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Historic

‘Sally B’ to be temporarily grounded

A statement has been issued by B-17 operator Ellie Sallingboe in the wake of recent wing spar issues effecting US-based aircraft

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Airfield history - Old Sarum

Now home to a trailblazing museum, Old Sarum has a rich heritage – including the foundations of battlefield support

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English Electric Canberra - the last great air race

Racing between London and Christchurch was more than just sport – it was a chance to prove the Canberra’s long reach

Tickets on sale – Flying Legends returns

The Fighter Collection (TFC) has confirmed that the justly famous Flying Legends air show will return this July at its new home of Church Fenton, Leeds-East Airport – and tickets are on sale now

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Greatest RAF show on Earth? Pilot recounts Queen's 1953 Coronation flypast

The greatest (RAF) show on Earth? FlyPast spoke to Terry Devey Smith, a pilot from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation flypast and subsequent Royal Review 

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Military

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Inside the final days of the Spanish Navy's Hughes 500M helicopter fleet

As the Spanish Navy undergoes a major transformation, Marnix Sap looks at the final days of the helicopter that has been a dedicated little workhorse for more than 50 years

RAF Chinooks take part in Vortex Warrior at El Centro

Chinook HC5/HC6s and air/ground crews from the RAF’s No 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, recently deployed to Naval Air Facility El Centro in California in August to conduct specialist desert flying training in Exercise Vortex Warrior

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AirForces Monthly October 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Commercial

The Ultimate Lufthansa History Quiz (Part One)

Today the Lufthansa Group is one of Europe’s largest aviation companies, with a wealth of investments and subsidiaries reaching far beyond Germany, but it wasn’t always this way. For this week's quiz we’re putting your knowledge of Lufthansa’s formative years to the test. Good luck!

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Aviation postcard from Down Under

The relative remoteness of Australia and New Zealand means many of their resident aircraft rarely venture beyond the national borders. This, and the wide array of international visitors that grace their domestic airports, make them a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. Barry Ambrose made a recent pilgrimage Down Under and shares some of the highlights from his time in Sydney, Auckland, and Christchurch

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Pilots walk away from Coulson Boeing 737 crash

Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the loss of the 737 FireLiner

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AIR International March 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Gold Coast Airport – serving Australia's holiday capital

 Chris Frame heads to Queensland to find out how Australia’s Gold Coast Airport is building for the future with its new multi-million-dollar terminal

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Flight Simulation

PC Pilot - Issue 146 Downloads

Online content for the July/August 2023 issue of PC Pilot.

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Flight Adventure: Cessna Citation X

Despite environmental concerns, bizjet charters have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic and currently show no signs of slowing. In this flight adventure, we take a look at one of the more stunning bizjets in the skies today, the Cessna Citation X.

New Islander takes flight in X-Plane 12

Thranda Design has announced the next aircraft in the Dynamic Generation Series, the Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander, is now available for X-Plane 12.

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Upcoming Events

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

Duxford Flying Day: 19 Squadron

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Uncover the story of the legendary 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history at Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain at Flying Days: 19 Squadron. Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Dover AFB - First State Airshow

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Dover AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Fairford, United Kingdom

The themes this year for RIAT are '50 Years F-16', 'NATO 75th Anniversary', '100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force' and 'Pushing the boundaries in Air and Space'. Regarding the final one in the list the RIAT website states: "Our main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. We hope to display specialised, modified and instrumented test flight aircraft from organisations from around the world dedicated to Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research."

Offutt AFB - Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

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Bellevue, United States

US Air Force airshow