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Historic

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8th AIR FORCE FORMATIONS

How the US Army Air Forces protected B-17 and B-24 crews in taking...

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Advanced when it appeared, the Scout was subject to much evolution...

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BERLIN’S CHIPMUNK SPYPLANES

During the Cold War, thanks to an agreement between the four...

Savoia SM55 revival in Italy

The tail section of the SM55X reproduction under construction...

Patrulla Águila C-101 for air force museum

C-101EB Aviojet E.25-23, still bearing the number 3 on the tail...

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Military

Lockheed Martin receives Indian C-130J-30 support contract

Lockheed Martin announced on August 24 that it has been awarded a US$328.8m, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for India's fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transports

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Singapore’s prototype Advanced A330 MRTT undergoes final tests

Republic of Singapore Air Force-operated Airbus A330 MRTT - serial 764 - which has been converted as a prototype of the automatic air-to-air-refuelling (A3R) A330 SMART MRTT, has returned to Spain for completion of its trials programme

Air Warrior Podcast Episode 16

We speak with former USAF pilot, Dean ‘Wilbur’ Wright, who discusses his impressive career of flying the A-10 and F-117A operationally, as well as for the service’s world-renowned Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron and his time on the Harrier GR7 during an exchange tour with the RAF

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Commercial

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Southampton Celebrates Dutch Milestone

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT has celebrated its 25,000th flight to Amsterdam...

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The Real Gateway to the Alps

This small Austrian regional facility has found itself a niche...

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737 MAX 8 grounding continues

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 remained grounded at the time of going to press as investigations continue into the March 10, 2019, crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302.

RAF Wedgetail

Jon Lake reviews the recently announced acquisition of the E-7...

Leonardo’s joint venture in Algeria

Leonardo and the Algerian Ministry of National Defence have announced...

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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