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Historic
Inside the de Havilland Mosquito B35 bomber
Watch our video of the Mosquito’s interior – these are the conditions that pilots and navigators faced…
The ground-attack Mosquito that used cigarette technology
Used for daring, low-flying raids, the Mosquito FB MkVI packed huge firepower – partly thanks to some ingenious thinking from an unlikely source.
Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Mosquito
Two months’ of meticulous planning, calculated to deliver the decisive blow, was unleashed by the Allies at 13:00 hours on February 22, 1945. A massive daylight offensive was targeting enemy transport and communication systems.
The de Havilland Hornet Moth
Enclosed cockpit, side-by-side seats and room for the golf clubs: enter the 1930s and de Havilland’s touring aircraft.
He opened the Hornet Moth door over the Channel... and refuelled it in mid-air!
For sheer audacity and bravery, this story of a daring World War II escape takes some beating.
Military
Inside the Y-8Q: China’s new sub-hunting talisman
Combat Aircraft Journal details China’s latest anti-submarine warfare asset, the Y-8Q.
First T-7A Red Hawk for the USAF unveiled
The first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet destined for the US Air Force was unveiled by Boeing at its St Louis facility in Missouri on April 28
WIN 1 of 3 copies of the book ‘TOPGUN – The Legacy’
We have 3 copies of the book ‘TOPGUN – The Legacy’ signed by the author to give away, in this exclusive Key Aero competition. At 688 pages long with 95 colour and black and white photos, this book normally priced at £45.99, is the ultimate guide to TOPGUN
Commercial
Short haul, long aircraft: Iberia A340-600 to London
Spencer Bennett samples a short-haul Iberia
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Air Hollywood: Flights of Fantasy
The logistics and costs of filming at airports and on board real aircraft mean that most movies, TV shows, music videos and adverts use sets and props for aviation-themed scenes...
Baby Boeings in Britain
Boeing scored a big success with its 737-200 twinjet, which gained popularity across the globe. Matt Falcus looks at the UK operators of this early 737.
Coronavirus: Airlines Scramble for Survival
The Key Publishing commercial aviation team has put together a list of what some of the biggest names have done so far to deal with this rapidly evolving situation. *all information correct of March 16
Flight Simulation
VFR Real Scenery NexGen 3D – Vol. 4: Scotland Out Now
Just Flight has released VFR Real Scenery NexGen 3D – Vol. 4: Scotland Out Now.
FSDG LITE – Enfidha Out Now
Flight Sim Development Group (FSDG) has released the ‘LITE’ version of Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport (DTNH) in Tunisia.
