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Historic
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.
New Wildcat restoration flies at Duxford
FM-2 painted in superb Fleet Air Arm Mediterranean theatre scheme
Military
USAF operates RQ-170 stealth drone over Black Sea
Nine flights have been carried out over the Black Sea by USAF-operated Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel low observable (or stealth) unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a batch of secret US military documents posted online
F-22A Raptor pilots test USAF’s next-gen helmet at Eglin AFB
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor pilots from the 301st FS – a US Air Force Reserve Command unit that is associated with the active-duty 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall AFB, Florida – have kicked off developmental flight tests for the USAF’s new Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet at nearby Eglin AFB
Commercial
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…
Indian start-up, Akasa Air, unveils first branded Boeing 737 MAX
The maiden Boeing 737 MAX for India’s newest airline, Akasa Air, was revealed to the world yesterday (May 23) adorned in the company’s smart, eye-catching livery featuring the colours of “Sunrise Orange” and “Passionate Purple”.
Embraer delivers 1,500th EMB 203 Ipanema
The milestone has been reached in a bumper year for Embraer’s agricultural aircraft
Flight Simulation
Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MK-Studios has announced Shannon Airport EINN Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Just Flight ceases development of 747 Classic and A300 for Prepar3D
Just Flight has revealed it has ceased the development of the 747 Classic and A300B4-200 for Prepar3D. New versions of both aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator are planned.
Marseille Provence Airport released
The latest destination from France VFR is LFML Marseille Provence Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
