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Historic

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Fairchild close to flight but tailwheel dilemma remains

Jim and Robert’s Fairchild UC-61K (Argus III) could fly later...

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Uruguayan museum working to restore rare exhibits

Douglas DC-3 CX-BDB will have its rudder refitted after damage...

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‘WEE WILLIE’

ROGER SOUPART SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON A HARROWING IMAGE OF...

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SALUTING A LEGEND

Supermarine Spitfire IIa P8131 of 276 Squadron is loaded with...

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Low-level Raider

Andy Hay artwork of a Beaufort flown by a Victoria Cross recipient...

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Military

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GOSHAWK BACK ON TRACK

The US Navy was struggling to train new aviators amid big problems with its Boeing T-45 Goshawks in 2017.

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CONTRACT ADVERSARIES: USAF PROJECT MOVES AHEAD

The US Air Force announced at the end of October that it had earmarked seven companies to provide contract aggressor services across the combat air forces.

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THE OPS DESK: DELIBERATE TARGETING

How tactical aircraft and special forces take down the world's most wanted

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Commercial

Teaming with the S-100

Airbus says its manned-unmanned teaming capability demonstrated...

Lease trends

Industry consultancy IBA says the leasing market for single-aisle...

DARK DUNE

Jan Kraak reports on the latest annual aerial refuelling exercise...

Airbus, Audi partner for urban mobility services

Airbus Helicopters AIRBUS AND German car maker Audi announced...

Qantas to retire 747

Qantas ANOTHER MAJOR network airline has announced it is to...

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Flight Simulation

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Day: 19 Squadron

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Uncover the story of the legendary 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history at Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain at Flying Days: 19 Squadron. Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Farnborough International Airshow 2024

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

The famous Farnborough International Airshow trade event will feature a wide variety of aircraft.

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

US 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."

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."

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."