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What was the Air Transport Auxiliary?

The Battle of Britain is quite rightly associated with the endeavours of The Few – but these gallant airmen were not alone in contributing to the nation’s defence. Another key element was provided by the Air Transport Auxiliary, as Tara Leggett describes

Guess the historic aircraft cockpit

Why not test yourself on your cockpit knowledge with our quiz?

FlyPast Picture of the Week

This week's Picture of the Week was taken by Rob Feeley

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How the Vietnam War transformed combat air rescue

Huge advances in helicopter technology saved countless lives

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This week's Picture of the Week was taken by Paul Gargano

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10 facts about the Avro Anson

On the anniversary of its first flight on March 24th 1935, Key.Aero brings you 10 facts about the Avro Anson

Historic Aviation Quiz

This week's general knowledge historic aviation quiz will have you really scratching your head!

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World War Two's Grumman Hellcat

Known for his economic use of ammunition, Hamilton ‘Mac’ McWhorter became the first ‘ace’ on the Hellcat. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver explains

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This week's Picture of the Week was submitted by Paul Webb

RAF Red Arrows confirmed for Midlands Air Festival 2022

The RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, will be headlining the 2022 Air Festival, bringing two full sensational displays to the Platinum Jubilee special show this year.