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Historic

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GULL-WINGED

ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE DIVE BOMBERS P PRODUCED, THE JUNKERS...

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Short Sunderland moved under cover in New Zealand

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) in Auckland, New...

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Dutch Texan flies again from Lelystad

North American AT-6A Texan PH-TXN has flown again from Lelystad...

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James Consalvi wins top prize at Reno in ‘Strega’

At the controls of Bill Destefani’sheavily modified North American...

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Interview: Valiant pilot who dropped the UK's first H-bomb

Simon Vaughan recalls a memorable interview with Gp Capt Kenneth Hubbard, the man who dropped Britain’s first H-bomb

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Military

Wind tunnel tests reveal Tempest’s digital design

BAE Systems released images of digitally-designed 3D printed models of the UK’s next-generation combat air system, Tempest, undergoing wind tunnel testing at its Warton facility in Lancashire on August 24.

New F-35A, F-15EX Air National Guard bases announced

On August 14, the US Air Force (USAF) announced plans to equip Air National Guard (ANG) bases in Florida and Oregon – which operate F-15C/D Eagle fighters – with F-35As and F-15EXs from 2022.

A400M conducts first 'wet' refuelling test with H225M

France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced that an Airbus A400M tactical tanker/transport had completed the first ‘wet’ air-to-air (AAR) refuelling contact with a H225M Caracal helicopter on August 19.

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Commercial

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SPANGDAHLEM’S HUNTER KILLERS

For a period in the late 1980s and early 1990s different generations...

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VLM Airlines Ceases Operations

CIVIL NEWS The Belgian carrier VLM Airlines has permanently...

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Aer Lingus and CityJet Join Forces on Important Route

CIVIL NEWS CityJet and Aer Lingus have announced details of...

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HMS Ocean Starts New Life

MILITARY NEWS Former British helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, now...

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New Bell Helicopters Montenegro-bound

MILITARY NEWS Montenegrin Air Force Bell 412EP, 36307, wearing...

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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."

Hill AFB Warriors over the Wasatch Air Show

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Danish Air Show

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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."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."