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North Weald’s ‘MiG-17’ to fly again?

The former Polish Air Force machine is bound for European skies…

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Was Bell’s remarkable Mach 3-capable X-2 a shattered dream or ‘The Right Stuff’?

Jamie Ewan looks at the troublesome history of the Bell X-2 ‘Starbuster’, a type that seemed destined for greatness, but ended in tragedy

Historic Aviation Quiz - 1950s experimental types

Can you identify these experimental types from across the 1950s?

Bid to restore Victor nose gathers pace

The remains of Victor K.2 XL191’s nose have been acquired by new owners for restoration at a planned museum in Iron Mountain, Michigan

Historic Aviation Quiz: Hawker Tempest

With the quite incredible news that a Hawker Tempest has taken to the skies for the first time in some seven decades, we dedicate this week’s quiz to the development of the type that holds the distinction of being the last piston-engined fighter in operational service with the Royal Air Force…

Historic Aviation Quiz: The pioneers

Aviation pioneers are those directly and indirectly responsible for the advancement of flight as we know it today. But how much do you know about the pioneers?

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Mitchell to the skies - could East Kirkby's B-25 fly?

Another American bomber might just be destined to take to British skies. Jamie Ewan spoke to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre boss Andrew Panton about East Kirkby's B-25 Mitchell

Historic Aviation Quiz: Fighters of the 1920s

Not even a worldwide economic depression could derail the "Golden age of flight" during the 1920s – especially the development of fighters. But can you recognise these lesser known examples?

Historic Aviation Quiz: September 15

Test your general historic aviation knowledge with this week's quiz from Key.Aero...

Historic Aviation Quiz: August 25

Test your general historic aviation knowledge with this week's quiz from Key.Aero...