David Willis
Monday Military Quiz 210
This week's Monday Military Quiz specialises in tanker and transport aircraft. Do you know your Hercules operators or Stratotanker variants? Here is your chance to test your knowledge.
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.
Global Hawk flies into RAF Fairford
The arrival of a Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk at RAF Fairford marked the first time the multi-sensor air vehicle had landed in the United Kingdom.
Vintage Aircraft Club offers taildragger scholarship
The Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC) is inviting applicants to apply for its annual Taildragger Flying Scholarship.
Mildenhall KC-135 named ‘High Life’ after B-17
Eighty-one years to the day that Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress ‘High Life’ flew its last mission, a ceremony was held recently at RAF Mildenhall to unveil artwork on a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker based on that worn by the World War Two bomber
Poland signs for AH-64E Apache Guardians
Poland has signed a contract for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardians.
Final KC-46A Pegasus for McGuire delivered
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has received its 24th Boeing KC-46A Pegasus, the final example of the tanker-transport destined to serve with the wings that operate from the site.
F-16 Fighting Falcons arrive in Ukraine
The first Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcons donated to Ukraine have been delivered to the country.
BBMF Lancaster crew receives display authorisation
Good news emanated from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) on August 6, 2024, when it announced that the crew for the Avro Lancaster had received their public display authority (PDA) for this year.