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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.

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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.

Flying Legends Video

See Flying Legends 2020 Trailer Video

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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

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Commercial

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New Image for EgyptAir Express

The initial Airbus A220-300 wearing the new livery for EgyptAir...

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New Milan Route for EVA Air

From February 18, a four-times weekly service from Taipei/Taoyuan...

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New Blue Angels Hercules

At the Royal International Air Tattoo on July 17, Marshall Aerospace...

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RAF Re-forms Squadrons and Looks Towards Space

Three RAF squadrons to be re-formed were announced at the Air...

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Hurricanes Over Old Warden

A very special formation of seven Hawker Hurricanes graced the...

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Flight Simulation

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Challenging Airports - Bolzano, Italy (LIPB)

Challenging Airports - Bolzano, Italy (LIPB)

PMDG 747-8 released

The PMDG 747-8 Queen of the Skies II Expansion Pack for FSX and...

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MilViz

An exclusive interview with Colin Pearson The cockpit...

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Royal Canadian Air Force - Cold Lake Air Show

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Cold Lake, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Bristol, United Kingdom

The event website states: "The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of the city of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment, and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight."

Duxford VE Day Flying Day

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two." Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - Arctic Thunder Air Show 2024

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