Farnborough Airshow Radio
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Farnborough International Airshow Radio is the official radio station of the Farnborough International Airshow, and has been part of the airshow's official media outlets for over a decade. The station is run by a radio broadcasting professional and students from the nearby Farnborough College of Technology
.
(SBAC).
The first radio station was set up to coincide with the September 1996 show, in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology, and County Sound Radio, a commercial radio station. From 2000 the radio station was under the control of the College's media department, led by broadcaster Fred Marden. The station works closely with Flight International
and the Flight Daily News, and often features guest presenters from both publications. Other notable interviewees include the Red Arrows
, MP Gerald Howarth
, Trevor Brooking
, and Neville Duke
.
(and for the prior 'validation week') on 87.7 FM to the Surrey
and North East Hampshire
area of England and also worldwide online on the Farnborough International website. The station was run by radio broadcasting professional Tony Cook and many students from Farnborough College of Technology. Presenters included local radio legend Ken Wilkinson and the up and coming James Warwick.
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough College of Technology, often abbreviated to FCOT or FCT, is a college located in the town of Farnborough, Hampshire in the South East of England...
.
History
The station is overseen by Farnborough International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of British aerospace industry's body the Society of British Aerospace CompaniesSociety of British Aircraft Constructors
The Society of British Aerospace Companies, known as SBAC was the UK's national trade association representing companies supplying civil air transport, aerospace defence, homeland security and space...
(SBAC).
The first radio station was set up to coincide with the September 1996 show, in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology, and County Sound Radio, a commercial radio station. From 2000 the radio station was under the control of the College's media department, led by broadcaster Fred Marden. The station works closely with Flight International
Flight International
Flight International is a global aerospace weekly publication produced in the UK. Founded in 1909, it is the world's oldest continuously published aviation news magazine...
and the Flight Daily News, and often features guest presenters from both publications. Other notable interviewees include the Red Arrows
Red Arrows
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Scampton, but due to move to RAF Waddington in 2011...
, MP Gerald Howarth
Gerald Howarth
James Gerald Douglas Howarth known as Gerald Howarth is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for Aldershot since 1997, having been the MP for Cannock and Burntwood from 1983 to 1992....
, Trevor Brooking
Trevor Brooking
Sir Trevor David Brooking CBE is a football player turned manager, on-air analyst, and administrator.Brooking attended Ripple Infants School and left Ilford County High School with 11 O-levels and 2 A-levels....
, and Neville Duke
Neville Duke
Squadron Leader Neville Frederick Duke DSO, OBE, DFC & Two Bars, AFC, FRAeS,Czech War Cross was a British Second World War fighter pilot. He was the top Allied flying ace in the Mediterranean Theatre, having shot down at least 27 enemy aircraft, and was acknowledged as one of the world's foremost...
.
2010 Broadcast
The station was broadcast for the duration of the seven-day international trade fairTrade fair
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
(and for the prior 'validation week') on 87.7 FM to the Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
and North East Hampshire
North East Hampshire
North East Hampshire is a county constituency in the English county of Hampshire, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
area of England and also worldwide online on the Farnborough International website. The station was run by radio broadcasting professional Tony Cook and many students from Farnborough College of Technology. Presenters included local radio legend Ken Wilkinson and the up and coming James Warwick.