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Historic
Lancaster Vs. Flying Fortress
Rounding off our Lancaster week, we take a look at the stats of Britain's iconic WWII bomber in comparison to America's...
VIDEO: The RAF Museum's Avro Lancaster
Key.Aero speaks to Ian Thirsk of the Royal Airforce Museum about their iconic Lancaster Bomber...
“The Lancaster story that changed my life”
As part of our series, MyPast – where you get to tell us your historic aviation stories – George Corney tells us about the day that sums up the bravery of the men who went up in the Lancaster during World War II
FlyPast Podcast Episode 3
In Episode 3, the team discuss their favourite museums, flying lessons, and some heroic restorations.
Flight Line - Aeroplane February 2021
People involved in aviation have always needed a sense of humour. The creativity of aeronautical humourists was apparent during the writing of last month’s Flight Line, with...
Military
Draken Europe's L-159E ALCAs en route to Teesside
Just over a month after the announcement of Draken Europe’s three-year £100m interim contract providing red air ‘aggressor’ training to the RAF on April 8, two of the eight Aero Vodochody L-159E ALCA are expected to touch down today at Draken’s facility, Teesside International Airport in Northern England
Ten Maryland ANG A-10Cs deploy to Europe
Ten US Air Force (USAF)-operated Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support/attack aircraft belonging to the Maryland Air National Guard arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, on May 5, before moving deeper into Europe.
First AN/TPY-4 air defence radar completes production
The first AN/TPY-4 long-range air defence radar has completed production, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has announced
Commercial
Qantas: Managing the COVID Challenge
Qantas had big plans for 2020 and it was poised to commemorate its 100th anniversary this year...
Sikorsky Skycrane: Versatile Heavy Lifter
Originally operated by the US Army to move outsize cargo...
Court Line: Colourful Holiday Airline
Court Line Aviation was unlike any other airline seen in Britain...
Flight Simulation
Challenging Airports - Nuuk, Greenland (BGGH)
With links to other towns in the country and international points beyond, the small airport at Nuuk is an essential gateway to the region.
