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Historic
Messerschmitt Bf 109 VS. Bell P-39 Airacobra
Messerschmitt Bf 109 VS. Bell P-39 Airacobra - how do the two match up?
Wally’s War
In this week’s MyPast, we hear part 2 of Wally Layne’s wartime story. David Layne tells of some of his father’s key movements before the events that lead to his unfortunate capture…
FlyPast Podcast Episode 6
This week we speak to writer and aviation historian Paul Crickmore about the book he co-wrote, analysing the Battle of Britain from the Luftwaffe's perspective.
Pioneering through the decades: 1900-1970
In 1903, man managed to stay airborne for a few seconds. By 1970, we were able to fly to the moon. What important pioneers played a part in assisting toward this incredible achievement? We look at key moments over the decades…
Military
Green Mountain F-35 Lightnings
This year, Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing made history as the first Air National Guard wing to be declared combat ready with the F-35A. Tom Kaminski outlines its history and fifth-generation transition
Report reveals cause of Grand Forks Global Hawk crash
An executive summary of the accident investigation report into the loss of a US Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk in August 2021, while returning to Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB), North Dakota, was released by Air Combat Command Headquarters on April 22 this year.
Iranian Army Day Parade: Which helicopters were involved?
More than 50 helicopters took part in Iran’s Army Day Parade this year. Air Forces Monthly has the details
Commercial
Seven of the World’s Most Amazing Runways
Runways come in many different forms and vary greatly in their characteristics. Whether they’re perched on the side of a mountain, are made from sand or are short enough to make landing difficult, the following seven runways some of the most amazing in the world.
Gallery: British Airways' Jumbo Journey
To mark the day that British Airways retired its final Boeing 747s, Key.Aero has put together a gallery of images which illustrate the type's long history with the flag carrier.
The Airline Donald Trump Wants You to Forget
Casinos, aftershave, even steak - Donald Trump has tried his hand at many things. But one venture he wants you to forget is his brief and ultimately unsuccessful stint at running an airline. Thomas Haynes examines how it all came about, and what went wrong.
BA to Retire 747s with Immediate Effect
UK flag carrier British Airways has confirmed that it intends to withdraw the Boeing 747 from its fleet with immediate effect.
Flight Simulation
F28 Fellowship PBR Preview
Just Flight has released new screenshots of its upcoming Fokker F28 Fellowship showcasing early PBR effects.
