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Flying the F-111E in the UK, roles and memorable sorties
By Dino Carrara
Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) recalls what it was like flying in the UK and describes a typical F-111 low-level training sortie
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Avro Vulcan pilot John LeBrun on bomb loads
By Tara Leggett
Whilst the Vulcan was capable of carrying conventional payloads, it originally formed the backbone of Britain’s nuclear deterrent, as retired Vulcan pilot John LeBrun discusses
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F-111E exercises and weapons detachments
By Dino Carrara
Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) recalls the exercises and weapons detachments he participated in while flying with the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing
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Upper Heyford F-111 Pilot Interview – Cold War Tales - Full length
By Dino Carrara
Former USAF F-111 pilot Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) gives fascinating insights into this potent fighter-bomber and recounts some flying experiences while based RAF Upper Heyford with the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing
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F-111 capsule ejection system explained
By Dino Carrara
The F-111 had an unusual ejection system about which Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) reveals some remarkable facts
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Flying different variants of the F-111
By Dino Carrara
In the second part of our interview with Lt Col Nick Frasca (ret’d) he details his flying career and the main differences between variants of F-111
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Inside the world’s biggest aircraft carrier
Three years to the day since President Trump commissioned it, we take a closer look at the USS Gerald R. Ford – so big it has space for over 75 aircraft and can launch 220 airstrikes a day.
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Shuttleworth hosts revolutionary drive-in airshow
Historic aviation events are back, social distance style! But don’t worry if you missed it – we went along and videoed it
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B-2 Spirit’s Arctic Mission
By Rob Coppinger
Thirty-one years after its first flight on July 17 1989, the B-2 Spirit may meet its replacement next year – but the world’s only flying wing still has a global presence.
Bonus content: Watch dramatic video footage of two B-2 Spirits being refuelled by a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker while on a mission north of the Arctic Circle.
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Quiz: 80 Years of the North American B-25 Mitchell
By Tara Leggett
To commemorate 80 years of the B-25 Mitchell, we've put together a special quiz to test your knowledge on the historic aircraft.
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Amazing warbird display marks VJ Day
Watch our 8-minute video with incredible footage of historic aircraft honouring the landmark 75th anniversary of the war’s end
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The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 8
By Khalem Chapman
Welcome to the eighth Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
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The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 10
By Khalem Chapman
Welcome to the tenth Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
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The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 13
By Khalem Chapman
Welcome to the 13th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!