organise aviation n We are always very pleased to arrange tours for clubs, societies, small groups or n All tour prices include statutory Airport Departure Taxes, and if departing
tours by aircraft enthusiasts for enthusiasts. From long weekend tours in Europe individuals: please write, e-mail or call Graham to discuss your plans. the UK, a Passenger Service Charge and Security Charges. In some instances
to 10-21 day tours to countries the world over! All tours are organised by Ian though, departure taxes payable only locally may be applicable which will
Allan Travel’s Aviation Tours Department, headed by Graham Dinsdale, a n Departures by air from the UK are either on the scheduled services of be quoted as supplements. In practice, these tend to be just a few Pounds/
professional aviation tours organiser who first started organising aviation tours the world’s major airlines or in some instances budget airlines. We travel in- Dollars and normally occur in the less popular areas of the world. In the event
in 1970 during his RAF Service. All tours are accompanied either by Graham, country by deluxe coach and stay in superior standard hotels/motels. There is of any increase or additional taxation, we reserve the right to pass on any such
or a fellow aviation enthusiast who is also an experienced Tour Manager. no overnight coach travel. increase at time of final invoice.
n A programme of tours throughout the year will cover all the different n Overseas enthusiasts are particularly welcome to join us, either in the n The tour price is based on sharing a twin-bedded room with private
areas of aviation: civil, military, classic and antiques, warbirds, preservation UK or directly in the destination country. If departing from your own country facilities; however, single bedrooms are available for a supplementary
and restoration, museums, aircraft manufacturers, and major air shows. direct to the overseas destination, or if you prefer to arrange your own flights, charge as levied by the hotel. Those travelling alone, but who would prefer
Also, whenever possible, optional pleasure flights will be arranged in famous please ask for our special “Land Only” prices. Please note that “Land Only” to share, are allocated a twin-bedded room with a fellow enthusiast of
classical aeroplanes - civil and warbirds! prices include neither arrival nor departure transfers, although should your a similar age. We cannot though always guarantee that this is possible,
arrival/departure coincide with that of the group, a seat will be offered when particularly for late bookings.
available: a supplement may apply and you will be advised prior to booking.
n All visits to military air bases, and the taking of photographs, are to be
Under no circumstances should you book your flights without first contacting n We consider it essential that you have adequate travel insurance from
confirmed – unless stated otherwise in the tour itinerary. Confirmation of
us. See also “General Information”. the moment you book your holiday. Under FSA (Financial Services Authority)
visits and photography is sought well in advance of a tour departing the UK;
regulations, Ian Allan Travel Ltd is an authorised representative of Cover-More
however, Ian Allan Travel cannot be held responsible for any late changes or
cancellations due to world events, or circumstances beyond our control. If in n In planning our tours, where appropriate, we refer to “Aviation Museums and Insurance Services Limited. Please state on the Booking Form/Booking Request
the event written confirmation from the authorities is not received 6 weeks Collections of The World”, a series of 3 excellent reference books by Bob Ogden. if you would like to receive a quotation together with full details of the policy.
Alternatively, if you already have a valid travel insurance policy or intend
prior to the tour departing the UK, we will cancel the programme and you
purchasing a policy from another supplier, please ensure that you provide us
will be advised immediately. All monies paid will be returned or transferred to n Meals are not normally included in the price unless they are part of the
with details of the policy for possible reference in the event of an emergency
another tour operating that year, as you wish. room rate. Meals, especially in the USA tend to be on the large side; and we
whilst you are on tour.
realise that not everyone wants three meals a day. Also, hotel meals can be
expensive. Each itinerary shows what meals are included.
n MOST AIRSHOW DATES WILL BE CONFIRMED IN THE NEW YEAR, n This brochure contains only a brief summary of each tour. For a detailed
therefore, some tour dates and/or itineraries may change.
itinerary, please visit our website: www.ianallantravel.com/aviationtours from
n In-flight meals when included within the cost of the air ticket form part of
where you can download either the outline itinerary or a more comprehensive
the tour price, however some airlines (primarily European carriers) now only
n Ian Allan Aviation Tours will do everything possible to provide you with provisional itinerary when it becomes available. Alternatively, telephone
serve refreshments for which they charge accordingly.
