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80th anniversary of Bomber Command’s Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris

On 21st February 1942, Arthur Harris assumed his position as Commander in Chief of Bomber Command. Key.Aero visits Harris' contribution to the war and why some may have been less enamoured by his plans than others...

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Storm Eunice destroys beloved neighbourhood Venom

A de Havilland DH 112 Venom, once on display at Grove technology park near Wantage, Oxfordshire, has been destroyed by Storm Eunice

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7 amazing facts about the Martin PBM Mariner

On the 82nd anniversary of its first flight, Key.Aero brings you some of the top facts of the popular patrol bomber flying boat

FlyPast Picture of the Week

This week's picture of the week is by Jeremy Ridout

Historic Aviation Quiz: MiG-21 edition

On February 15th you might have seen our top 15 facts about the MiG-21... now you can test yourself on your own MiG-21 knowledge with this week's historic aviation quiz!

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15 amazing facts about the MiG-21

The MiG-21 first flew on 14 February 1955. To mark the occasion, Key.Aero brings you 15 amazing facts on the supersonic fighter

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Stories of the Air Transport Auxiliary

On the 82nd anniversary of their inauguration, Tara Leggett celebrates the invaluable work of the Air Transport Auxiliary’s 168 women pilots

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F-16 gets heritage paint in celebration of 310th Fighter Squadron’s 80th Anniversary

The 310th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcon has been newly painted in celebration of the 310th's 80th anniversary

Rare pregame flyover marks 75th anniversary of the US Air Force

Not only was the flyover a touching nod to the USAF's 75th anniversary, it was also veteran pilot Steve Hinton's last heritage flight

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Japanese fighter to be restored in Ohio

One of the last salvaged Japanese combat fighter aircraft of the Pacific War is being readied for shipment to Zanesville, Ohio from Australia