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Historic

Rebuilt Mustang flies at Sywell

P-51D bound for new owner in France once flight-testing complete

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Dassault Mirage G: the swing-wing fighter nobody wanted

In the variable-geometry Mirage G, Dassault built an outstanding, advanced combat jet — but it wasn’t one anybody wanted. Jean-Christophe Carbonel examines why

Airworthy Corsair on loan to museum

Vought F4U-4 Corsair BuNo 97388 will be operated from a museum in Minnesota

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Handley Page Type W: The purpose-built airliner family in depth

James Kightly brings us a detailed examination of an airliner family that showed the advantages of purpose-built designs

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How US Army Air Forces developed radio countermeasures in the Aleutians

Dave Stern examines how radio countermeasures were created by the US Army Air Forces during the war in the Aleutians 

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Military

WATCH: Canada’s debut in Exercise Cobra Warrior

Maple leaves are taking to the air now we are in autumn, however other ‘maple leaves’ are being seen airborne in the UK – namely those worn by Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188A Hornets and a CC-150T Polaris taking part in Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2

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RNLAF 313 Squadrons new Tiger tail anniversary jet

An exclusive first-look at the new 70th anniversary tail art on F-031

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UK airpower in crisis amid growing threat of war, MPs say

The state of UK airpower and its inability to counter the growing threat of war has been laid bare in a damning report by an influential group of British MPs

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Commercial

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UK planespotting highlights for August 2023

We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.

Boeing lands order from Vietnam Airlines for 737 MAX jets

Vietnam Airlines has announced an order for 737 MAX aircraft to expand its single-aisle fleet.

The Ultimate Greek Airport IATA Code Quiz

Kaliméra! Welcome to Greece! This week's quiz is all about Greek airports and their IATA codes. 10 questions - can you be a like the ancient Greek brainboxes and bag a clean sweep?

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Flight Simulation

Paine Field for MSFS released

Drzewiecki Design has released KPAE Paine Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Orbx releases Idaho's Deadly 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Developed by Milo Taylor, Idaho's Deadly 3 consists of three challenging airstrips: Dewey Moore, Simonds and Vines, set in the Idaho backcountry.

Historical Gamer discusses PC Pilot's Falcon 5.0 interview

YouTube channel Historical Gamer discusses PC Pilot's Falcon 5.0 interview with David Lagettie, CEO of MicroProse. In addition, he also talks about updates for B-17 The Mighty 8th, which will launch into Early Access later this year.

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Upcoming Events

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
[and] brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of full action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Join us on Saturday 14 October for an extra special Duxford Flying Finale. The final event in our special flying season takes place on the same day that the first Duxford Air Show took place 50 years ago."

Dubai Airshow

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, United Arab Emirates

International aerospace airshow