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Military
Phantom Survivors: Gone but not Forgotten
Operational F-4s have dwindled over the past decade, with some notable retirements and events.
Phantom Survivors: Turkish Terminators
Having undergone a major re-shuffle in recent years, the Turkish Air Force has dramatically rationalized its F-4 Phantom II fleet as these warriors ultimately face retirement.
Phantom Survivors: Rising Sun 'Rhinos'
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force operates an exotic mix of F-4s, with its reconnaissance variants now being retired and a single squadron of air defenders remaining.
Phantom Survivors: Iranian Survivors
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has operated F-4s since 1968, and today retains a significant number of these aircraft as the backbone of its aging fighter force.
Phantom Survivors: Gods of War
The Hellenic Air Force is one of two European air arms that still operate the F-4. Now confined to a single squadron, it still provides a meaningful multi-role capability for the Greek military.
Commercial
Emirates takes delivery of first A380 in 12 months
The Middle Eastern carrier has accepted its 116th superjumbo after a year of no deliveries
Concorde captain on JFK departure and going supersonic
A former British Airways Concorde captain talks through the unique take-off from runway 31L at the New York hub and the transonic acceleration process
Historic
Battle of Britain statue found
Leicestershire police have published a plea to find the rightful owner of the 30-year-old commemorative anniversary bust... do you recognise it?
The operational history of Vulcan XH558
She turned out to be the gentle giant at the heart of the Cold War despite much more serious intentions. This is the story of XH558, one of Britain’s most loved and missed aircraft
The Vulcan and the V-Force
Vulcan to the Sky Trust’s Chief Engineer, Taff Stone, talks about XH558 and its role in Britain’s Cold War-era nuclear deterrent
Flight Simulation
Back to Basics - Stage 1, Lesson 5
This issue covers some more advanced skills that are essential...
