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Historic
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
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
Dambusters in depth: The history of 617 Squadron
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters famous raid, in the May 2013 issue of FlyPast, Andrew Thomas examined the heritage of 617 Squadron – arguably the most famous RAF unit of them all
Military
Indonesia presses forward with F-15EX Eagle II acquisition
Indonesia is set to become the first export customer for the F-15EX after a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of at least 24 Eagle II fighters was signed during a recent visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto to the firm’s F-15 production line in St Louis, Missouri
WATCH: Canada’s debut in Exercise Cobra Warrior
Maple leaves are taking to the air now we are in autumn, however other ‘maple leaves’ are being seen airborne in the UK – namely those worn by Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188A Hornets and a CC-150T Polaris taking part in Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2
RNLAF 313 Squadrons new Tiger tail anniversary jet
An exclusive first-look at the new 70th anniversary tail art on F-031
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
Cessna 182RG takes flight in MSFS
Aircraft developer, Carenado has released the C182 RG II for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator City Update II: France out now
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has released its second City Update, this time covering France.
Isles Of Scilly for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Real VFR releases the Isles Of Scilly for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
