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Historic

Battle of Britain Memorial launches 'virtual' visits

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust in Kent has launched a new virtual visit initiative that is highlighting some of the attractions of the Memorial through online Facebook Live broadcasts.

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Battle of Britain Fighter Squadrons: Five of the few

The RAF’s Fighter Command fielded 66 squadrons during the Battle of Britain, but their fortunes were very different. Tom Spencer explores the part that five of them played in the historic campaign.

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de Havilland Heron: Long-lasting Feederliner

The Heron was a pioneering commuter aircraft...

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East German MiG-21s: Cold War Fishbeds - Part 2

The East German Air Force’s MiG-21s were key to the defence of the GDR...

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More than just military civil aircraft at Pima

The Pima Air & Space Museum is world famous for its huge variety of military aircraft, but...

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Military

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The US Navy tests the MQ-25 and its systems aboard an aircraft carrier

The US Navy in mid-December tested its new tanker drone–and, equally importantly, the drone’s control systems–aboard an aircraft carrier.

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AIRCRAFT REPORT: P-8A Poseidon the king of the seas

We chart the ongoing development of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and details how the maritime patrol aircraft has proven its worth over oceanic skies as orders for the type continue to grow

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USMC begins transition to the CH-53K

The US Marine Corps’ Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 has become the first unit to transition from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the new CH-53K King Stallion

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Commercial

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B-2s and UK F-35s Train Together

MILITARY NEWS Two B-2As of the 393rd Bomb Squadron fly...

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Lancasters Over the Rhine

RAF SPECIAL The Lancasters of 44 Sqn played a key role in...

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Airport Movements

A round-up of notable aircraft visiting UK airports. AIRPORT...

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British World Airlines Diverse Operator

From its beginnings as a car ferry operator to an airline flying...

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First A320neo for Air Seychelles

CIVIL NEWS Test-flown as D-AUAR, Air Seychelles’ first...

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Flight Simulation

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Old Brown Dog’s Wings Over The Reich

The ‘Wings’ concept is brought to World War Two ...

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Back to Basics - Series 2, Lesson 4

Flight Plan Onward Bound

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Archer III for X-Plane 11

NEWS Just Flight has released its new PA-28- 181...

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Duxford Flying Days: The Americans

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "A tale of two countries bound by duty, find out about the special relationship between America and Britain. Enjoy a few surprises in the sky and a great day out on the ground at Flying Days: The Americans. Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Portrush, United Kingdom

Airshow

CANCELLED - Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

CANCELLED - 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."

Sywell 2024

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Northampton, United Kingdom

The event website states: "Sywell 2024 will be a quite remarkable airshow combined with ground attractions including classic cars and much more. Showcasing multiple classic aircraft from across Europe alongside modern jets, the flying line-up will include formation and unique display acts, some of which will be UK firsts. Added to that will be a host of special photographic opportunities for the enthusiasts, stalls, children's fun fair and many more things to do."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow