Royal Air Force (RAF)
The Flying Career of BBMF's 'Parky' Revealed
After 11 years on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, this very experienced RAF fighter pilot is joining the civilian warbird world
Shackleton AEW.2 - Cold War ‘Sentinel’
Group Captain David Greenway (ret’d), a former Shackleton pilot and commanding officer of 8 Squadron, talks to Dr Kevin Wright about the Shackleton AEW.2 in RAF service.
Flying in Carolyn Grace's incredible Spitfire
The Grace Spitfire has been a popular airshow attraction for decades – but now passengers can seize the opportunity of a flight in the legendary fighter. Steve Beebee visits its owners at Sywell and straps in for the trip of a lifetime
RAF Maritime Shackleons - ’Growlers’ on the Prowl
The different variants and operational service of the RAF’s maritime Shackletons are detailed by Dr Kevin Wright.
74 Sqn and the Lightning F.3
Tony Clay describes the Lightning F.3 and its time with the RAF’s famous ‘Tigers’, 74 Squadron
Weapons and Tactics of the English Electric Lightning
Chris Gibson examines how the weaponry of the English Electric Lightning developed
The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook
RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.
Learning to fly the Lightning
Learning to fly the Mach 2 fighter fulfilled a boyhood dream for former RAF pilot Ian Black. He relates a wealth of vivid memories, coupled with a learning curve “as steep as Ben Nevis”, to Aviation News.
Turning a Jaguar from an eyesore to an exhibit
Hugh Trevor talks to Ron Fulton about turning a Jaguar from an eyesore to an exhibit