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Military

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REGISTER REVIEW

The latest changes on the UK, Irish, Isle of Man, Guernsey and...

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STEALTH FORCE

The RAF F-35 fleet is steadily building up in the US and 2018...

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RISE OF THE MIGHTY DRAGON

The Chengdu J-20A stealth fighter was officially commissioned...

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SCORPION SETS SIGHTS ON THE MIDDLE EAST

An F-22 on the KC-10’s boom, receiving fuel during the first...

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HAWKEYE DEMONSTRATES REFUELING CAPABILITY

A FLIGHT CREW from Northrop Grumman and Air Test and Evaluation...

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Commercial

NATO faces a growing Russian threat

The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) announced it has...

Greece buys Tecnam trainers

Greece’s Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia (Hellenic Air Force) is...

Leonardo delivers first Commando Merlin

Commando Merlin HC4 ZJ129/N during the ceremony. Ian Harding...

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Historic

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Learning to fly the Lightning

Learning to fly the Mach 2 fighter fulfilled a boyhood dream for former RAF pilot Ian Black. He relates a wealth of vivid memories, coupled with a learning curve “as steep as Ben Nevis”, to Aviation News.

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The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook

RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.

Cutbacks hit Vulcan to the Sky

Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 was due to be towed out of its home in Hangar...

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Upcoming Events

Flywheel

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Bicester, United Kingdom

The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."

Wings and Wheels Henstridge

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Henstridge, United Kingdom

The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

Ladies Day Fly-in

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "A great day to experience the joys of flying by all, but it is especially a celebration of all ladies in aviation.
Ladies day fly in
Visiting Aircraft – all are welcome
Vintage and classic vehicles"

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The Vulcan Restoration Trust website describes this event as: "New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.
This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only."

English Riviera Airshow

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Paignton, United Kingdom

Seafront airshow