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Historic
Blackbird backseater on missions, sensors and more
In a remarkable career spanning more than three decades, Col Don Emmons (ret’d) gained a special insight into the top-secret Lockheed SR-71. In the December 2020 issue of Aviation News he revealed to Dr Kevin Wright how he became involved in the programme and recounts his experiences flying in the Blackbird and managing its return to flight in the 1990s
The aircraft used to fly the Royal Family over the decades
Charles Woodley detailed in the January 2018 issue of Aviation News the different aircraft that have flown the Royal Family around the globe through the decades
‘The Lady in black’ - Blackbird Survivors
Of the 32 Lockheed SR-71s built, 20 airframes survive today – as Jamie Ewan details…
Manston museum gets interactive ‘Lanc’ nose
Replica Lancaster cockpit section made as accurate as possible by reference to IWM exhibit
How to display the Canberra — by Roland Beamont
As soon as it took its public bow, the English Electric Canberra stunned onlookers with its turn of agility. Roland Beamont, later a regular Aeroplane Monthly author, was the man who forged the legend… but not without some opposition
Military
Germany deploys EF-2000s to Iceland for Rapid Viking 2023
The German Air Force has deployed six Eurofighter EF-2000s and 30 personnel from Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 73 (TaktLwG 73; Tactical Air Force Wing 73) ‘Steinhoff’ to Iceland as part of Exercise Rapid Viking 2023
Nuclear confusion and Lakenheath F-35s – setting the record straight
The mainstream media has jumped on a story about the possible housing of nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath, home of the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing (FW), and these reports have featured a number of inaccuracies.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 161
Welcome to the 161st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
British Airways A320 makes emergency landing at Manchester
A British Airways Airbus A320 made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport this afternoon.
Last Boeing 747 delivery: everything you need to know
Boeing has revealed that the last Boeing 747 to be built will be handed over to the customer in a ceremony on January 31, 2023.
IN PICTURES: Time travel to 1980s Thailand for some airliner action
With decades of globetrotting under his belt, including 16 years working as a tour manager for Ian Allan Aviation Tours, Gerry Manning has a wealth of images in his personal archive. In this first instalment from a new series, he shares a visit to Thailand in the late 1980s
Boeing 747 freighters: your complete guide
Freighters have been an important part of the success story of the Boeing 747. In the November 2017 issue of Aviation News David Wills examined the variants and conversions that have taken to the skies
Flight Simulation
Aerosoft’s Antwerp International Airport
Antwerp is one of Belgium’s best-kept secrets, with great architecture, fantastic beer and a small airport southeast of the city. We take a closer look at Aerosoft’s rendition of this popular destination.
DCS: Sinai Map enters Early Access
Eagle Dynamics has announced the Early Access version of DCS: Sinai Map is now available.
Toliss’Airbus A320 NEO review
The A320 NEO is the latest improvement of the original A320. The NEO offers airlines the same A320 experience and the same type rating but also comes with increased range and superb fuel economy. In this review, we test fly Toliss' rendition of this popular airliner in X-Plane.
