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Historic
The Italian poet-pilot and his propaganda raid
A controversial figure in Italian history, Gabriele D'Annunzio was part of the tradition of the soldier-poet. It was in the air that D’Annunzio fought, and among his exploits was a propaganda raid against Vienna that goes down as one of the First World War’s most daring flying feats
RAF EOD memorial unveiled at Newark Air Museum
On Sunday May 1, a new Royal Air Force (RAF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) memorial was dedicated in the Memorial Garden at the Newark Air Museum.
Why did Germany launch the Blitz?
Think of the Blitz, and the Luftwaffe’s heavy, sustained bombardment of British cities and industrial objectives that began in September 1940 springs to mind first. But that was just part of Germany’s series of bombing offensives against the British Isles, right up to the V1 and V2 campaigns. What were the strategic objectives underpinning them, and how effective did they prove?
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Hopes grow for permanent Spitfire tribute
A fundraising drive to create a National Spitfire Monument at Southampton, close to the legendary fighter’s spiritual home, has been launched.
Military
What is the current state of Taiwan's ageing F-5 Tiger II fleet?
After almost 60 years of service, the Republic of China Air Force’s F-5s are due to be phased out. Air Forces Monthly examines the impact the jet has had in ensuring the defence of the island nation
First KC-130Js arrive in Hawaii as USMC activates VMGR-153
The USMC activated a new Lockheed Martin KC-130J Hercules tanker-transport unit when Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 (VMGR-153) ‘Hercules’ was stood up at MCAS Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii on January 13
USAF set to continue flying ‘retired’ F-117As for another decade
While the USAF formally ‘retired’ its fleet of F-117A Nighthawk stealth attack jets in April 2008, the air arm is now seeking to keep a number of examples flying in support of “limited research and training activities” until at least 2034 – more than 25 years after the type was initially withdrawn from service
Commercial
Pulsar demonstrates UK-built rocket engine
UK nuclear fusion firm Pulsar Fusion has developed and tested its first launch-capable, high power chemical rocket engine
First Airbus-built Inmarsat-6 satellite shipped to Japan
The first Airbus-built Inmarsat-6, I-6 F1, satellite has been shipped from Airbus
in Toulouse to Tanegashima in Japan ready
for launch
Recovery Watch: Airline focus shifts to carbon emissions
In our monthly check-in with the Cirium team, we explore how environmental topics are shaping the global aviation recovery
The complete story of the Airspeed Ambassador
The Airspeed Ambassador was hailed as the Douglas DC-3’s heir apparent before the California-built type had cemented its place in history during D-Day and Market Garden. However, the post-war type failed to keep pace with technological advances, as Bruce Hales-Dutton describes
Aircraft disassembly: the circle of life
What happens after an aircraft is grounded for the last time and taken out of service? Howard Slutsken dives into the world of disassembly
Flight Simulation
Prague Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced LKPR Václav Havel Airport Prague for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
X-Plane 12 by Austin Meyer – Part 2
In part 2 of this series, X-Plane’s creator, Austin Meyer, discusses the new trees, volumetric clouds, user-controlled weather and real weather systems in his upcoming X-Plane 12.
Orbx’s Skiathos International Airport
We take a look at Skiathos Airport, otherwise known as the ‘St Maarten of the Mediterranean’.
