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Historic
Stratospheric Cold War warriors: Alconbury TR-1As
In 1983, the first Lockheed TR-1As arrived at RAF Alconbury to fly reconnaissance missions and gather intelligence on the Warsaw Pact. Dr Kevin Wright talks with Lt Col Bruce Jinneman (ret’d) about his time flying the aircraft from the Cambridgeshire base.
Japanese Phantoms approaching sunset
Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Phantoms have been protecting the nation's airspace...
National Memorial to the Few launches new talks series
A fascinating story of bravery during World War Two will launch a new series of Sunday afternoon talks at the Battle of Britain Memorial.
New Zealand museum's photo archives online
Researchers can now browse and download thousands of images of New Zealand’s military aviation history.
Military
Brazil acquires two additional RQ-900 UAVs
The Brazilian Air Force is set to grow its fleet of RQ-900 (Hermes 900) MALE UAVs by two aircraft, following the signing of an acquisition contract with AEL Sistemas – a Brazil-based subsidiary of Elbit Systems
USMC AH-1Z damaged after mishap in New Jersey
A USMC-operated Bell AH-1Z Viper has sustained substantial damage after it crashed in a field following a mishap near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Wrightstown, New Jersey, on January 6
Netherlands to receive MQ-9A Reaper in February
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is due to receive four MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles from US manufacturer General Atomics next month
Commercial
RAF Re-forms Squadrons and Looks Towards Space
Three RAF squadrons to be re-formed were announced at the Air...