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Historic

Mosquito fires up

With East Kirkby’s chief engineer Keith Brenchley at the controls,...

MH434 BACK AS ‘AC-S’

Spitfire IX MH434, wearing freshly applied AC-S codes, taxiing...

Hangar Talk

Comment on historic aviation by the chief executive of the UK’s...

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FIFTY YEARS ON…

Warbird pilot Dave Ratcliffe on getting to grips with the Buchón...

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The Victory Show

Events 31 AUG 2 SEPT Cosby’s crowning glory was surely...

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Military

USMC completes first Link 16-configured AH-1Z flight

The USMC has successfully completed the first flight of a Bell AH-1Z Viper configured with Link 16 hardware and software, demonstrating a two-way connection capability between the attack helicopter and a ground station

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CSG21: Task force integrates with allies in the Mediterranean

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have integrated with allies for exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, during which the aircraft carrier’s embarked F-35B Lightning IIs conducted operations with French Fleet Air Arm-operated Rafale Ms

Air Warrior Podcast Episode 4

While defence procurement enjoyed a bumper week, Modern Military Group Editor Alan Warnes speaks with Aero Vodochody on its L-39NG military jet trainer to learn more about the latest developments from the programmes and potential new markets for the aircraft

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Dubai’s Double-Deckers Head to Glasgow

Emirates’Airbus A380s will be introduced between Glasgow and...

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First Qatari Rafale Delivered

The first Dassault Rafale DQ for Qatar, QA202, is seen departing...

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Silver Star Back in the Sky

PRESERVATION Canadair CT-133 Silver Star, C-FUPJ/133052,...

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Why flight testing the English Electric Lightning was such a challenge

Getting Britain’s first afterburning Mach 2 interceptor from the drawing board and into RAF service was no mean feat. Hugh Trevor describes the challenges faced by those tasked with flight testing the English Electric Lightning.

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USAF Receives First KC-46As

Fire crews from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron mark the arrival...

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Upcoming Events

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."