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Up the Nile in style: An adventure in a Vickers Vimy replica

Egypt’s luxury cruise boats can be delightful, but the only way to travel up the River Nile is by air in the Aeroplane-sponsored Vickers Vimy replica, said Michael Oakey, in the September 1999 issue of Aeroplane Monthly

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FlyPast Sample Issue

Sample FlyPast's outstanding mix of restoration and warbird coverage, supported by fascinating articles on aviation history produced by some of the best writers in the business.

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What happened to the Nash Collection?

When the first issue of Aeroplane Monthly appeared, its ‘Preservation Profile’ subject was the Caudron G.III in the RAF Museum. That First World War aircraft was one of many saved by Dick Nash, without whom the RAFM would look very different

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Behind the scenes of Aeroplane's Battle of Britain film day

In the December 1999 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, Tony Harmsworth reports on a reader event at Duxford which was a memorable celebration of the 30th anniversary of the famous film’s launch in 1969

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Starfighter, Voodoo and F-16 receive makeovers in Florida

Three retired military jets, in two locations, have recently been the subject of refurbishment work in America’s ‘sunshine state’

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 158

Welcome to the 158th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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My visits to Canada's Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment at Cold Lake

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment is Canada’s answer to what was the UK’s Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. Peter R Foster recounts two visits to the Cold Lake-based unit

Northrop Grumman pulls out of USAF’s NGAD programme

During a briefing on Northrop Grumman’s second-quarter financial results on July 27, Kathy Warden – the company’s CEO – revealed that “we have notified the USAF that we’re not planning to respond to the [Next Generation Air Dominance request for proposals] as the prime”

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Behind the scenes with France's fleet of calibrator aircraft

Jean-Philippe Rokacz goes behind the scenes to find out how France’s fleet of calibrator aircraft are used to test and maintain the nation’s navigational aids

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Avro Canada C-102: the world's second jet airliner you've never heard of

Pete London charts the rise and fall of the ill-fated Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner, an aircraft years ahead of its time and unrivalled in performance that could have revolutionised short- and medium-haul travel

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Will the Heart ES-30 electric airliner meet airlines' needs?

The Heart ES-30 is set to be the biggest electric airliner around when it enters passenger service in 2028. But is it big enough... or is technology standing in the way of what airlines actually want? Richard Schuurman investigates

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Azul Brazilian Airlines' bold expansion plan revealed

Tom Batchelor catches up with André Américo from Azul to learn more about the São Paulo-based carrier’s bullish approach to expansion

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Old whale, new tricks: What's happened to Airbus’ five old BelugaSTs?

What do you do with a fleet of five now-redundant, incredibly specialised freighters? That was the question Airbus asked of itself earlier this year. Ian Harbison reports on the European manufacturer’s creation of an out-sized cargo subsidiary.

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Aerobask’s Epic Victory review

Many X-Plane pilots will be familiar with the Aerobask team. In this review, we fly their Very Light Jet – the Epic Victory for X-Plane 12.

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Air Combat Simulation - Part 1

Welcome to the start of a new series on aerial combat. Over the next few lessons, we will cover subjects including fighter aircraft types, situational awareness, tactics and aerial gunnery. For this first instalment, we focus on a topic that is seldom discussed: the psychology of air combat.

Noorduyn Norseman takes flight in MSFS

Big Radials has announced the Noorduyn Norseman for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

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RAF Cosford Air Show

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The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

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The event website states: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static exhibition and interact with the pilots and mechanics...The afternoon is specially dedicated to flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including around a hundred aircraft flying in the skies of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic scenes the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation of civil and military aircraft."

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