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Military

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NORTHROP WITHDRAWS FROM STINGRAY

US NAVY MQ-25 COMPETITION RECEIVES SURPRISE NEWS IN A SURPRISING...

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F-35S IN JAPAN

HILL F-35AS DEPLOY TO KADENA • ‘GREEN KNIGHTS’ RECEIVE...

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FINAL EC135 DELIVERED TO AUSTRALIA

THE FINAL AIRBUS Helicopters EC135T2+ training helicopter for...

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AVIONICS UPGRADE FOR GREEK ORIONS

LOCKHEED MARTIN HAS selected Rockwell Collins to provide its...

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WRONG TOOLS FOR THE JOB?

A NEW MILITARY OFFENSIVE against the Taliban in Afghanistan saw...

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Commercial

MUX UAV requirements

The US Marine Corps remains on track for a 2020 down-select for...

P&W Military Engines follows up $2 billion F135 contract award with new initiatives

An F135 engine on one of Pratt & Whitney’s assembly lines....

Born in the east, made in the south

Mark Ayton spoke with members of Lockheed Martin’s T-50A team...

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Historic

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Learning to fly the Lightning

Learning to fly the Mach 2 fighter fulfilled a boyhood dream for former RAF pilot Ian Black. He relates a wealth of vivid memories, coupled with a learning curve “as steep as Ben Nevis”, to Aviation News.

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The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook

RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.

Cutbacks hit Vulcan to the Sky

Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 was due to be towed out of its home in Hangar...

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Flight Simulation

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Upcoming Events

Flywheel

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Bicester, United Kingdom

The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."

Wings and Wheels Henstridge

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Henstridge, United Kingdom

The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

Ladies Day Fly-in

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "A great day to experience the joys of flying by all, but it is especially a celebration of all ladies in aviation.
Ladies day fly in
Visiting Aircraft – all are welcome
Vintage and classic vehicles"

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The Vulcan Restoration Trust website describes this event as: "New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.
This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only."

English Riviera Airshow

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Paignton, United Kingdom

Seafront airshow