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Historic
The relentless Lancaster raids on Hitler’s battleship Tirpitz
Massive resources were employed to destroy the battleship Tirpitz. After three raids dropping Tallboys, 9 Squadron was credited with delivering the mortal blow. Andy Thomas detailed the raids in a 2022 special publication on the Lancaster
D-Day Squadron plots European return
The D-Day Squadron – a US-based tribute flight comprising Douglas C-47 and DC-3 aircraft – has announced that it will be returning to Europe in 2024
American Vulcan goes under cover
One of three Vulcans based in the US, XM573 is now receiving some restorative work
Meteor NF.14 powers up in Yorkshire
Power was returned to the internal and external lights of Armstrong-Whitworth Meteor NF.14 WS788 for the first time in more than 50 years recently
New look for Spanish gate guard helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has repainted its factory ‘gate guard’ at Albacete, Spain
Military
US Air National Guard's 'Badger Air Militia' receive first F-35A Lightning IIs
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing welcomed an initial batch of three F-35A Lightning IIs on April 25. The fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters arrived at Truax Field ANGB in Madison, Wisconsin, following a ferry flight from Luke AFB, Arizona
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 144
Welcome to the 144th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
CONFIRMED: King's Coronation flypast aircraft list
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed the line-up for today’s flypast to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Commercial
The ultimate Ryanair quiz!
Love them or loathe them, the Ryanair Group has transformed the European aviation market over the last three decades. Why not test your knowledge of one of the world’s biggest low-cost carriers in this special Ryanair-themed quiz?
Recent UK planespotting highlights!
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
How Airlink went from regional franchisee to major African airline
After spending three decades in South African Airways’ shadow, Airlink has emerged to become the nation’s biggest carrier and the continent’s second largest airline, as Andreas Spaeth discovers
How does Emirates recruit its cabin crew?
Airliner World caught up with Emma Baker, a talent acquisition advisor at Emirates, who helps the Dubai-based airline find the cabin crew of tomorrow
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator Feature Discovery Series: Gliding
The Microsoft development team has released a new Feature Discovery Series video explaining the process of bringing gliders to the upcoming 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Just Flight announces Stormscope in development
In the latest In-Development report from Just Flight, the company has announced a new Stormscope instrument is coming soon to its GA fleet in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
DCS: MB-339 out now
Eagle Dynamics has announced third-party developer, IndiaFoxtEcho has released the MB-339 for DCS World.