details of the flying programme and aircraft on static display from the air or e-mail us with your request at [email protected] and full
show organisers. However, you must bear in mind that in many cases this details will be sent to you as soon as they become available. To book your
information may not be available until shortly before the air show takes place; n Some tours have a limited number of places, therefore, we recommend place please complete and return the booking form, along with a deposit of
and, therefore, after the date by which we must have confirmed our flight, you complete a Booking Form/Booking Request and return it with your £300.00 per person.
deposit as soon as possible. Tours can only operate once they have reached
hotel and transport arrangements. We cannot be held responsible for what
a minimum number of bookings, ensuring they are economically viable. We
appears – or fails to appear – at an airshow. n With the constant threat of terrorism the world over, there has and
reserve the right to cancel any tour that does not reach the minimum number.
continues to be a significant security presence at all airports, airbases and
In such instances all monies paid will be refunded in full, or you may ask to
n Visits to civil airports and airfields will include ramp tours wherever have any payments transferred to another tour departing within the same year. airfields. However, you can be assured that we continue to get confirmation
possible. The itinerary will state whether airport visits will take place inside or well in advance of our planned visits or they are not included in the itinerary.
You will be advised of any major changes to the itinerary with the opportunity
outside the perimeter, and/or viewing terraces etc...
n We cannot reserve seats on flights until we get the minimum number of to cancel your booking with full refund if the tour is radically altered.
bookings, only then can we confirm them and the price. Until that time the air fare
n When visiting museums we always ask to be shown around their storage will in all probability increase, therefore, we urge everyone to BOOK AS SOON AS
n Our aim is to offer superior aviation tours – organised by enthusiasts
areas and/or restoration facilities. POSSIBLE – to delay is to run the risk that the cost of flights will increase.
for enthusiasts – therefore we welcome your comments and suggestions for
future tours.
n When based in a location of special interest, many of our itineraries will n We are very happy for enthusiasts to spend time away from the group
include a free day (or days), giving you the opportunity to do as you wish - pursuing their own interests if they so wish. If limited by time or funds, why
...welcome on board!
spotting, sightseeing, shopping or just relaxing. not do part of a tour? Alternatively, extend your holiday!
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April
Tour 227523
8TH – 15TH APRIL: NORWAY – 75th ANNIVERSARY OF WWII: INVASION OF NORWAY – VISITING AIRFIELDS & MUSEUMS
In March 1940, Britain was on the brink to send an expeditionary
force to Narvik in support of the Finns in their war against the
Soviet Union. A peace treaty between Finland and the Soviets
made this unnecessary. But on 9th April 1940 Nazi Germany
suddenly attacked the small peaceful country and immediately
Norway became part of the Allied forces and the British, Polish
and French came to help in the uneven fight against the Germans.
At Narvik, the Germans suffered their first defeat in the war.
During this tour we focus on the Allied help to Norway in the
period April-May with a series of visits to historic places and aviation
museums, and presentations by well-known, knowledgeable
Norwegians.
Our itinerary will include:
n The Oscarborg Fortress and the site of the sinking of the German
heavy cruiser “Blucher”
n Fornebu airfield
n Forsvarsmuseum (Norwegian Defence Museum)
n Akershus Fortress (we join King Harald of Norway at the wreath
laying ceremony)
n Vestre Gravlund (British & Commonwealth cemetery)
n Northern Osterdal Valley Air & Military Historical Museum
n Namsos and Andasnes (British Expedition Force) landing grounds
n Norwegian Aviation Museum, Bodo
n Krigsminnemuseum, Narvik
n Flysamlingen Museum, Gardermeon (Oslo)
Our travels take us from the south of the country to the far north,
above the Arctic Circle.
This short summary does not do full justice to the excellent day-by-day
itinerary: download the provisional itinerary or contact us for a copy.
Robbie Shaw
Tour price from: £1,755.00
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities including return flights, airport taxes and security charges. Single room supplement from: £150.00
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April
Tour 227505
18TH APRIL – 1ST MAY: CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA –
AIRPORTS & AIRFIELDS OF COSTA RICA, HONDURAS,
EL SALVADOR, PANAMA & COLOMBIA
Calling all airliner fans!
