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Historic
DC-10 in BCal and BA Service
In the first of three articles to mark the 50th anniversary of the first flight by McDonnell Douglas DC-10 on August 29, 1970, Bob O’Brien recounts the type’s service with British Caledonian Airways, its charter subsidiaries and latterly British Airways.
Ilyushin Il-18: Soviet Turboprop Triumph
Seven decades after its maiden flight, numerous derivatives of of the Ilyushin Il-18 are still in regular operation...
DC-10 Tankers: Extending Airpower
Derived from the DC-10, the KC-10A has supported every major conflict involving US forces since entering service in 1981. As Dr Kevin Wright explains, the Extender has been vital to US force projection for nearly 40 years, while DC-10-based tankers have also served others users.
Escort Fighters: 118 Sqn’s Spitfire Years – Part 2
Tom Spencer concludes the story of 118 Sqn’s Spitfires...
Military
Inside Travis AFB: Gateway to the Pacific
In light of Air Mobility Command’s outstanding work during the evacuation of Kabul, Scott Cuong Tran and Nick Tran visited its busiest hub, Travis AFB in California, to find out how the US provides effective global transport
Thai F-16A ADF Fighting Falcon written-off in crash
A Lockheed Martin F-16A-15 ADF Fighting Falcon belonging to the Royal Thai Air Force was written-off after it crashed in the Chatturat district of Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province at approximately 1340hrs (local time) on March 8
Inside the Colombian Air Force's new Texan II fleet
As Colombia welcomes the T-6C Texan II to replace the long-serving T-37 Tweet, we look at how the Colombian Air Force is modernizing its fighter pilot training
Commercial
Flybe Saved from Brink of Collapse
THE UK’S largest regional airline, Flybe, has been saved from administration following government intervention.
Flight Simulation
Edinburgh Incoming
John Venema from Orbx has announced EGPH Edinburgh Airport for both X-Plane 11 and Prepar3D is due for imminent release.
PC Pilot Issue 124 Preview
The new November/December issue of PC Pilot has finally arrived, and as usual it is loaded with exciting reviews, features and tutorials.