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Historic
BBMF Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln
To mark 80 years of the first flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster on January 9, 1941, Tom Allett examines the history of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s example, PA474
Sir Frank Whittle: Remembering the Jet Pioneer
Armed with sound mathematics and a lot of determination, Sir Frank Whittle created one of the most important inventions of the modern world. Nicholas Jones met him in his later years and reflects on his humble origins and the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream
They didn't know what was a V1 attack and what wasn't...
This week, MyPast spoke to Brian, a keen aviator with a lengthy past dating back to his mothers' war days
FlyPast Podcast Episode 1
In Episode 1, FlyPast Editor Chris, Key.Aero editor Hans and Assistant Editor Tara discuss their aviation heroes, favourite historic aeroplanes, and what it's like to fly in a Spitfire...
The woman who helped make the Hurricane
Meet Elizabeth ‘Elsie’ MacGill, the woman who battled sexism and polio in order to become an engineer, businesswoman… and the first female aviation engineer in the world
Military
USAF opts for E-7 as E-3 AWACS replacement
The US Air Force has decided to replace a portion of its E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, with a contract award planned in fiscal year 2023
Unit report: On patrol with Portugal's P-3C fleet
The Portuguese Air Force’s P-3C maritime patrol aircraft is the workhorse of the country’s search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, an adaptable platform that can be rapidly configured for each mission set
Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base
While most of the world was watching events unfold in Ukraine, the Hellenic Air Force was hosting Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base. Combat Aircraft Journal was there
Commercial
New UVC light kits for security checkpoints
New light kits that are said to be capable of destroying up to...
Stobart readies Southend for post-COVID era
London Southend Airport (SEN) owner, the Stobart Group, has announced...
Flight Simulation
Helix Ready for Lift-Off
Nemeth Design has released the Russian-built Kamov KA-32A Helix for FSX and Prepar3D version 4.5+.
Carenado XL560 Citation new Version Out Now
Chilean developer, Carenado has announced the XL560 Citation for FSX and Prepar3D has been upgraded to version 1.2.
Zagreb Now Available for FSX and P3DV3
Aerosoft has announced Zagreb professional is now available for FSX, FSX: Steam Edition and Prepar3D version 3.
