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Historic
‘Sealion Ju 52’ revealed at Hawkinge
CASA 352L completed as a Ju 52/3m that might have taken part in the invasion of Britain
The great Neil Williams on flying the Spanish He 111
On 11 December 1977, Neil Williams, his wife Lynn and two crew members lost their lives when the CASA 2.111 they were ferrying to the UK crashed north of Madrid. Williams had just submitted what turned out to be his final feature for Aeroplane Monthly — a typically outstanding pilot’s view of the Spanish-built, Merlin-powered Heinkel He 111
SR-71 Blackbird operations: The untold story
In the July 2011 issue of Aviation News SR-71 pilot, Squadron Commander and ultimately Wing Commander, Col Richard Graham (ret’d) described Blackbird operations from the cockpit and also the command and control of this unique aircraft. In this fascinating feature he describes previously untold elements from his time on the SR-71.
Planning the SR-71’s supersonic missions: Behind the scenes
In the March 2013 issue of FlyPast, Ben Dunnell spoke to Lt Col Tom Charters to find out how it was decided where to send the SR-71 on its supersonic missions
Military
Why has Iran bailed on purchasing Su-35SEs from Russia?
Babak Taghvaee explains why Iran has backed out of its acquisition of 25 Su-35SEs from Russia and how the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has struggled to effectively operate its existing Fulcrum and Fencer fleets due to Moscow’s political strategies
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 162
Welcome to the 162nd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Inside the final days of the Spanish Navy's Hughes 500M helicopter fleet
As the Spanish Navy undergoes a major transformation, Marnix Sap looks at the final days of the helicopter that has been a dedicated little workhorse for more than 50 years
Commercial
Boeing 747 freighters: your complete guide
Freighters have been an important part of the success story of the Boeing 747. In the November 2017 issue of Aviation News David Wills examined the variants and conversions that have taken to the skies
Qantas 747 captain: My special memories flying the jumbo
Owen Zupp has flown Airbus narrowbodies as well as the Boeing 737 and 787, but it is the 747 that will always hold a special place in his heart. Here, he recounts some of his outstanding memories of the iconic jumbo.
Jumbo testing: Boeing's chief 747 pilot on developing the -8
Back in 2017 and long before the COVID-19 pandemic had dealt a cruel blow to the Jumbo, Airliner World spoke to Mark Feuerstein who was then Boeing’s chief pilot, 747 Programs, about his role in the development of the -8 variant. Feuerstein retired from the company in 2021.
Boeing 747 vs Airbus A380: how do they compare?
The four-engine 747 and A380 are the Hercules of the skies. Michael Doran looks at how these two aircraft match up.
“I was lucky”: BA pilot on becoming the world’s most experienced 747 captain
Joining British Airways in 1987, Nick Eades went on to fly the jumbo continuously for the next 34 years, becoming the world’s most experienced pilot in terms of time-served and hours flown on the type. Thomas Haynes sits down with him to learn more about his record-breaking career
Flight Simulation
Aerosoft releases Norden-Norddeich for MSFS
Norden-Norddeich is located in the northernmost part of northern Germany and is an important access point to the East Frisian Islands.
Philadelphia International Airport for MSFS released
Scenery developer DominicDesignTeam has announced KPHL Philadelphia International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Calgary International Airport out now
Scenery developer FSimStudios has released Calgary International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
