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US Air Force AC-47s in Vietnam – the first gunships

One of the more unusual tasks for the C-47 was as a gunship. The AC-47 Spooky saw extensive service in the Vietnam War as Philip Chinnery detailed in the June 2015 issue of FlyPast

Rare Salmson Cri-Cri re-emerges

High-wing French trainer nearing end of restoration at La Ferté-Alais

'Black Buck' Vulcan gets much-needed care

Famed Falklands veteran bomber under restoration after years outside

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Life and times of the DC-3 with the most flying hours

Aeroplane published this article from Jay Selman in its December 2015 issue about the highest-time Douglas DC-3

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Aviation News August 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 167

Welcome to the 167th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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Inside story of the world's first frontline Tornado squadron

Group Captain Peter Gooding (Ret’d) provides insights into the Tornado’s early RAF career as he tells Dino Carrara what it was like to be the boss of the world’s first frontline squadron flying the then new swing-wing bomber.

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AIR International November 2023

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Commercial

CPK outlines passenger experience plans

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny is set to build a state-of-the-art airport hub from scratch, promising a seamless, enjoyable passenger experience

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Firing fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds aerobatic team

Mark Broadbent talks to the Firebirds aerobatic team, who perform with pyrotechnics and LEDs

Mexican President FINALLY sells Boeing 787

After a long period of trying to sell the jet, it now has a new owner

ATRs to Uzbekistan

The first two of three aircraft has been delivered, with a third due imminently.

New British 747 airline cleared for take-off

Awarded its AOC, flights are expected to begin soon.

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Flight Simulation

East Midlands Airport for MSFS now available

Pyreegue Dev Co has announced EGNX - East Midlands Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

Red Bull Bullseye landing challenge released

In 2023, Red Bull aerobatic pilot Luke Czepiela successfully landed a Carbon Cub on the helipad of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel at an altitude of 689ft.

Microsoft Flight Simulator lands in Jeju

Developed by SamScene, the scenery is an authentic rendition of the second-largest airport in South Korea, sporting a detailed terminal with interior modelling.

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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