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Historic
Ilyushin Il-2: the aircraft that outnumbered the Spitfire and Hurricane
Joseph Stalin called it the aircraft “as essential to the Red Army as air and bread” and a formation of them once took out 70 tanks in 20 minutes. So why does it feel like the world has forgotten the Ilyushin Il-2?
Battle of Britain event is back!
Aero Legends returns in Kent on September 25-27 with socially distanced show still allowing for 10,000 people per day.
How a female Soviet pilot changed the history of women in aviation
From beneath the blanket of darkness, an all-female regiment would glide through the night and strike fear into the hearts of the Germans. This is the story of the ‘Night Witches’
Desert Mischief: Hurricanes of 40 Squadron SAAF
Andrew Thomas investigates the cheeky nose badges that appeared on the desert-based World War Two Hurricanes of a South African reconnaissance unit
Military
ANALYSIS: The Russian air assets that would prove vital in a conflict with Ukraine
Ukraine would face a massive task confronting the well-trained and technologically advanced assets of the Russian Aerospace Forces, as we explain
Can the Ukrainian Air Force defend itself in a conflict with Russia?
Does the Ukrainian Air Force have the assets to defend itself against Russia? We crunch the numbers
‘Black Knights’:First USMC F-35C unit to deploy aboard an aircraft carrier
We report on the USMC’s ‘Black Knights’ making history as the first USMC F-35C unit to deploy aboard an aircraft carrier
Commercial
Tales of the Trislander
Barry Lloyd examines the Trislander which was developed from the successful Islander...
A380 to make way for A321 production increase
Airbus is to capitalise on the drawing down of its A380 production line by boosting A320 Family production at its Toulouse/Blagnac site.
Qatar Airways responds to Russia probe
Two former Qatar Airways employees based in Russia have been found guilty of charges relating an abuse of authority.
Flybe Saved from Brink of Collapse
THE UK’S largest regional airline, Flybe, has been saved from administration following government intervention.
Flight Simulation
Agusta Bell 412 Flight Adventure
The Flight Adventure this issue continues to examine classic aircraft as well as fly routes and missions that reflect how they are typically used around the world.
London City Airport for X-Plane 11
The latest UK destination to be released by Orbx is EGLC London...
