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CF-105: THE BRITISH CONNECTION

How serious was the UK’s interest in the Avro Canada CF-105?...

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V1 GUIDANCE SYSTEM

BRIEFING FILE Under the skin of aviation technology and tactics...

A-20 arrives at Pima museum

The restored fuselage of Douglas A-20G 43-9436 after its arrival...

Catch-22 film B-25s migrate

B-25Js 44-9898/N898BW Axis Nightmare and 44-30423/N3675G Photo...

Flight Line

Recollections and reflections — a seasoned reporter’s view...

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Airbus demos ground-based operation of C295 FITS mission system

Airbus has successfully concluded a flight test campaign featuring a new capability for the C295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS), which enables it to be remotely operated by ground-based crews

Egypt orders 30 more Rafales

The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) has ordered a further 30 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters to supplement the 24 aircraft previously ordered

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CSG21: HMS Queen Elizabeth departs on historic first deployment

The Royal Navy’s new flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, departed from HMNB Portsmouth, Hampshire, on May 1 for a final test of its Carrier Strike Group, before continuing with the commencement of its historic maiden deployment

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JAL Mickey Mouse 767-300

CIVIL NEWS Ian Simpson Japan Airlines (JAL) has painted...

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Last Deployment for Marines EA-6Bs Ends

MILITARY NEWS Four EA-6B Prowlers from Marine Tactical...

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Super Constellation Interior to be Restored

PRESERVATION The Outback Tourism Infrastructure Fund has...

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TIP OF THE SPEAR: FLYING A MODERN-DAY LEGEND

RAF TORNADO TRIBUTE Having led a detachment hunting Scud missiles...

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First ANA A380 Painted

HEADLINES Three Airbus A380s for All Nippon Airlines...

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Leicester, United Kingdom

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CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Fairford, United Kingdom

The themes this year for RIAT are '50 Years F-16', 'NATO 75th Anniversary', '100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force' and 'Pushing the boundaries in Air and Space'. Regarding the final one in the list the RIAT website states: "Our main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. We hope to display specialised, modified and instrumented test flight aircraft from organisations from around the world dedicated to Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

JB Charleston Airshow 2024 Heroes of Flight

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North Charleston, United States

US military airshow

Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display

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Guernsey, United Kingdom

The event website states:"Guernsey’s annual air display has been enjoyed by thousands of people for over 60 years, hosting some of Britain’s most historic and treasured military aircraft alongside aerobatic and awe inspiring display teams."