Our tour takes a look at the local airliner and general aviation scene in the Central
American countries of Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama. We have contacted
all the various airport authorities and await their confirmation of our requests for
escorted ramp tours with plenty of time for photography. Previous groups have
enjoyed excellent co-operation and access.
With older, propliner aircraft very much in mind we have asked the Fuerza Aerea
Hondurana to see their classic C-130 Hercules, Lockheed 188 Electra and IAI Arava
aircraft. Also, the good collection of aircraft in the Fundacion Museo Del Aire.
Among the airports and airfields we plan to visit are Tobias Bolanos,
Santa Maria International, Tegucigalpa Toncontin, Panama-Tocumen and
Albrook-Marcos A Gelabert.
In Colombia we visit Villavicencio – the legendary ‘propliner’ airfield in the
Amazon Rain Forest, where we spend two half days airside on the busy ramp. In
Bogota we hope to arrange an optional flight in one of Air Caribe’s An-26’s.
In addition to the requested air-side tours, there will also be free time for
photographers and spotters at the airports – especially at Toncontin with its famous
viewing spot at the runway threshold and at popular viewing spots on the perimeter
(see top picture).

We plan to fly on the scheduled services of Avianca from London’s Heathrow
Airport, and around Central America with COPA (airline subject to change); stay
in comfortable 4-star hotels located at or as near as possible to the airports, on a
bed and breakfast basis; and travel in each country by air-conditioned coach. In
addition to our own tour manager we are also accompanied by a local English-
speaking guide in each country.
Tour price from: £2,598.00
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities including
return flights, airport taxes and security charges. Single room supplement
from: £230.00
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April - May
Tour 227516
23RD APRIL – 5TH MAY: USA – GRAND TOUR OF THE DIXIE STATES
INCLUDING BARKSDALE AFB (B-52’s) AIRSHOW & MUSEUMS
Over 12 days travelling around the Dixie States of South Carolina (SC), Georgia (GA),
Alabama (AL), Florida (FL), Mississippi (MS) and Louisiana (LA) we visit many fabulous
collections of aircraft, ending our tour on the B-52 bomber base of Barksdale for their
annual airshow!
In addition to Barksdale’s airshow we plan on visiting the following aviation museums
and collections:
n Joint Base Charleston Air Park, SC
n Patriots Point, SC – USS Yorktown aircraft carrier
n National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, GA
n Museum of Aviation Warner Robins, GA
n Tuskegee University, GA
n Maxwell AFB Air Park, AL
n United States Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, AL
n National Naval Aviation Museum, NAS Pensacola, FL
n Battleship USS Alabama aviation collection, AL
n Keesler AFB Aviation Museum, MS
n Anglo American Lightning Organisation, Kiln, MS
n The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA
n Joint Reserve Base New Orleans Air Park, LA
n USS Kidd aviation collection, LA
n 8th Air Force Museum, Barksdale AFB, LA
Some of the above visits are on active military bases; we already have permission for
some and approval of the others are awaited.
The main group will depart from London’s Heathrow Airport; we travel in-country
by air-conditioned coach, and stay each night in a comfortable hotel on a bed and
breakfast basis.
With such a wide range of aviation we are sure this tour will be very popular with
aviation historians and photographers alike!
Tour price from: £2,249.00
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities including return flights,
airport taxes and security charges. Single room supplement from: £559.00 Gerry Manning
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May
Tour 227503
5TH – 10TH MAY: TURKEY – NATO TIGER MEET 2015 & AVIATION MUSEUMS IN ISTANBUL & ANKARA
One of our most popular tours every year is to the large flying exercise “NATO Tiger Meet”, or NTM. The
venue and date for 2015 is the Turkish Air Force’s 192 Filo based on Konya airbase from the 4th to the
15th May. We await confirmation that they will be organising a special Spotters Day like all previous host
countries: we do not expect a decision until early 2015.
This will be a 5-6 day tour during which we plan to include:
n Attending any official Spotters Day on-base
n Full day outside the perimeter (in previous years this has been the day before)
n Attending any airshow that may be staged
n Turkish Air Force Museum, adjacent to Istanbul’s Yesilkoy International Airport
n Ankara Aviation Museum
We await the decision of the authorities as to whether they will hold a public airshow during the NTM, as
done by other European hosts (except for Germany in 2014), over one of the weekends.
