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Historic

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AMERICAN CHIPMUNKS?

DATAFILE One obvious potential market for DHC was that...

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What was the RAF’s Exercise ‘Northern Venture’?

In 1997 the RAF’s Exercise ‘Northern Venture’ recognised the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the DHC-1 with a round-the world tour. An attempt to complete the exercise in 1996, the actual year of the 50th anniversary, had been obliged to turn back for reasons beyond its control...

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FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN

 Looking back 70 years to the original ‘South Bank Show’,...

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WW2's Shadow factory raids

Birmingham’s aircraft shadow factories may have been in the Luftwaffe’s bombsights, but there was no serious interference to production. Why were its efforts so ineffective?

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Ryan airborne at Old Warden

The glorious, art deco Ryan STM-2S getting airborne from Old...

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Military

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AirForces Monthly July 2022

The full issue in page-turning format

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INTERVIEW: The day-to-day A-10C ops of the Maryland ANG's 104th FS

Like several other USAF units, the Maryland Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Squadron has returned to Europe to support deterrence operations on NATO’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Air Forces Monthly visited the A-10C unit just weeks before this current deployment

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Raytheon bags Tomahawk contracts on either side of the Atlantic

Raytheon Missile Systems picked up two major contracts for its Block V Tomahawk cruise missile in the last week of May

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Commercial

Willie Walsh retires from IAG

IAG chief takes his delayed retirement, as former Iberia boss takes over amid shareholder revolt over Walsh’s pay

Which airlines still fly the Boeing 747?

With numbers of the iconic jumbo reducing, it’s hard to keep track of who still operates them. Key.Aero analyses the figures to find out which carriers will still take you on a 747…

EasyJet cuts capacity – and blames government

In light of recent changes to the government’s quarantine rules, the low-cost carrier expects to operate less than 40% of planned capacity in the fourth quarter

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How hot drinks caused two A350 engine shutdowns

On two separate occasions, a spilt hot drink caused uncommanded mid-flight engine shutdowns and diversions on Airbus’ next-generation widebody

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Celebrates Maiden Aircraft Milestone

New UAE subsidiary of the European low-cost carrier takes delivery of its first aircraft, marking a major step ahead of its October launch

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Flight Simulation

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Back to Basics - Series 2, Lesson 11

New techniques for when things don’t go to plan.

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Carenado’s 560XL Citation

Cessna’s ‘rocketship’

Avro Vulcan Takes Flight in X-Plane

Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, have released the Avro Vulcan B Mk2, K.2 and MRR for X-Plane 11.

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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.