Aviation Articles

Stallion 51 Boss interview – the world’s most experienced P-51 Mustang pilot

Stallion 51 has asserted itself as a P-51 centre of excellence over the past three decades. Barry Ambrose speaks to the boss, and the most experienced Mustang pilot in history, Lee Lauderback

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Roswell Revealed: Inside one of the US’ lesser-known airliner storage facilities

Barry Ambrose heads to the New Mexico desert to explore the Roswell International Air Center

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How New Zealand is preparing RNZAF Base Auckland for future operations

In a time of change and fleet recapitalisation, Barry Ambrose visits RNZAF Base Auckland to discover how New Zealand is working to modernise its capabilities, replacing old workhorses with newer, more capable platforms

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Aviation postcard from Down Under

The relative remoteness of Australia and New Zealand means many of their resident aircraft rarely venture beyond the national borders. This, and the wide array of international visitors that grace their domestic airports, make them a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. Barry Ambrose made a recent pilgrimage Down Under and shares some of the highlights from his time in Sydney, Auckland, and Christchurch

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Stunning images from Aviation Nation Airshow at Nellis AFB

Barry Ambrose shares his images from the Aviation Nation Airshow, which took place at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada in early November. The event mixed home team heavy metal such as A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, F-15s, F-16s, F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs alongside crowd pleasers including the USAF’s Thunderbirds and warbirds such as Mustangs and Shooting Stars

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Back to business: NBAA-BACE debrief

The annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event has just wrapped up in Las Vegas. Barry Ambrose shares his closing thoughts from the Nevada gathering

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TOKYO

Barry Ambrose describes the viewing areas at Tokyo’s main international...