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Historic

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LONE RAIDERS

In an attempt to counter Bomber Command’s increasing attacks...

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INSIGHTS

Test pilots generally liked the handling characteristics of the...

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Canada's pioneering de Havilland Comets

Blighted by design shortcomings, the de Havilland Comet 1’s flying career was tragically short-lived, but the jetliner enjoyed limited success in Canada. Charles Kennedy recounts its remarkable story.

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Lysander restoration moves forward at Cosford

The fuselage of Lysander Mk.III R9125 has been re-covered at...

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Meteor night fighter on display at Defford

The forward fuselage of Gloster Meteor NF.11 WD686 has been restored...

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Military

USAF retires final OC-135B following Open Skies withdrawal

The USAF formally retired the second and final Boeing OC-135B photo observation aircraft on June 4, following a ceremony at Lincoln Airport in Nebraska, which is serving as the temporary home of the 55th Wing’s 45th RS

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Finland issues F/A-18 sustainment tenders

Finland issued a series of tenders as part of an ongoing sustainment efforts to maintain the current fleet of 62 F/A-18 Hornets

Air Warrior Podcast Episode 5

As rivals to Rafale mull fast jet secondhand offerings and the US hits an unmanned aviation first, Air Warrior Podcast host Richard Thomas chats with freelance defence journalist Alexander Mladenov on the venerable Mi-24 attack helicopter as the type nears 50 years in military service

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Commercial

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New Chinese Connection for Dublin

THE IRISH capital is poised to welcome its second link to China...

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Two New Airports for Qatar Cargo

QATAR AIRWAYS Cargo has launched flights to Guadalajara, Mexico...

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Louisville Offers ‘The Greatest’ Honour

THE BOARD of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority has voted...

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Buenos Aires Newcomer Grows Fast

EPA ARGENTINA I820304AOW2019 Airliners and the Argentine military...

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UK Visitors

Gatwick Air Transat and Thomas Cook Airlines have agreed to...

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Upcoming Events

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."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

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."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow