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Historic
‘PADDY’ FINUCANE: THE FLYING SHAMROCK
World War Two pilot Brendan ‘Paddy’ Finucane was born 100 years ago...
Popular Misconception
Curator emeritus of Seattle’s Museum of Flight, Dan Hagedorn, explains how a misinterpretation...
Living History: Twin-Seat Hurricane
The dream of a passenger flight in a Hurricane has recently become reality, thanks to world-leading restorers of the type, Hawker Restorations. With its unique two-seat conversion taking to the skies earlier this year, Darren Harbar finds out more…
INSIDE STORIES: LUFTWAFFE AIR-SEA RESCUE
By the outbreak of World War Two, the Luftwaffe managed to field an effective air-sea rescue organisation...
Military
Mission report: Polish Air Force F-16s in Iceland for NATO Air Policing
In autumn 2021, Polish Air Force F-16s were deployed to Iceland for NATO Air Policing. Bartosz Głowacki reports
An in-depth look at Russia’s only military flight-test centre
Russia’s only military flight-test establishment, 929th State Flight Test Center, celebrated 100 years of existence in October 2020. Alexander Mladenov delves into its organization and activities
How has NATO responded to war in Ukraine?
Since war broke out in Ukraine, NATO member nations have further mobilised airborne assets to augment a response to Russia’s invasion. Dino Carrara and Josef Campion examine the key movements of ISR, combat and tanker aircraft in the region
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: St Maarten
There is no list of most unusual or beautiful airports in the world that does not include St Maarten...
Ultimate Airports: Saba and Saint Barthélemy
The Caribbean island of Saba in the Lesser Antilles is officially home to the world's shortest runway...
Flight Simulation
Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Now Available
The Simworks Studios’ Nimitz Class Vol. 1 aircraft carrier pack for Prepar3D version 4 is now for sale on the Just Flight website.
Active Sky Upgraded
HiFi Technologies has released several updates to the Active Sky weather expansion for X-Plane, Prepar3D and FSX.