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Historic
FlyPast Podcast Episode 51
For this episode of the FlyPast Podcast we’re joined by [retired] Group Captain Tim Willbond OBE to talk about the debt we owe Air Chief Marshal Dowding...
20 things you didn't know about the Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Two planes, one pilot: the P-38 Lightning made its first flight on January 27, 1939. It had a top speed of over 400 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest fighters to date. To mark the anniversary of its first flight, we’ve put together 22 facts that you may not have known of the P-38 Lightning…
Heritage History: RCAF 407 Squadron
In the latest of our squadron heritage histories, Andrew Thomas focuses on a Royal Canadian Air Force unit that has flown maritime operations for its entire lifespan – the 407 ‘Demon Squadron’
P-51 Mustang 65 Years on
On this day in 1957, 65 years ago on the button, the United States Air Force retired the final P-51s from service. From that date forward, all USAF fighters would be jet-powered
New home for TBAG's Buccaneers
When it had to leave its long time base, The Buccaneer Aviation Group (TBAG) had some tough decisions to make. The team’s Jake Wallace reflects on how they’ve successfully saved their two mighty jets and given them a new lease of life at a new home
Military
A look inside the USAF’s 47th Flying training Wing
For over 80 years Laughlin AFB has played an important role in training pilots. Since 1972 the 47th Flying Training Wing has been stationed here, specializing in undergraduate pilot training. Combat Aircraft Journal visited the base to speak with its new commander
New Zealand expedites P-3K2 Orion retirement despite capability gap
The New Zealand Defence Force announced on December 13 that it will retire its five remaining Lockheed P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft five months earlier than planned due to staff shortages and maintenance constraints
USAF AC-130J Ghostrider crews honoured for Kabul mission
Two USAF AC-130J Ghostrider gunship crews have been honoured for their heroic efforts during the fall of Kabul
Commercial
AAIB reveals cause of on-stand BA 787 nose-gear incident
The incident happened last month on stand while cargo was being loaded onto the Dreamliner
How a collection of minor factors caused 747 overrun in Halifax
The cargo-carrying jumbo was on a multi-leg flight linking Chicago with Changsha/Huanghua in China when it ran off the end while landing in the Canadian city
Hey big sender! - The Cargolux story
Capacity, carrying freight and competition are just three of the challenges Cargolux has overcome during its first half-century in business, as Barry Lloyd reveals
Inside Eurasia's rising star Air Astana
Flourishing Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana has much to celebrate as its 20th birthday approaches – not least a predicted return to profit despite the global pandemic. Jozef Mols details how the former Soviet republic is taking on the world
United signs HUGE order for electric airliners
The airline is set to begin short-haul electric aircraft services by 2026
Flight Simulation
New Italian Destination for MSFS
Software developer, RCStudio has released Airport Trento-Mattarello – LIDT for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Landmarks Frankfurt City Pack Out Now
Orbx has announced Landmarks Frankfurt City Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Santiago for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
LatinVFR has announced Santiago Chile SCEL for Microsoft Flight Simulator is released.
