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Historic

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FLYING THE BELVEDERE

That disparaging view of the RAF’s Bristol Belvedere HC1 transport...

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LIFE and DEATH in the BATTLE of BRITAIN

The diaries of RAF Duxford’s station chaplain provide a memorable...

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GRAND PRIX AIRLIFT… SIXTIES-STYLE

When most of the Formula One ield needed airlifting across the...

Mosquito for the UK

On 21 July the Mosquito Pathfinder Trust (MPT) announced a commercial understanding with the Duxford-based Aircraft Restoration Company (ARC), which could see de Havilland Mosquito T43 NZ2308 being operated from the Cambridgeshire airfield from 2020.

TFC’s CR42 stars at Duxford

The Fighter Collection’s stunning Fiat CR42, Fv 2542/G-CBLS,...

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Military

L3Harris and Bye to develop all-electric multi-mission aircraft

L3Harris Technologies and Bye Aerospace have signed an agreement to develop an all-electric, multi-mission aircraft, which will provide ISR capabilities for domestic and international operators

First F-35A for Lakenheath enters production

Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, has started manufacturing the first F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter for the UK-based 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk

Airbus demos ground-based operation of C295 FITS mission system

Airbus has successfully concluded a flight test campaign featuring a new capability for the C295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS), which enables it to be remotely operated by ground-based crews

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Drone Sightings Cause Gatwick Chaos

HEADLINES “Military capability” deployed at Gatwick...

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Retro Colours for LOT E175

CIVIL NEWS Michael Pavlotski To celebrate their 90th...

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Final Allegiant Air MD-80 Retired

CIVIL NEWS Allegiant Air has retired its final McDonnell...

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German Helicopter SAR Order

MILITARY NEWS Airbus Helicopters received an order from...

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Special Markings for Eurofighter Prototype

PRESERVATION Eurofighter Typhoon DA3 MM-X602 as seen...

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Cold Lake, Canada

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Bristol, United Kingdom

The event website states: "The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of the city of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment, and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight."

Duxford VE Day Flying Day

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two." Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

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