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Historic
Berlin Airlift – the British contribution
Avoiding World War Three, or the first victory of the Cold War? Helena P Schrader re-evaluates Britain’s contribution to Operation Plainfare, the UK’s designation for the Berlin Airlift
‘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
Airfield history - Old Sarum
Now home to a trailblazing museum, Old Sarum has a rich heritage – including the foundations of battlefield support
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
Military
UK airpower in crisis amid growing threat of war, MPs say
The state of UK airpower and its inability to counter the growing threat of war has been laid bare in a damning report by an influential group of British MPs
Ex-USAF AT-6E Wolverines join the US Naval Test Pilot School
The US Naval Test Pilot School – a component of US Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR’s) Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) – has welcomed two newly acquired AT-6E Wolverine light attack aircraft to NAS Patuxent River in Maryland
GALLERY: Canadian Hornets in the Mach Loop during Cobra Warrior
McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornets of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) while deployed to the UK for Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2 have also taken advantage of low flying areas for additional training
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!
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
Pilots walk away from Coulson Boeing 737 crash
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the loss of the 737 FireLiner
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
Flight Simulation
Oslo Gardermoen for Prepar3D released
JustSim has announced Oslo Gardermoen Airport for Prepar3D v5 is out now.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 for MSFS ready for take-off
FlyingIron Simulations has announced the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Air Combat Simulation – Part 2
In this instalment of our series on air combat simulation, we look at a couple of important topics we need to address before discussing the 'mechanics' of aerial combat. The first is the software you will use to study the subject, while the second covers the hardware, such as the joystick, rudder pedals, throttles and head-tracking.
