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If you have seen strange shapes in the skies over Gloucestershire this week then you could be forgiven for thinking a UFO is to blame but the chances are it is the US Air Forces most secret aircraft, the B2 Stealth Bomber. A flight of 3 Northrop Grumman B2 Stealth [read more]
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the Royal Air Force has taken its first flight from Renton, Washington. The maritime poatrol aircraft, designated ZP801, took off and underwent a 90-minute test flight from the Boeing factory at Renton during which the aircraft underwent key testing. The aircraft has now moved [read more]
Air Force has arrived at London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS) ahead of a three=day state visit by Donald Trump. Air Force One is the official callsign of the United States Presidential aircraft, usually one of two Boeing VC25A aircraft. The aircraft landed just before 9am this morning after flying from the [read more]
For the first time ever we can get a glimpse into the secretive world of the B2 Stealth Bomber thanks to the US based film producer and radio personality Jeff Bolton. During 2018 Jeff became the first civilian to fly and film on-board the iconic stealth bomber and the video [read more]
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced it has signed a deal to purchase five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft (AEW&C). The E-7 Wedgetail will replace the Boeing E-3 Sentry Aircraft, known as AWACS, in the Airborne Early Warning & Control for UK airspace and operations [read more]
US Air Force heavy bombers are back in the UK for a training operation that is designed to reassure NATO members in the wake of growing Russian aggression. The deployment of Six Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire began last week and is expected to last for [read more]
The Royal Air Force has said goodbye to the Panavia Tornado in a farewell tour of the UK which took place over the last 3 days. Originally designed as a low-level penetration bomber and strike fighter for the Cold War, the Tornado has been in service with the Royal Air [read more]
Ove the next 3 days the Royal Air Force is carrying out a farewell tour of the UK with 3 RAF Tornados. The Panavia Tornado, affectionately known as “Tonka”, has been in service with the RAF in various forms for nearly four decades and it was Britains front line Cold [read more]
The Royal Air Force (RAF) will be carrying out a farewell tour of the UK next week as it marks the end of service for the Tornado fast jet. The times have been announced! Full timetable here The Panavia Tornado, affectionately known as “Tonka”, has been in service with the [read more]
The Lithuanian Air Force will be making its UK flying debut in 2019 at the Royal Navy International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton. Previously only sending static aircraft, the Lithuanian Air Force will this year be flying an L-39C Albatross jet trainer at the air show. It will be accompanied [read more]
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