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Historic
80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
In readiness to mark Battle of Britain day on September 15, Key.Aero revisits why the day was such an important turning point of World War II
Urgent Action Needed to Save Unique Blackburn Beverley
The sole remaining example of one of the Royal Air Force’s most important transport aircraft, the Blackburn Beverley, is at risk of being scrapped. Aviation Heritage UK’s Chairman, Dr Robert Pleming, is calling for urgent action to save this unique aircraft for the Nation.
Fancy a free Handley Page Victor?
After several decades as the gate guardian at RAF Marham, Handley Page Victor K.2 XH673 faces a bleak future…
Duxford Airshows Cancelled
The Imperial War Museum have announced their decision to cancel the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms and the 80th Anniversary Battle of Britain Air Show 2020.
PERSONAL ALBUM: THIRTIES’ CROYDON
Many years ago, reader John Evans was loaned a large collection of black and white negatives...
Military
UK and France move forward with FC/ASW programme
France and the UK have confirmed the launch of preparation work for MBDA’s Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme, after a government agreement and other associated contracts were signed on February 18
Victor at war in the Gulf and Falklands conflict
Thankfully, the Victor was never used in the role it was originally designed for, but it played an important supporting role in the Falklands conflict (1982) and Gulf War One (1991). Chris Pierce reports.
Chinese Navy ship lases RAAF Poseidon near Australia
While a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was conducting a routine surveillance flight over Australia’s northern approaches on February 17, it detected a laser illuminating the aircraft.
Commercial
COVID-19: UK Seeks United Approach
Like the rest of Europe, the UK is grapping with the effects of COVID-19...
Airliner World 250: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Former editor Craig West takes a casual meander back through his time at the helm of Airliner World...
Tour de Force: The British Airtours Story Part 2
In the second of two parts, David Ransted concludes the story of British Airtours...
COVID-19: The Picture Down Under
While Australia and New Zealand are relatively isolated geographically,...
Flight Simulation
CT182T Skylane G1000 for X-Plane Out Now
Carenado has announced the CT182T Skylane G1000 version is now available for X-Plane 11.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Following the release of the trailer for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, PC Pilot was invited to the global launch for the product in Seattle.
PC Pilot Issue 124 Flight Sim Q&A
You’ve got the questions? We’ve got the answers! Here's a round up of what PC Pilot has been asked lately!
