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A cargo pioneer

The XC-82 prototype on an early test flight out of Hagerstown,...

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ST JOHN’S AIR FORCE

As Italian military aviation struggled to get back on its feet...

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When the Dambusters targeted the V2

As Allied bombers targeted Germany’s V-weapon facilities, No 617 Squadron was in the vanguard — not least when it came to attacks against the V2 bunker at Wizernes, northern France

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2018’S SHOWS AT SHUTTLEWORTH

Near the end of a long day for the collection’s groundcrew...

Hurricane for Belgium

Hawker Hurricane IV ‘KZ321’/ CF-TPM has been sold by Vintage...

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Dutch C-130Hs: A Tactical Transition

In recent years, 336 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force has transitioned its four C-130 Hercules from regular transport duties to tactical operations. We spoke with the unit’s new commander about his plans for this unique squadron

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An in-depth look at the Eurofighter's next-gen radar

Will the Eurofighter Typhoon's new ECRS Mk 2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar be the world's best? Key.Aero investigates...

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Phantom Pharewell: Japan bids farewell to the legendary F-4EJ

The legendary McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II has bowed of service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Key.Aero looks at the multi-role fighter's half-century of Japanese operations

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Commercial

Britain above the Arctic Circle

With a resurgent Russia flexing its muscles above the Arctic...

Embraer’s new Praetor 500 and 600

All images by Embraer EMBRAER ANNOUNCED two new business aircraft...

Sikorsky’s Autonomy Research Aircraft

The Sikorsky Autonomy Research Aircraft photographed during a...

End of an era for Belgian Alpha Jet training

The Belgian Ministry of Defence is offering its fleet of twenty...

Finally – Canada launches F-18 replacement process

After years of debate and controversy, Canada has announced its...

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