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Historic
How the Spitfire Accidentally Invented Crowdfunding
It has always been an aircraft loved by the people. But thanks to a scheme that was way ahead of its time, the Spitfire was funded by them, too…
The P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang first flew 80 years ago and became one of World War Two’s most famous aircraft. Watch some fantastic video of the Mustang in action – including incredible footage from the 1940s
The 5 Greatest Allied Bombers of World War Two
The Second World War saw the extensive use of bomber aircraft on both sides of the conflict. The Allies fielded a bewildering number of light, medium and heavy bombers – with some more successful than others…
Sea Harrier FRS.1 to FA.2: A Capability Odyssey
Paul Stone, a former commanding officer of both 800 and 801 Naval Air Squadrons, charts the journey of this famous fast jet from its early days, where it saw action in the Falklands Campaign, through to the far more capable FA.2.
Military
Whatever happened to the KC-767A
Stratotanker was one of the most difficult and controversial tasks ever undertaken by the USAF. We detail the rise and fall of the ill-fated KC-767A deal
Seymour Johnson AFB F-15E Strike Eagles Rocketing through Europe
USAF F-15E squadron, 336th FS ‘Rocketeers’ recently flew shoulder-to-shoulder with their Greek, Bulgarian and Romanian counterparts in support of operation Castle Forge, a US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa-led joint, multinational training operation. Alexander Mladenov reports from Graf Ignatievo
Germany and Denmark strengthen NATO Air Policing operations in Romania and Lithuania
During February and March, nations Germany and Denmark have and will deploy fighter assets under the ‘plug & fight’ series in Romania and Lithuania, in reaction to Russia's military activity on the borders of Ukraine
Commercial
Police Hawks at 50
By the time it gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, North Macedonia already had a rich aviation heritage...
Diversity is key to pilot recruitment
Aviation experts are embracing a variety of approaches to source potential pilots...
Pilot Shortages – myth or reality?
According to statistics, more than 800,000 new airline pilots will be needed in the next 20 years...
First Look: Aeroflot A350 Breaks Cover
RUSSIAN FLAG carrier Aeroflot’s maiden Airbus A350 has been spotted leaving the paint shop sporting the company’s new corporate livery.