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Historic

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ROOM FOR A VIEW?

TSR2 engineer recalls a notable head-up display development challenge...

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The hunchback of Sesto Calende

TECHNICAL DETAILS SAVOIA-MARCHETTI SM79 For self-defence the...

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VENOM CRASHES IN WISCONSIN

One of the co-founders of the World Heritage Air Museum at Detroit, Michigan, Martin J. Tibbitts, died in the crash of his ex-Swiss Air Force de Havilland DH112 Venom FB54, N747J, shortly after take-off from Sheboygan County Memorial Airport in Wisconsin on 20 July.

LAST MILES MERCURY COMES HOME

Miles Mercury OY-ALW/G-AHAA parked at Shoreham, Sussex on 2 July,...

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TRENCHARD TRIBUTE

During one week in July, the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial...

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Military

US donates first of two C-130Hs to Chile

A pair of USAF-operated Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transports are being transferred to the Chilean Air Force to supplement the air arm’s current airlift fleet

RAF celebrates 40 years of Chinook ops with special scheme

The Royal Air Force has applied a special Union Jack-themed scheme to one of its Boeing Chinook HC6A heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters in celebration of the type’s 40 years of operational service

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New orders down, revenues up for Leonardo's helicopter business

Defence and aerospace prime Leonardo registered new orders in Q1 2021 worth €3.42bn, the same as declared during the same period last year, despite its helicopters business segment recording a €631m downturn in terms of new orders compared to the first three months of 2020

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Commercial

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First 737 MAX for Cayman Airways

CIVIL NEWS Cayman Airways’ first 737 MAX 8, VP-CIW,...

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LEAP-powered A319neo Certified

CIVIL NEWS The A319neo powered by CFM International LEAP-1A...

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JAL Mickey Mouse 767-300

CIVIL NEWS Ian Simpson Japan Airlines (JAL) has painted...

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Last Deployment for Marines EA-6Bs Ends

MILITARY NEWS Four EA-6B Prowlers from Marine Tactical...

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Super Constellation Interior to be Restored

PRESERVATION The Outback Tourism Infrastructure Fund has...

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Flight Simulation

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Abingdon Air & Country Show

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Abingdon, United Kingdom

Air and country show

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Duxford Flying Days: The Americans

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "A tale of two countries bound by duty, find out about the special relationship between America and Britain. Enjoy a few surprises in the sky and a great day out on the ground at Flying Days: The Americans. Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "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."

International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight

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Ayr, United Kingdom

Airshow

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

Sywell 2024

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Northampton, United Kingdom

The event website states: "Sywell 2024 will be a quite remarkable airshow combined with ground attractions including classic cars and much more. Showcasing multiple classic aircraft from across Europe alongside modern jets, the flying line-up will include formation and unique display acts, some of which will be UK firsts. Added to that will be a host of special photographic opportunities for the enthusiasts, stalls, children's fun fair and many more things to do."