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Historic
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
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
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
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
RNLAF 313 Squadrons new Tiger tail anniversary jet
An exclusive first-look at the new 70th anniversary tail art on F-031
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
Commercial
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?
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.