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Military
The Nighthawk Returns!
Last February, Combat Aircraft Journal brought you the incredible story of the still-active F-117A Nighthawks that were photographed and filmed flying at low level in the Mojave Desert. Aircraft continued to be seen throughout 2019, but of recent their appearances had dropped off. However, now the F-117 is back!
RAF Rivet Joints: Out of the Shadows
The RAF has been highly secretive over the years about the electronic intelligence role of 51 Sqn. With this in mind, Aviation News Editor Dino Carrara was intrigued to hear what would be revealed at a recent press event held at RAF Waddington.
Bangladesh’s PT-6 Props in Force
AFM contributor Mario Flores recently captured this impressive footage of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) PT-6 piston-engine trainers in rehearsal for the flying display that will mark 100 years since the birth of the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s first president.
EA-18G Growler: 21st Century Electronic Attack
Air International details the Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft and its Next-Gen Jammer, as Mark Ayton considers what lies ahead for this sophisticated node in the modern battlespace.
Ivory Coast takes delivery of two Mi-8Ps
The Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has taken delivery of a pair of second-hand Mil Mi-8P Hip medium-lift transport helicopters.
Commercial
BA reveals Southampton summer schedule
Holiday destinations include Spain, Italy and Portugal and will begin from next May
Ten airlines we really miss
Whether it’s the livery, passenger experience or the aircraft types used, everyone has a soft spot for an airline that didn’t stand the test of time…
Polynesian propliners
Commercial aviation has been a difficult nut to crack in Tonga since the first domestic flights took off in 1972. Bernd Sturm recalls a visit to the South Pacific kingdom and the brief period when Chathams Pacific connected the island nation with Convair classics
Historic
Wings Over Wairarapa air show
Gavin Conroy provides stunning photographic highlights from New Zealand’s recent Wings Over Wairarapa air show...
Starliner moved to new German hangar
Lockheed L.1649 Starliner N7316C has been moved to Paderborn-Lippstadt...
Flight Simulation
Back to Basics - Stage 1, Lesson 5
This issue covers some more advanced skills that are essential...
