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Historic

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Aeroplane meets Jim Tobul

The American warbird pilot who honours both the Korean War and his late father with a fine F4U Corsair

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Wildcat accident report

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released the report on the accident of a Grumman Wildcat at Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, that left the pilot seriously injured.

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REVEALED: Electronic Intelligence gathering Chipmunks over Berlin

Cold War Berlin, and the RAF Gatow Station Flight’s Chipmunks are a familiar sight over the city, carrying out photographic ‘spy’ sorties that brought back imagery of the highest value. But sometimes they undertook another, even more clandestine task, one that’s not been publicly documented until now: the gathering of electronic intelligenc

Historic Aviation Quiz

How good is your knowledge of the historic aviation? Test your knowledge here...

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SR-71 Blackbirds in Britain

Bob Archer celebrates the 50th anniversary of the mysterious black SR-71 arriving in the UK

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Military

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Hurlburt Field welcomes AT-802Us

In preparation for the delivery of its first OA-1K Sky Warden armed overwatch aircraft, USAF Special Operations Command (AFSOC) welcomed the arrival of a pair of AT-802U trainers (pictured) to Hurlburt Field, Florida, on June 28, writes Tom Kaminski.

US Army Night Stalkers over London

The two US Army MH-47G Chinooks from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) ‘Night Stalkers’, which had arrived at RAF Mildenhall onboard USAF C-17s, transited over London yesterday (September 9, 2024).

The Monday Military Quiz 209

With aircraft starting to arrive in the UK for Exercise Cobra Warrior 24-2 next week test your knowledge on this major training event.

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Commercial

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Southampton Airport’s fact-finding fly-in to be more “GA-friendly”

Southampton Airport held a special event for the General Aviation (GA) community on Sunday, September 1, attracting dozens of pilots and aviation enthusiasts from across the UK.

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New life for the BelugaST

As the Airbus BelugaST celebrates 30 years in the skies, Thomas Haynes travels to Toulouse/ Francazal to visit Airbus Beluga Transport, to find out how the airframes have found a new calling carrying cargo for commercial clients

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The intricate process of loading the Airbus BelugaXL

With a BelugaXL making a rare visit to Heathrow today we present a in-depth article on this unusual cargo aircraft that was published in the January 2022 issue of Aviation News...
Mark Broadbent profiles this distinctive airlifter and learns about the intricate process of loading wings onto Airbus’ unique in-house transport jet

Commercial Aviation Quiz

How well do you know your airline codes? Test yourself with our quiz.

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The Qatari Amiri Flight

Babak Taghvaee recounts the history and recent activities of the VIP fleet of the Qatar Amiri Flight

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Flight Simulation

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PA-38 Piper Tomahawk

AIRCRAF T ADD-ON FOR MSFS 2020. The classic Tommy gets the Just Flight treatment.

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PC Pilot Issue 153

Issue 153 September-October 2024 of PC Pilot in page-turning format features the first in a two-part review of the new PMDG 777 when Peter Stark looks at the fine external model

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PC Pilot Issue 152

Issue 152 July-August of PC Pilot in page-turning format features a review of SC Designs’ 1960s fighter F-5E Tiger II for Microsoft Flight Simulator

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NAS Oceana Air Show

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Virginia Beach, United States

US Navy airshow

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Helitech Expo

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London, United Kingdom

Helicopter trade show.

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