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Historic

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Miss Helen comes home

WARBIRDS P-51 Miss Helen As new information on its history...

F-104 goes on show at Beauvechain

For the past few years it had been relatively quiet in the 1st...

Airliner celebrations at RIAT

News September 2019 The magnificent spectacle of the...

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BATTLE IN SPANISH SKIES

CINEMA CLASSICS Battle of Britain in Spain Without Spain’s...

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Peter Vacher recounts the story of a Battle of Britain Hurricane found in India

From vintage Rolls-Royce cars to a Rolls- Royce Merlin-powered fighter was a big step for this ardent restoration enthusiast, but Hurricane R4118 was a marvellous result

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Military

Belgium replaces Italy in Estonia for NATO Air Policing

Italy handed the Baltic Air Policing (BAP) baton at the start of December to Belgium, after a record-breaking detachment period

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An in-depth look at USAF's upcoming T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer

The USAF’s new advanced training aircraft, the T-7A Red Hawk, honours one of its most distinguished squadrons. Tom Kaminski provides a timely update of the type’s upcoming arrival in service

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Cold War fast jet pilot Ian Black on preparing for Bosnian night CAP

In the first of a two-part feature, respected Cold War fast jet pilot Ian Black reveals his thoughts and fears as he prepares for a nocturnal Combat Air Patrol through the war-torn skies of Bosnia

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Commercial

A321XLR: longest-range narrowbody

Airbus’ newly launched A321XLR will have the longest range...

Saab withdraws from Swiss fighter competition

Saab will not participate in the competition to select Switzerland’s...

Indian Apache handed over

The Indian Ministry of Defence has announced that the first Boeing...

A350s at Toulouse

Seven Airbus A350-941s parked at Toulouse recently awaiting completion....

Next-generation airlift

MILITARY ATLAS C1 Mark Ayton reports from RAF Brize Norton,...

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Flight Simulation

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Back To Basics - Stage 1, Lesson 2

Understanding Trim Controls

JARDesign A330

The Airbus A330 is something of a dark horse in commercial aviation – incredibly popular but somewhat overlooked in the world of the Boeing 777 and the 787.

iFly Service Pack 3.2.1 for FSX/FS9/P3D

The developers over at iFly have released a new service pack for iFly 737NG FSX, FS9 and P3D v2.2 versions.

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
[and] brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of full action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

International Sanicole Airshow

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Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium

Established in 1977, the airshow returns in 2024 for its 44th edition.