Tag Archives: RAF

Dambusters debated

Lancasters on the way to the target - a still from the Dam Busters film. (RAeS/NAL)

Was the legendary and courageous 1943 RAF Dambusters Raid a ‘strategic success or a conjuring trick’? The RAeS Air Power Group provides a report on a recent academic debate on the effectiveness of Operation CHASTISE.

Typhoon – the best is yet to come

Concept artwork of a 'Eurofighter 2020' featuring AESA radar, thrust vectoring and CFTs - could this be the basis for a 'Super Typhoon' one day? (Eurofighter)

After missing out in India’s MMRCA contest, a combination of private funding, demanding export customers and high-level political backing means Eurofighter Typhoon is now set to unlock its true multi-role potential. Analysis

What inspires excellence? Technology or people?

Being inspired - Tabitha Hall - the youngest Member of the RAeS. (Peter Holman/Rolls-Royce).

Inspiring Excellence – A report on the highlights from the RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference hosted by Rolls-Royce on 2 November.

Empowering military air safety

The loss of 14 personnel onboard XV230 was a traumatic event with wider implications.

In the wake of Haddon-Cave’s Nimrod review – what progress has been made in creating a new UK MoD air safety culture? A report on the highlights from the first MAA Military Air Safety Conference, held at the RAeS on 24 and 25 October.

Flight of the Meteor

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An update on MBDA’s new Meteor long range air-to-air missile, together with its new precision SPEAR weapon programme.

Chinook celebrates half-century

The iconic Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter has turned 50. A report on the heavy lift chopper that just goes on and on.

Spitfire academy

Boultbee Flight Academy’s Spitfire TR9 and Texan T-6G. (via Author).

It may be the ultimate rich pilot’s dream — but a new Spitfire flying and maintenance school has a serious purpose in maintaining a vibrant warbird scene. A report on training a new generation of pilots to keep an older generation of aircraft flying.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day

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Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 preview -UPDATED

The Blades in action.

An updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

New aviation podcast launched with Aerospace International Editor

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Just launched is a new aerospace podcast Aviation Xtended, with Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson as one of the regular presenters.

European combat aircraft industry – on the brink?

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Is the European combat aircraft industry set for inevitable decline in the post-­Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen era? Hard hitting analysis of a looming crisis.

What a carrier-on!

About turn! First flight of UK F-35B test aircraft. (Lockheed Martin)

Professor Keith Hayward, RAeS Head of Research provides expert comment and analysis on the UK Governments ’s decision to revert to the STOVL variant of the F-35 stealth fighter.

Aerial Olympics

An RAF Puma HC1 from 230 Squadron based at RAF Benson flying over the 2012 Olympic Stadium during a training flight. (Crown Copyright)

The staging of the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer will have major implications for airports and airspace users – an in-depth report

Aerospace International Editor on Airplane Geeks podcast

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This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson was one of the special guests in the Across the Pond segment on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, to discuss the roll-out of the nEUROn UCAV, the RAF buying second-hand BAe146s and the controversial Thames Estuary airport plan.

VIDEO: Ed Strongman – Chief Test Pilot Military, Airbus

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On the eve of the Airbus A400M’s Type Certification, an exclusive interview with Ed Strongman, Chief Test Pilot, Airbus Military on the ‘Grizzly’ flight test programme.

Aerospace International Editor joins discussion on Airplane Geeks podcast

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This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson was one of the special guests in the Across the Pond segement on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, to discuss the implications of the air campaign in Libya and Kazahkstan’s fast growing flag carrier Air Astana.

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