Both aviation museums are excellent, containing a large number of very interesting aircraft which have
been flown by the Turkish Air Force, and are well worth a visit.
Flights to and from Turkey will be on the scheduled services of a major airline; travel in-country will be by
air-conditioned coach and rail; and we will stay each night in a comfortable hotel on a Half Board basis
(breakfast and evening meal).
Like a lot of you have already done, we recommend you register your interest as soon as possible for what
should be a very popular tour.
Tour price from: £1,029.00
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities including return flights, airport taxes and
security charges. Single room supplement from: £175.00
Photos: Gerry Manning
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May
Tour 227502
22ND – 26TH MAY: THE NETHERLANDS – OOSTWOLD AIRSHOW; 3 AVIATION MUSEUMS; CATALINA FLIGHT (OPTIONAL); FREE TIME
The new Dutch Nationaal Militair Museum is due to open autumn 2014 in Soesterberg south of basis – the earlier you do this the lower the fare! However, for those who are not able to arrange their flights
Amsterdam and, not only will we see the remarkable collection of aircraft on public display, but we we will gladly do this for you: simply contact us with your preferred airport of departure and flight timings.
also have exclusive access to the aircraft in the museum’s storage facility. This 5-day, long weekend
tour includes: We stay the first 2 nights at the Ibis-Schiphol Airport Hotel. From the airport’s railway station, it is only a
20 minute journey to the centre of Amsterdam and all the famous, historic sites of the city including the
n Nationaal Militair Museum, Soesterberg including the storage facility Damrak, Royal Palace, ‘canal-straat’, and the main shopping area. We also stay at the Best Western De Jong
n Aviodrome Museum, Lelystad – huge collection of aircraft in Assen (for the airshow) with our last night back at the Ibis-Schiphol Airport Hotel. We travel in-country by
n Vroege Vogels vintage aircraft collection, Lelystad air-conditioned coach.
n Optional flight in a PBY Catalina – with water landing and take-off!
n Oostwold Airshow – deep in the Dutch countryside, similar to our own Old Warden
Tour price from: £598.00 (land-only basis)
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is well served from a large number of UK regional airports with flights on the
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities. Single room supplement from: £96.00
scheduled services of both legacy and low-cost (budget) airlines. In order to allow you the freedom of choice
Cost of flights available on request (subject to availability and your departure airport)
and book your own flights from your chosen departure airport, the tour price will be based on a land only
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June
Tour 227501 Glenn Stanley
1ST – 7TH JUNE: FRANCE & GERMANY – AIRBUS FACTORIES, 2 AIRPORTS & UP TO 4 AVIATION MUSEUMS
Glenn Stanley
Here is a fabulous opportunity to see how Airbus makes its world-beating family of airliners: see them on Robbie Shaw
the ground and in the air at two of Germany’s busiest airports. Plus four excellent aviation museums! This
7-day tour includes:
n Tour of the Airbus factory at Finkenwerder, Germany (A320 family of airliners and A380)
n 3 tours of the Airbus factory at Toulouse, France (A380 Tour, Panoramic Bus Tour and the “Heritage” tour to
see their Caravelle, Concorde and A300B)
n The newly opened “Aeroscopia” Museum in Toulouse
n Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Aviation Museum
n Free time at Frankfurt Airport (has external viewing deck)
n Free time at Hamburg Airport (also has external viewing deck)
Optional full day excursions to:-
n Auto & Technik Museum, Sinsheim; an amazing airliner collection which includes Concorde and TU-144
Konkordski)
Tour price from: £1,109.00
n Technik Museum Speyer; superb collection of airliners – with opportunity to wing-walk a Boeing 747!
Based on sharing a twin bedded room with en-suite facilities including return flights, airport taxes and
We fly to Toulouse, back from Hamburg; by express train Toulouse-Frankfurt-Hamburg; stay in airport hotels in
security charges. Single room supplement from: £215.00
Toulouse, Frankfurt and Hamburg; and travel in air-conditioned coaches around Toulouse, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
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