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Historic
Dambusters - the Lancasters that did not return
The Dams Raid is recognised as an incredible piece of airmanship, but there was a heavy price to pay. Tom Allett profiles the crews of the aircraft that failed to return
How does Duxford keep its shows on the road?
Following on from last month’s 50th anniversary celebration, what’s involved in planning IWM Duxford’s flying events in 2023?
Dambusters - it almost didn’t happen…
Mick Dodsworth describes a little-known event that could have seriously disrupted preparations for the Dams Raid
The ultimate Vickers Wellington quiz
Think you know the Vickers Wellington bomber? Why not test yourself against our quiz on the World War Two bomber.
Newark Air Museum embarks on Sea Vixen repaint
Naval all-weather fighter latest exhibit at Nottinghamshire museum to receive refresh
Military
How Ukraine's venerable Su-24 fleet continues to be a thorn in Russia's side
The Ukrainian Air Force’s heavyweight Su-24 Fencer continues to be a burden to Russia’s war effort, moreso after it began employing Western air-launched cruise missiles earlier this year, as Vladimir Trendafilovski investigates
Kyrgyzstan receives additional Mi-17V-5 Hip transport helicopters
The Kyrgyz Air Force has recently received a new Mi-17V-5 Hip-H tactical transport helicopter from Russia’s state-owned defence export/import company, Rosoboronexport
Everything you need to know about Iran’s new armed Mohajer-10 drone
As the Qods Mohajer-10 armed drone is unveiled in Tehran, Babak Taghvaee discusses its capabilities and its competition in Iran
Commercial
Historic handover marks end of the line for Boeing 747
The last ever Boeing 747 to be built was handed over on January 31, 2023, in a ceremony at Paine Field, Washington that was broadcast live on the internet.
Flybe lost £5m a month and flew flights half full before collapse
Collapsed UK regional carrier Flybe operated flights that were on average only half full in the months leading up to its demise.
Boeing 747 – The aircraft that changed the world
As the final Boeing 747 is delivered to Atlas Air, Mark Broadbent considers the iconic widebody’s place in aviation history
How the 'father of the 747' experienced its first flight
Joe Sutter was renowned as the man behind the Boeing 747, but, as the late Bruce Hales-Dutton found in a 2008 interview, the great engineer was always keen to stress the contributions of others
How new technology is helping to stop runway overruns
Runway overruns account for several incidents every year. Paul E Eden reports on how advanced technologies are helping airline and business jet pilots avoid trouble during complex landings
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 announced
In a surprise announcement, Asobo Studio has revealed details of a new addition to the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, dubbed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
MicroProse reacquires the Falcon series
Flight simulation developer, MicroProse has announced it has re-acquired the copyright to the popular F-16 Falcon series.
Honeycomb Aeronautical’s Charlie Rudder Pedals review
The latest product in Honeycomb’s portfolio, the Charlie Rudder Pedals, has sparked a great deal of interest in the flight sim community. So, when Honeycomb’s CEO, Nicki Repenning, approached us with the news that the new pedals were nearing release, we jumped at the opportunity to find out more.
