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Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Missions 21 and 22, Bremen (3rd June 1942) and Emden (6th June 1942)

Posted on11 November 202211 November 2022

Having successfully evaded the 2 single engine fighters, which attacked them as they were landing back at base (Marham) after the second 1000 bomber raid …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Essen, 1st June 1942

Posted on13 August 202213 August 2022

Having safely returned from the first 1000 bomber raid on Cologne in the early hours of 31st May 1942, Alan was soon embarking on his …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Operation Millennium: 30/31st May 1942

Posted on31 May 202225 June 2022

No sooner had Alan returned from his 18th mission at 0530 in the morning on 30th May 1942, he was contemplating his 19th sortie which …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Gnome-Rhone Works, Paris, 29th May 1942

Posted on29 May 202214 June 2022

After returning safely from Mannheim at 0440 on 20th May 1942, 218 Squadron enjoyed a 9-day break from operations, during which Alan took part in …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator, 80 Years On – Aborted “Gardening” 17th May 1942/Mannheim, 19th May 1942

Posted on23 May 202223 May 2022

Having been shot down on his 15th operation (5th May 1942) in a “friendly fire” incident involving an RAF Hurricane/Havoc combination from Tangmere, Alan undertook …

Aircraft, Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – “Friendly Fire” Shootdown, 4/5th May 1942

Posted on8 May 202212 May 2022

Having successfully completed his 14th mission on 2nd/3rd May 1942, carrying out minelaying duties (“Gardening”), Alan embarked on his 15th operation on the 4th/5th May …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 2nd May 1942, “Gardening” in the Langelands Belt

Posted on8 May 20228 May 2022

After the aborted operation to Cologne on 27th April 1942, which had been caused by technical problems with the aircraft throttle system, Alan undertook his …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Operation Cologne, 27th April 1942

Posted on3 May 20224 May 2022

Having made it back safely from the arduous trip to Pilsen in Czechoslovakia, Alan embarked on his 13th mission in the same aircraft on 27th …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – A Secret Mission to Attack the Skoda Factory in Czechoslovakia: 25/26th April 1942

Posted on27 April 202228 April 2022

Having completed 2 air tests on 19th and 23rd April 1942 in Stirling Q9313, Alan embarked on his 12th mission in the same aircraft on …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – Operations Dortmund (14th April 1942) and Hamburg (18th April 1942)

Posted on18 April 202218 April 2022

After a quick trip to Manston on 13th April 1942 in Stirling Q9313, Alan embarked on his 10th operational mission the following day aboard Stirling …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 10th and 12th April 1942: Operations Essen​

Posted on11 April 202211 April 2022

After taking part in the ill-fated combined RAF/Royal Navy operation (codenamed Fuller) which failed to stop the escape from Brest harbour and the subsequent “Channel …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 12th February 1942, The “Channel Dash”

Posted on12 February 202212 February 2022

Following his 6th mission on 20th January 1942, Alan undertook several flights ferrying various Wellingtons across the country. On 22nd January 1942, he had his …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 years on – 20th January 1942: Operation Emden

Posted on20 January 202220 January 2022

After his 3 challenging operations to Brest over a period of 4 days (8th-11th January), Alan enjoyed a few days free from flying before his …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 10th and 11th January 1942: Operation Brest (contd.)

Posted on17 January 202217 January 2022

Join us as we explore the 4th and 5th missions of RAF Bomber Command Navigator, Alan Green – and his flying raids during the war. …

Airlines, Airports, Aviation Studies

How to Stay Updated on Aviation Industry News

Posted on17 January 202217 January 2022

The aviation industry is a vast and constantly changing one, so staying up to date on the latest headlines regularly is crucial. Key news stories …

Aircraft, Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 8th January 1942: Operation Brest

Posted on8 January 20228 January 2022

We continue to follow the WW2 flying missions of RAF Bomber Command Navigator, Alan Green. This time we explore Operation Brest – in which the …

From The Team

This Month in Aviation: December 2021

Posted on6 January 20227 January 2022

We’ve reached the end of what has been another tough year for aviation, and begin 2022 with just a small flickering of hope for a …

Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 Years On – 28th December 1941: Operation Wilhelmshaven

Posted on28 December 202130 December 2021

Join us as we continue to follow the flying missions of Alan Green – a Bomber Command Navigator in the Second World War. Today we …

Aircraft, Aviation History

A Bomber Command Navigator 80 years on – Alan W. Green

Posted on16 December 202116 December 2021

80 years ago tonight, P/O Alan Green embarked on his first bombing mission over Nazi Occupied Europe as a Navigator in a Vickers Wellington (R1436) …

From The Team

This Month in Aviation: November 2021

Posted on5 December 20215 December 2021

After months of focus on university work, procrastination, and other commitments, it’s about time for a long overdue update from us at The Final Approach! …

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Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviati Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviation’s future success. Check out our latest article on the current state of CO2 reduction across some big industry players! LINK IN BIO🍃✈️
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In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince Philip. A true aviator. Check the link in our bio to read about his flying past, and contributions to the industry we love. ✈️🇬🇧❤️
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