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Historic
Berlin Airlift – the British contribution
Avoiding World War Three, or the first victory of the Cold War? Helena P Schrader re-evaluates Britain’s contribution to Operation Plainfare, the UK’s designation for the Berlin Airlift
‘Sally B’ to be temporarily grounded
A statement has been issued by B-17 operator Ellie Sallingboe in the wake of recent wing spar issues effecting US-based aircraft
Airfield history - Old Sarum
Now home to a trailblazing museum, Old Sarum has a rich heritage – including the foundations of battlefield support
English Electric Canberra - the last great air race
Racing between London and Christchurch was more than just sport – it was a chance to prove the Canberra’s long reach
Tickets on sale – Flying Legends returns
The Fighter Collection (TFC) has confirmed that the justly famous Flying Legends air show will return this July at its new home of Church Fenton, Leeds-East Airport – and tickets are on sale now
Military
Ex-USAF AT-6E Wolverines join the US Naval Test Pilot School
The US Naval Test Pilot School – a component of US Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR’s) Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) – has welcomed two newly acquired AT-6E Wolverine light attack aircraft to NAS Patuxent River in Maryland
GALLERY: Canadian Hornets in the Mach Loop during Cobra Warrior
McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornets of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) while deployed to the UK for Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2 have also taken advantage of low flying areas for additional training
US Coast Guard flies first missionized HC-27J Spartan
The US Coast Guard (USCG) conducted the initial flight of its first missionized HC-27J Spartan at NAS Patuxent River in Maryland on September 6
Commercial
Aviation postcard from Down Under
The relative remoteness of Australia and New Zealand means many of their resident aircraft rarely venture beyond the national borders. This, and the wide array of international visitors that grace their domestic airports, make them a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. Barry Ambrose made a recent pilgrimage Down Under and shares some of the highlights from his time in Sydney, Auckland, and Christchurch
Pilots walk away from Coulson Boeing 737 crash
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the loss of the 737 FireLiner
Gold Coast Airport – serving Australia's holiday capital
Chris Frame heads to Queensland to find out how Australia’s Gold Coast Airport is building for the future with its new multi-million-dollar terminal
British Airways reveals new African partner
British Airways has confirmed a new partnership with a major regional player in Southern Africa. The agreement between BA and Airlink was announced on February 8 and is aimed at improving connectivity across the carrier’s respective networks.
Flight Simulation
Oslo Gardermoen for Prepar3D released
JustSim has announced Oslo Gardermoen Airport for Prepar3D v5 is out now.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 for MSFS ready for take-off
FlyingIron Simulations has announced the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Air Combat Simulation – Part 2
In this instalment of our series on air combat simulation, we look at a couple of important topics we need to address before discussing the 'mechanics' of aerial combat. The first is the software you will use to study the subject, while the second covers the hardware, such as the joystick, rudder pedals, throttles and head-tracking.
