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Historic

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WINGS FROM THE WATER

FLEET AIR ARM An unusual view of the propeller arcs of a Fairey...

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GULL-WINGED

ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE DIVE BOMBERS P PRODUCED, THE JUNKERS...

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Short Sunderland moved under cover in New Zealand

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) in Auckland, New...

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Dutch Texan flies again from Lelystad

North American AT-6A Texan PH-TXN has flown again from Lelystad...

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James Consalvi wins top prize at Reno in ‘Strega’

At the controls of Bill Destefani’sheavily modified North American...

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Military

Czech Air Force retires Yak-40 fleet

The Czech Air Force held a farewell ceremony at the 24th Air Force Base at Prague-Kbely Airport on September 2, marking the retirement of the air arm's two Yakovlev Yak-40 VIP transports, after more than 20 years of service.

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Aircraft Report: RAH-66 Comanche

Designed for pure stealth, Boeing-Sikorsky’s RAH-66 Comanche was one of the most exciting developments at the turn of the millennium, but the programme’s soaring costs meant it was not to be.

Russia orders two Mi-38s for VIP role

Russian Helicopters announced on August 26 at the International Military-Technical Forum, held near Moscow, that the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence (MOD) has ordered two VIP Kazan Helicopters Mi-38 rotorcraft.

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Commercial

Cyber warfare: disruptive technology in air combat

UNITED STATES The Norse data wall on the operations loor...

Outback Air Combat Exercise Pitch Black

Nigel Pittaway enjoyed the tropical heat of Australia’s Northern...

ExecuJet to operate the first Pilatus PC-24 in Africa

EXECUJET, PART of the Luxaviation Group announced on August 15,...

Stratolaunch plans

Stratolaunch, which will be the world’s largest aircraft, will...

Electronic countermeasures upgrade

The US Air Force issued a request for information (RFI) on August...

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Flight Simulation

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow