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Historic

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Letters home reveal US Navy pilot's First World War exploits in the UK

It must have been quite a culture shock for US Navy pilot Benjamin Lee 2nd, moving from his homeland to first rural Cornwall and then the Humber estuary as part of his service’s contribution to the First World War’s fight against German U-boats. This talented aviator’s letters home paint a picture of life at these two outposts

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Mosquito strikes in Norwegian waters

Graham Pitchfork describes the attacks of RAF Coastal Command Mosquitos in Norwegian waters during World War Two 

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The intense aerial attacks that sunk Hitler's battleship Tirpitz

Graham Pitchfork describes the intense efforts to neutralise the threat of the battleship Tirpitz

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Aviation News August 2022

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1967 flashback: Yak-40 insights from Yakovlev’s deputy chief designer

Yakovlev’s deputy chief designer Ye G Adler gave ‘Aeroplane’ readers of the May 3, 1967 issue detailed insights into the construction and capabilities of the new Yak-40 regional jet, which at the time was undergoing flight tests

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Military

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General Atomics to design DARPA’s experimental Liberty Lifter seaplane

Combat Aircraft Journal explains the teaming up of  US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and General Atomics to create the Liberty Lifter

Ukraine asks Netherlands to donate outgoing F-16 fighters

Ukraine has submitted a formal request to the Netherlands calling for it to donate its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to aid the fight against Russia

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AIR International March 2023

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Commercial

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Why airline liveries are found on non-airliners

Martin Needham compiles a fascinating snapshot of some well-known airline liveries found on smaller and often unexpected aircraft types

Cadet pilot pipeline for Norse Atlantic Airways

As long-haul start-up Norse Atlantic Airways gears up for launch in the second quarter of this year, it has “agreed to work together” with flight training provider, OSM Aviation Academy, to establish a cadet pilot programme.

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Cunard's transatlantic tie-ups with Eagle and BOAC

Cunard’s near 100-year transatlantic hegemony was challenged by airships, flying boats and later jets. Panicked by the potential problems posed by planes, the ocean-crossing company courted its competitors to keep itself afloat, as Lee Cross reflects

Loganair to reintroduce Oslo links from Aberdeen

Scotland’s Aberdeen International Airport is poised for a route boost as Loganair intends to resume services to Oslo, Norway.

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SmartLynx set to add Boeing 737 MAX 8's from April

In a bold move, Riga-headquarted SmartLynx Airlines has inked a deal with SMBC Aviation Capital for a pair of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

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Flight Simulation

Wellington for Microsoft Flight Simulator Now Available

Scenery developer Flightbeam Studio has released NZWN Wellington Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Mega Airport Brussels Out Now

Aerosoft has announced Mega Airport Brussels for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been released.

Yeager Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released

Orbx has announced KCRW West Virginia International Yeager Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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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."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

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."

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow