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Historic
Falklands Nimrods: a pilot's account of sub-hunting in the South Atlantic
Hunting for Argentinean naval threats to the UK’s Task Force during the Falklands War, the RAF Nimrod MR2 community largely stayed out of the limelight — but it did notch up a piece of air force history
Duxford to mark a half century of airshows
This month’s season-closing air display at IWM Duxford, the Flying Finale, will also salute 50 years of shows at the famous airfield
Newark museum reveals details of nightshoot
The date for Newark Air Museum’s Autumn Day-Night Photo Shoot event has been set for Saturday October 28, 2023
Sunderland hero remembered at Pembroke Dock
A Sunderland flying boat crewman’s bravery nearly 70 years ago has been commemorated through the donation of a George Medal to the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
Orion arrives at New Zealand museum home
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand has officially welcomed Lockheed P-3K2 Orion NZ4203 to its collection
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 175
Welcome to the 175th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
First F-35B for Royal Navy’s 809 NAS on show at RAF Marham
The first F-35B to be assigned to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm’s 809 Naval Air Squadron – which is being formally stood up today (December 8) as the UK’s second operational frontline Lightning II squadron at RAF Marham in Norfolk – has received special markings to celebrate the occasion
Commercial
Planespotting from the ATC tower at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Istanbul’s second airport, Sabiha Gökçen, handled 31 million passengers in 2022 and attracts an interesting array of domestic and international traffic. Ilgaz Deger shares a selection of photos from his recent visit up the ATC tower
Battle of the century: Finnair CEO on navigating “double crisis”
As Finnair kicks off its centenary celebrations, Gordon Smith visits Helsinki to hear how the airline is navigating one of the most challenging periods in its history
The Ultimate French Airport IATA Code Quiz
Bonjour! Ça va? We’ve got a slightly different quiz for you this week, all about French airports. Do you know your TLS from your TLN? Give it a go!
ANALYSIS: How is this summer panning out for Europe's airlines?
As the busy summer season swung into action, what was the forecast for Europe’s airlines – would it be blue skies and sunshine, or was turbulence ahead? The experts from Cirium took a closer look
Flight Simulation
Famous Flyer 7: Mitsubishi MU-2 ready for take-off
The latest aircraft to join the Famous Flyer fleet for Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Mitsubishi MU-2.
The passing of Tony Radmilovich
It is with great sadness that the staff and contributors of PC Pilot magazine learnt of the recent passing of long-term contributor and good friend, Tony Radmilovich.
Victoria Falls for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
The package from FSDG is an accurate and detailed rendition of Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, sporting an authentic light environment while taking advantage of native MSFS technologies such as dynamic lighting, reflective textures and animated jetways.
