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Historic

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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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Military

Spirits arrive in Portugal for historic bomber deployment

Three Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit strategic stealth bombers from the USAF’s 509th Bomb Wing have deployed to Lajes Field on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, as part of a Bomber Task Force mission in Europe

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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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Commercial

Real-time flutter

Research involving Embraer has assessed wing flutter in real...

Unmanned An-2

China had flown a modified Shifei Y-5B biplane (the Chinese version...

Embraer receives second E-99 for upgrade

The Força Aérea Brasileira (Brazilian Air Force) announced...

B-52: setting course for 2050

MILITARY B-52H STRATOFORTRESS A KC-10 Extender assigned to...

Eagles versus Flankers

Babak Taghvaee reports on the visit of California Air National...

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Flight Simulation

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NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow

International Sanicole Airshow

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Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium

Established in 1977, the airshow returns in 2024 for its 44th edition.

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days

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Mošnov, Czechia

The event website states: "The main programme, taking place at Ostrava Leos Janacek Airport, features heavy military hardware, police and rescue equipment, dynamic displays of special forces’ training, flying displays and presentations of armaments, equipment and gear of individual units."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow