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Historic
The dramatic role of RAF Hurricanes in the Battle of El Alamein
This year marks the 80th anniversary of World War Two’s pivotal Battle of El Alamein in North Africa. Andrew Thomas reflects on the dramatic role played by Hawker Hurricane ‘tank busters’ from the RAF’s 6 Squadron
Twin Pioneer Demo Tours
When Scottish Aviation sent its new Twin Pioneer on demonstration tours, it really put the aircraft through its paces
By David Dorman
When conscripts flew RAF fighters
The days when National Service pilots flew RAF jet fighters are understandably long gone, but memories remain strong – not least amongst those who piloted Meteors
UK Percival Mew Gulls
The Shuttleworth Collection’s Percival Mew Gull G-AEXF and David Beale’s replica G-HEKL make for a splendid pair — and an interesting comparison
Messerschmitt makes first flight in over 75 years
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 410077 – a former JG 54 machine – flew again in the hands of Steve Hinton on May 24 .
Military
German CH-53G fleet suffers two emergency landings in one week
Two aircraft from the German Air Force’s ageing fleet of CH-53G Sea Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopters have been forced to perform emergency landings in Germany on two separate occasions in the past week
Inside the first year of Qatari Hawk operations at RAF Leeming
The Qatar Emiri Air Force is operating Hawks in its new training establishment at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. Derek Bower explains why
USAF’s ‘Night Hawks’ part ways with the Pave Hawk
The 55th Rescue Squadron ‘Night Hawks’ – a component of the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona – has become the latest USAF unit to bid a fond farewell to its complement of HH-60G Pave Hawk CSAR helicopters
Commercial
Embraer: An eye on the prize
AIR International dives deep into the world of ambitious Brazilian manufacturer Embraer
Fit to fly: maintenance and long-term storage
From pickling to bird nests and insect invasions, the threats to incorrectly stored aircraft are legion. Paul Willis reports on return-to-service requirements
Pakistan International’s helicopter routes article uncovered
A fascinating piece from the June 11, 1964 issue of ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News’ which reveals the operations of PIA’s S-61 helicopters
Twenty years of the Airbus A318
January 2022 marks two decades since the A318 – the smallest member of the Airbus A320 Family – took flight. However, unlike its single-aisle stablemates, the A318 remains the runt of the litter, says Thomas Lee
Flight Simulation
Orbx's Mackay and Adelaide Airports
In this article, we review two of its latest additions from Orbx: Mackay Airport (YBMK), located within the city that bears its name and Adelaide Airport (YPAD) on Australia’s southern coast.
The Spitfire simulator used to train real-world pilots
We travelled to Goodwood Aerodrome to check out the only Spitfire simulator in the world used for training real-world Spitfire pilots.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VII: Australia
World Updates for Microsoft Flight Simulator continue to be released on a hectic schedule and the most recent is Update VII: Australia. Join us as we race around this vast continent to explore both iconic and some hidden scenic treasures.
