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Historic
How a female Soviet pilot changed the history of women in aviation
From beneath the blanket of darkness, an all-female regiment would glide through the night and strike fear into the hearts of the Germans. This is the story of the ‘Night Witches’
Life and Times of a special Buccaneer
First flown more than 50 years ago, the Buccaneer XV344 eventually made its mark...
FlyPast Classics: Tony’s Trials and Tribulations
Malcolm V Lowe explains how Japan’s uniquely powered Ki-61 Hien...
Repaired, Reworked... and Lifting Our Spirits
Assistant Editor Jamie Ewan talks to the Aircraft Restoration Company...
Military
F-111 capsule ejection system explained
The F-111 had an unusual ejection system about which Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) reveals some remarkable facts
Polish airport near Ukraine border could be key defence support hub
Poland’s Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, located in the southeast of the country just 50 miles from the Ukraine border, could be playing a significant part of the NATO response to the ongoing Russian invasion, with multiple Allied transport aircraft arriving over the past 24 hours
F-111E exercises and weapons detachments
Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) recalls the exercises and weapons detachments he participated in while flying with the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing
Commercial
Korean Air: Access all areas
A youthful new management team and a renewed focus on innovation has the exciting potential to revitalise Korean Air as one of the world’s most dynamic national carriers. Gordon Smith goes behind the scenes with the company to learn more.
On Algerian Wings
Air Algérie has endured civil wars and national recessions, but today is facing a very different kind of challenge
Biofuels Bridging the Gap
Sustainable aviation fuels are widely considered to be an essential, albeit interim, solution to the aviation industry’s impending emissions crisis.
Tudor Leeds to a World of Air Freight
Air cargo accounts for 35% of global trade and transit time is critical for many items
The Big Swiss Switch
Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways has recently retired a trusty old workhorse as well as welcoming a shiny new arrival
Flight Simulation
London City Airport for Prepar3D simulator released
Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport for Prepar3D simulation platform version 4 is out now.
KATL Atlanta 2019 released
Imaginesim has released the 2019 version of KATL Atlanta for Prepar3D version 4.
