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Historic

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A Tormented Soul

Kathleen Hanser cuts through the mental health issues and eccentricities of billionaire Howard Hughes...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Eagles' Nests

Edging closer to their ultimate goal of invading Britain...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: 610 Squadron

David J Bailey highlights the heroic actions of 610 Squadron’s Spitfire pilots...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Messerschmitt Bf 110

Messerschmit ’s Bf 110 was the Luftwaffe’s much-vaunted twin-engined heavy fighter...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Nap of the Earth Attack

The efforts of the Luftwaffe resulted in August 18, 1940, being described as the hardest day...

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Military

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Saab says Finland HX fighter bid was “good offer”

Saab’s CEO has sprung to the defence of the company’s ultimately unsuccessful bid for Finland’s HX Programme, intended to replace the Finnish Air Force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets

The F-15ID is based on the Advanced F-15 illustrated here in multirole configuration. Ron Bookout/Boeing News Premium

Indonesia receives approval to buy F-15s

The US Government has cleared the way for Boeing to sell Indonesia F-15s. This follows hot on the heels of the news yesterday (February 10) that Indonesia is to buy Dassault Rafales.

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US Central Command protects US military bases in Iraq and Syria

As the world welcomed a new year, US Central Command was amassing combat aircraft to help protect military installations in the Middle East, preparing for possible attacks in the region. We detail how American airpower played an instrumental role in countering the threat

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Commercial

Short Take-off ATR 42 Announced

ATR HAS launched a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant...

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Displaying the Big Jets

Frank Chapman provided Benoît Denet with a fascinating insight into life as an Airbus experimental test pilot

New CAE Gatwick Training Centre Opens

EasyJet’s agreement with CAE culminates with the opening of a state-of-the art facility at London Gatwick.

The unmistakeable 747

Although the Jumbo still plays a role in air transport, its presence continues to diminish. Mark Broadbent reports

LAX Upgrades Continue

AS PART of its expansion and renovation, Los Angeles International...

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Flight Simulation

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Honeycomb Aeronautical’s Alpha Flight Controls

Exclusive: A game-changing yoke

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X-Trident’s AV-8B HARRIER II

A Jump Jet for X-Plane

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BAE Hawk Flight Adventure

This issue Peter Stark flies a military classic.

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

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La Ferté-Alais, France

The event website states: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static exhibition and interact with the pilots and mechanics...The afternoon is specially dedicated to flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including around a hundred aircraft flying in the skies of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic scenes the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation of civil and military aircraft."

ILA Berlin

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