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Historic
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.
The Spitfire’s first ever flight
Five men all with good reason to smile – the prototype Spitfire had just flown. Ken Ellis sets the scene
The Spitfire’s elliptical wing explained
Spitfire aficionados Tony Hoskins and Hugh Hunt discuss the design of the most famous aircraft wing ever made.
Design secrets of the Spitfire
Revolutionary flush riveting that increased top speed, and seats made out of the last material you’d expect: watch this video to uncover some of the Spitfire’s hidden but ingenious engineering.
What’s it like to fly in a Spitfire?
As Key.Aero’s Assistant Editor, Tara Leggett has an aviation-themed bucket list. Right at the top of it? Flying in a Spitfire. She went to Biggin Hill and strapped herself in…
Military
Canadian company to provide ISR drones to Ukraine
Canada-based uncrewed aerial system platform and service provider Volatus Aerospace has announced it has begun the delivery of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system to Ukraine
USAF releases report into $10m B-2 landing incident
An abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report into the incident on September 14, 2021, involving a B-2A Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) in Missouri has been released by Air Force Global Strike Command.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 88
Welcome to the 88th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: St Maarten
There is no list of most unusual or beautiful airports in the world that does not include St Maarten...
Ultimate Airports: Saba and Saint Barthélemy
The Caribbean island of Saba in the Lesser Antilles is officially home to the world's shortest runway...
Ultimate Airports: The Mega Hubs - Atlanta
The gradual rise of worldwide mega-airports stemmed from...
Flight Simulation
