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Historic
“A damned interesting trip, but I wouldn’t want to do it again”
The verdict of one Lancaster pilot sums up Operation ‘Paravane’ well. In fact, September 1944’s strike on the German battleship Tirpitz, mounted from the USSR, did rather more damage than first thought — though Nos 9 and 617 Squadrons would have to attack it again
HELICOPTER MUSEUM EXPANSION GATHERS PACE
The nearly complete, smart new entrance building at The Helicopter...
Military
Saab hails GlobalEye progress, eyes South Korea as next potential customer
Saab has had some successful Dubai Airshows (DAS) in the past. There was the announcement by the UAEAF&AD for two GlobalEyes airborne early warning and control aircraft in DAS 2015, with two more coming at DAS 2019
USAF makes rare showing of E-11A at Dubai
One of the most surprising exhibits in the static display at Dubai is the US Air Force’s Bombardier E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 69
Welcome to the 69th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Croatia begins Kiowa Warrior training
The Croatia Republic Ministry of Defence announced that the second...
Flight Simulation
TFFJ – St Barts for X-Plane
Saint Barthélemy Airport (TFFJ) in the Caribbean is famous for its steep descent over a hilltop and short landing strip. Consequently, the largest aircraft allowed to operate to the airport is the Canadian-built de Havilland Dash 7 Twin Otter.