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Historic

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Determined Dutchmen

A handful of Netherlanders made a significant mark in the air during World War Two...

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A bonny biplane

Craig Allen investigates the long-term building of an airworthy Sopwith...

Oshkosh decision expected in May

A decision on whether this year's EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will go ahead is to be made in May.

Newark Air Museum wins visitor award

Staff and volunteers at Nottinghamshire’s Newark Air Museum are celebrating after winning an award from VisitEngland, the tourist board for England.

Kent’s Battle of Britain Memorial to stay open

The Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone in Kent, has confirmed that it will remain open for the time being

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Military

USAF to start retiring Joint STARS fleet this year

USAF authorisation has been granted for Air Combat Command and the Georgia ANG to begin divesting its Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint STARS fleet, beginning with four aircraft in FY22

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Flying Visit: USAF B-1B Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

The USAF showcased its indomitable Rockwell B-1B Lancer’s global reach and lethality during its recent Bomber Task Force Europe deployment. Ashley Wallace reports

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Cold War fast jet pilot Ian Black on flying Bosnian night CAP missions

In the second of a two-part feature, noted Cold War fast jet pilot Ian Black takes us back into the war-torn skies of Bosnia as he battles the darkness, deteriorating weather, St Elmo’s Fire and flooded runways

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Commercial

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US $477m Airport Fund

THE US Department of Transportation is to award $477m in infrastructure...

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Shannon Marks 80 Years

IRISH ATLANTIC gateway Shannon is celebrating 80 years since...

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BWI Launches Noise Tool

A NEW way for residents to monitor noise levels and submit complaints...

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Keeping Watch at San Francisco

New public observation decks are the cherries on top of a major...

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Spanish Night Owl

Vitoria Airport comes alive when the sun goes down. Sebastian...

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Flight Simulation

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PC Pilot Issue 118 Flight Sim Q&A

You’ve got the questions? We’ve got the answers!

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MilViz' DHC-3T Turbo Otter

The turbine version of the DHC-3

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King Air Flight Adventure

Peter Stark demonstrates the versatility of B200 King Air as he flies it across several routes in the North Atlantic.

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Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow