David Willis

Canberra nose arrives at Stoneykirk

Following an epic restoration, the nose section of English Electric Canberra WK124 has gone on display at the Stoneykirk Aviation Museum.

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Thailand Selects Gripen E/F

The Royal Thai Air Force has announced its selection of the Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen to replace Lockheed Martin F-16A/B Fighting Falcons.

Iraq Orders Airbus Helicopters H225Ms

A contract for Airbus Helicopters H225Ms for Iraq was announced by the manufacturer on September 6, 2024.

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First EA-37B Compass Call Delivered

The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first EA-37B electronic attack aircraft.

Monday Military Quiz 210

This week's Monday Military Quiz specialises in tanker and transport aircraft. Do you know your Hercules operators or Stratotanker variants? Here is your chance to test your knowledge.

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Wildcat accident report

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released the report on the accident of a Grumman Wildcat at Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, that left the pilot seriously injured.

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Global Hawk flies into RAF Fairford

The arrival of a Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk at RAF Fairford marked the first time the multi-sensor air vehicle had landed in the United Kingdom.

Vintage Aircraft Club offers taildragger scholarship

The Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC) is inviting applicants to apply for its annual Taildragger Flying Scholarship.

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Mildenhall KC-135 named ‘High Life’ after B-17

Eighty-one years to the day that Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress ‘High Life’ flew its last mission, a ceremony was held recently at RAF Mildenhall to unveil artwork on a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker based on that worn by the World War Two bomber

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BRIEF LIFE OF THE FIREFLY

David Willis charts the tumultuous career of the Slingsby T-3A Firefly