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Historic

Pictures and memories from Stow Maries first ‘Propwash’ event

Propwash was a new event on the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome calendar and the first of its type totally dedicated to aviation

Tuskegee Airmen remembered in Italy

A new memorial to the airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group has been unveiled on the site of their former base

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Unique formation concludes Me 262 UK tour

The Messerschmitt Foundation’s stunning Me 262 replica concluded its now celebrated UK visit with a unique flypast on July 18…

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First flying Fokker D.XXI in 70 years: A test pilot's view

Leonard van den Broek spoke to test pilot Dan Griffith, who has overseen the 1930’s Dutch fighter’s test flying programme

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Restoring first flying Fokker D.XII in 70 years: behind the scenes

For the first time in more than 70 years, there is a flying Fokker D.XXI in the Netherlands. Leonard van den Broek speaks to those behind the project

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Military

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What happened during the first 10 days of the Israel-Hamas War?

A new chapter in the Middle East conflict was opened on October 7, when Hamas fighters smashed through the southern perimeter fences dividing Israel and Gaza. In the wake of these events, the Israeli government promised retribution against Hamas and to “wipe it from the face of the earth”. We explore what happened during the first ten days of the conflict

US gifts ex-908th AW C-130H-2 to Romania

The Romanian Air Force has received an ex-USAF C-130H-2 Hercules (91-9142), which was gifted to the nation via the US Excess Defense Articles programme

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When RAF Tornados went to war in Europe

A new Balkan crisis erupted in the province of Kosovo in the late 1990s that saw the Tornado GR1 thrown into battle again – and for the first time in Europe.  In the June 2018 issue of AirForces Monthly the then wing commander at RAF Brüggen, Greg Bagwell, discussed the Tornado’s campaign with Thomas Newdick

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Commercial

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Getting Technikal: Lufthansa's MRO operation analysed

Considered a bellwether for the state of the wider MRO sector, Lufthansa Technik recently published its latest annual results. Ian Harbison has crunched the numbers and provides his headline assessment of the data

Jet2 welcomes first A321neo into service

The low-cost leisure carrier rolled out the VIP treatment in celebration

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AIR International June 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Flying on a 40-year-old Boeing 737-200 in Honduras

Most aviation enthusiasts can appreciate the iconic lines of a classic jet. But there’s a small contingent that yearns for the days before carbon-fibre and glass cockpits to such a degree they’re willing to travel to the ends of the world to find them. Daniel Johnston recalls his recent expedition to Latin America in the pursuit of the increasingly rare Boeing 737-200

BREAKING: Ryanair places its biggest Boeing order to date

The deal strengthens the carrier’s relationship with Boeing, and is reportedly worth over $40 billion

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Flight Simulation

PC Pilot - Issue 147 Downloads

Online content for the September/October 2023 issue of PC Pilot.

Dallas Love Field released

FeelThere has announced Dallas Love Field Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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TrackHat Sensor V2 review

In this review, we explore the new TrackHat Sensor v2, an innovative product that allows you to look around the cockpit by tracking the movement of your head.

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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."

Sheppard AFB - Sheppard Air Show

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Wichita Falls, United States

US Air Force 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!"

CFB Greenwood - Air Show Atlantic

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Greenwood, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

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.