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Historic
How Lancasters unknowingly led the way on D-Day
As the bombs rained down from Lancaster ‘J-Jig’ just before midnight on June 5, 1944, Patrick Otter recounted in the June 2014 issue of FlyPast how the crew had no idea they were unleashing the opening salvo of D-Day.
How the Lancaster became the first British aircraft to fly around the world
A Lancaster called ‘Aries’ was the first British aircraft to fly around the world and later became a pioneer of polar flying. In a 2022 special publication on the Lancaster, Graham Pitchfork described its remarkable achievements
The ‘other’ Lancaster Dams raids you might not have heard of
In a 2022 special publication on the Lancaster, Andy Thomas explains that as well as the famous 617 Squadron raid, other German dams were in Bomber Command’s sights
Another award for Waterbird team
Vintage Aircraft Club accolade adds to Lakes Flying Company’s list of gongs
Military
Inside US F-22 air shielding along NATO eastern flank
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors have taken on air shielding taskings along NATO’s eastern flank. Peter ten Berg reports from Łask Air Base in Poland
USAF ushers in era of the B-21 after new stealth bomber makes public debut
The USAF marked a major milestone in its history on December 2, when the air arm ushered in a new age of sixth-generation combat aircraft with the public unveiling of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Northrop Grumman’s production facilities in Palmdale, California
USS Tripoli returns after successful first Indo-Pacific deployment
The US Navy's second America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA-7), returned to Naval Base San Diego in California - the vessel's home port - with its complement of Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning IIs on November 29, after completing its first operational deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
Commercial
The Ultimate Boeing 707 Quiz!
We're delving into the aviation archive to celebrate one of the most iconic jetliners of all time. From early prototypes to final operators, this is your chance to test your knowledge of the Boeing 707. Good luck!
Why was the Boeing 707 so popular with British airlines?
Despite protectionist objections from politicians, UK carriers embraced the Boeing 707 during the 1960s and 1970s. Lee Cross explores the US type’s introduction with various British airlines.
Why this TUI 737 is now flying cargo in Rwanda
For more than a decade it shuttled holidaymakers around Europe, but now this Boeing 737 example has found a new lease of life in Africa. Find out more...
Flight Simulation
New Italian destination of MSFS
Orbx has announced LICA Lamezia Terme International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Offshore Landmarks: North Sea released
Aerosoft has released a new scenery pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator covering the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish sea with platforms, wind farms and shipping traffic.
Oslo Gardermoen out now
JustSim has released ENGM Oslo Airport Gardermoen for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
