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Historic
The inside story of the Falklands War Vulcan raids
Group Captain (ret) Alastair ‘Monty’ Montgomery, detachment commander on the Ascension Islands for the Vulcan raids during the Falklands conflict, provides a retrospective look at the type’s role in the campaign
Aeroplane May 1973
View the very first issue of Aeroplane Monthly published in May 1973 in page-turning format
What happened to Short Stirling BK716?
A new website created by an international team pays tribute to the seven-man crew of a downed RAF bomber
Japanese ‘Cherry Blossom’ craft arrives in Arizona
Formerly with the RAF Museum, a Japanese kamikaze craft has been loaned to a museum in the US
Military
Belgium retires first F-16 from use after nearly 40 years of ops
The Belgium Air Force withdrew its first F-16AM (MLU) Fighting Falcon from operational use on September 8, after the multi-role fighter reached the 8,000 flight hour milestone
Indonesia presses forward with F-15EX Eagle II acquisition
Indonesia is set to become the first export customer for the F-15EX after a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of at least 24 Eagle II fighters was signed during a recent visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto to the firm’s F-15 production line in St Louis, Missouri
WATCH: Canada’s debut in Exercise Cobra Warrior
Maple leaves are taking to the air now we are in autumn, however other ‘maple leaves’ are being seen airborne in the UK – namely those worn by Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188A Hornets and a CC-150T Polaris taking part in Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2
Commercial
The Ultimate Boeing 707 Quiz!
We're delving into the aviation archive to celebrate one of the most iconic jetliners of all time. From early prototypes to final operators, this is your chance to test your knowledge of the Boeing 707. Good luck!
Why was the Boeing 707 so popular with British airlines?
Despite protectionist objections from politicians, UK carriers embraced the Boeing 707 during the 1960s and 1970s. Lee Cross explores the US type’s introduction with various British airlines.
Why this TUI 737 is now flying cargo in Rwanda
For more than a decade it shuttled holidaymakers around Europe, but now this Boeing 737 example has found a new lease of life in Africa. Find out more...
Emirates is bringing even more A380s to Gatwick
The UAE-based carrier has boosted A380 services to the British capital ahead of the holiday rush. Find out more here…
Flight Simulation
AURORA 2023 for MSFS released
Scenery developer, UK2000 has released Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Flight Adventure: The de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
In this flight adventure, we explore one of the most impressive and perhaps iconic bush planes of all time: the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. Join us as we fly in the backcountry to appreciate just how suited to the role it is.
