Prototype Jackaroo back in the air
The prototype Thruxton Jackaroo, G-AOEX (c/n 86483), has been restored to airworthiness for the first time in almost 60 years. The aircraft made its first post-restoration flight in February with Dan Griffith at the controls, and has since been issued with a permit to fly.
‘Wings over Windermere’ exhibition set to open
Charity The Lakes Flying Company is setting up a permanent exhibition called ‘Wings over Windermere’ at Windermere Library to tell the story of the Waterbird, the first successful British seaplane.
IT issue has major impact on airlines and airports
The world has been hit by an IT issue today relating to Microsoft systems which has had a major impact on airlines.
Main access road to Stow Maries re-opened as aerodrome fights for survival
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is again accessible through its primary entrance on Hackman’s Lane in Purleigh, Essex, providing a crucial lifeline in its ongoing struggle for survival.
Combat Aircraft Journal Septiembre 2024
El número de septiembre de 2024 de la revista Combat Aircraft Journal, en formato de página completa, presenta la primera de una serie de tres partes en homenaje a los 50 años de los F-16. La primera parte se centra en los actuales operadores de la USAF.
Exploits of 500 Squadron Avro Ansons over Dunkirk
While the cry of many of the troops stuck on the beaches at Dunkirk was ‘Where are the RAF?”, 500 Squadron and its near-obsolete Avro Anson Mk.Is were there in the thick of it. Robin Brooks recalls some of the unit’s most notable combat exploits during Operation Dynamo
Alaska Aviation Museum Grumman Goose flies
The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Grumman G-21 Goose, N789, made its first flight for 16 years following a six-month restoration at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on 29 May.
