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Historic
Vulcan XH558 – final flight speculation quashed
It’s been confirmed that Vulcan XH558 will not be able to make a final flight to a new home
How Hawker Tempests exploded V1s before they could reach London
Within weeks of arrival on operations, the first Tempest squadrons were confronted by their greatest challenge – the V1 flying bomb. Beginning shortly after D-Day and lasting until the launch sites were captured by Allied armies in September, the Tempest pilots flew day and night in a desperate effort to explode the world’s first cruise missiles before they could reach London, which Hitler vowed to destroy with his ‘Vengeance’ weapon.
What made the Hawker Tempest II the ultimate variant?
Thomas McKelvey Cleaver describes how the Tempest provided the fighter core of the British Occupation forces in Germany and served in India to become the initial equipment for the air forces of India and Pakistan.
Military
F-22 Raptors arrive in Europe
US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors have once more deployed to Europe.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 140
Welcome to the 140th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
On nuclear alert with the SEPECAT Jaguar during the Cold War
Key.Aero’s Dino Carrara interviewed Air Vice-Marshal Bob Judson (ret.) about his time flying the SEPECAT Jaguar. In this extract, he talks in detail about his time assigned to the nuclear strike role during the Cold War
Commercial
Norse Gatwick flights – launch info revealed
The latest transatlantic challenger airline has confirmed when it will start flying from London.
New consultation on Gatwick expansion plans
Bosses at London/Gatwick have confirmed there will be a further consulting period linked to the airport’s expansion proposals.
African-based airline revealed for more Boeing 777Fs
An order for more of Boeing’s popular 777F widebody freighter was unveiled today (May 25). Find out more…
Flight Simulation
Carenado PC12 touches down in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Carenado PC12 now available on the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace.
C-130J Hercules coming to DCS
Eagle Dynamics has announced a new third-party developer, Airplane Simulation Company has started working on a modernised version of the tactical airlifter for DCS, the C-130J.
Bermuda for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FeelThere has announced Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (TXKF) for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.