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Historic

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Airfield history - Old Sarum

Now home to a trailblazing museum, Old Sarum has a rich heritage – including the foundations of battlefield support

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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

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Greatest RAF show on Earth? Pilot recounts Queen's 1953 Coronation flypast

The greatest (RAF) show on Earth? FlyPast spoke to Terry Devey Smith, a pilot from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation flypast and subsequent Royal Review 

D-Day Squadron hopes to undertake 2024 tour

The proposed return follows a historic North Atlantic crossing in 2019 and it’s seeking funding to make it happen

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Military

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Inside the final days of the Spanish Navy's Hughes 500M helicopter fleet

As the Spanish Navy undergoes a major transformation, Marnix Sap looks at the final days of the helicopter that has been a dedicated little workhorse for more than 50 years

RAF Chinooks take part in Vortex Warrior at El Centro

Chinook HC5/HC6s and air/ground crews from the RAF’s No 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, recently deployed to Naval Air Facility El Centro in California in August to conduct specialist desert flying training in Exercise Vortex Warrior

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AirForces Monthly October 2023

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Commercial

The Ultimate Lufthansa History Quiz (Part One)

Today the Lufthansa Group is one of Europe’s largest aviation companies, with a wealth of investments and subsidiaries reaching far beyond Germany, but it wasn’t always this way. For this week's quiz we’re putting your knowledge of Lufthansa’s formative years to the test. Good luck!

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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

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Pilots walk away from Coulson Boeing 737 crash

Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the loss of the 737 FireLiner

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AIR International March 2023

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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

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Flight Simulation

Blackbird Simulations releases Beale AFB

Blackbird Simulations has released its first airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Beale Air Force Base.

DCS: MiG-17F in development

Eagle Dynamics has announced the latest aircraft in development for DCS World is based on the MiG-17F.

BN-2B Islander upgraded to X-Plane 12

Nimbus Simulation has upgraded its BN-2B Islander to be compatible with X-Plane 12.

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Flying Proms

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground. Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music."

NAS JRB Fort Worth - Wings Over Cowtown Air Show

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Fort Worth, United States

US military airshow

Wales Airshow

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Swansea, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!"

Abbotsford International Airshow

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Abbotsford, Canada

The airshow website says: "The Abbotsford Airshow was born in 1962 as a partnership between the Abbotsford Flying Club and the Abbotsford Rotary Club to promote aviation at the Abbotsford Airport. Since then, the event has grown to become one of the Fraser Valley’s largest and most exciting annual events."

Maxwell AFB Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show

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Montgomery, United States

US Air Force airshow

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.