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Historic
De Havilland at 100: Fatal Success
Tony Buttler delves into the story of de Havilland’s radical ‘bat jet’...
What makes the Spitfire so good?
Antony Parkinson MBE might have done over 1000 hours in both the Eurofighter Typhoon and F4 Phantom, but he rates the Spitfire as one of the greatest aeroplanes he’s ever flown. Here’s why
The cost of a Spitfire (it’ll make your eyes water)
Back in the 1940s, it’s said that a Spitfire would be £5,000 to make. That’s a drop in the ocean compared to what one would set you back now…
The world’s greatest Spitfire collection?
The Heritage Hangar at Biggin Hill is home to an incredible group of Spitfires. With tours currently closed due to Covid, Key.Aero gives you a video tour of one of historic aviation’s most impressive places.
Military
Clean up of huge diesel leak at RAF Odiham begins
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to clean up a fuel spill at RAF Odiham air base, following an equipment failure last year which resulted in up to 31,000 litres of diesel escaping into the local environment
Swedish Gripen C/D upgrade aims to keep type relevant until mid-2030s
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has contracted Saab to upgrade the Swedish Air Force’s entire JAS 39C/D Gripen fleet in a bid to keep the multi-role fighters operationally relevant until the mid-2030s
Ukraine-Russia War: Analysing the First Month
As Vladimir Putin redirects forces to the Russian-controlled Donbas and Crimean regions, evidence of possible war crimes is coming to light. Khalem Chapman charts recent key events in the conflict
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro is a city that needs little introduction...
Ultimate Airports: Tegucigalpa/Toncontín
Located in the heart of Central America, five miles (8km) from downtown Tegucigalpa...
Ultimate Airports: Gibraltar
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar has been in dispute for centuries...
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