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Historic

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: 610 Squadron

David J Bailey highlights the heroic actions of 610 Squadron’s Spitfire pilots...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Messerschmitt Bf 110

Messerschmit ’s Bf 110 was the Luftwaffe’s much-vaunted twin-engined heavy fighter...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Nap of the Earth Attack

The efforts of the Luftwaffe resulted in August 18, 1940, being described as the hardest day...

The man who restored a MiG

American Jon Blanchette was looking for something “a bit more interesting than a car” as a project. Then a crate turned up from Poland with the contents of an old MiG 17…

Dame Vera Lynn: 1917 – 2020

Dame Vera Lynn was a true symbol of hope in Britain’s darkest hour...

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Military

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Italy’s border patrol force enters a new era of operations

Having recently acquired a host of new aircraft, Italy’s border patrol force – the Guardia di Finanza – has entered a new era of operations, as it continues to fight crime and provide support for a number of activities throughout the country. We take a closer look

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DARPA completes unmanned flight with Black Hawk

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has completed the first ever flight of an unmanned Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter using its Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System

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Kuwait Air Force finally equips itself with the Eurofighter Typhoon

With the delivery of its first two Eurofighters last December, the Kuwait Air Force is finally equipping itself with the most advanced multi-role fighter to date. We explore the deal

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Commercial

Dublin Debuts Premier Lounge

DUBLIN AIRPORT has opened a new premium lounge for business and...

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Dade County Delights

Snapshot Earlier this year regular contributor Tom Singfield...

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UK Visitors

We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports...

Investment Firm In Liverpool Stake

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT management company Ancala Partners...

Farnborough Airport Changes Hands

FARNBOROUGH, THE UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport,...

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Flight Simulation

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Australia V2 Orbx returns home

Orbx began its campaign to transform the scenic world of flight simulation in Australia.

New aircraft for Bodenplatte incoming

Following the release of the latest update of IL-2 Sturmovik...

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Agusta Bell 412 Flight Adventure

The Flight Adventure this issue continues to examine classic aircraft as well as fly routes and missions that reflect how they are typically used around the world.

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Royal Canadian Air Force - Cold Lake Air Show

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Cold Lake, Canada

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Bristol, United Kingdom

The event website states: "The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of the city of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment, and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight."

Duxford VE Day Flying Day

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two." 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."

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - Arctic Thunder Air Show 2024

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NAS Oceana Air Show

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