No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
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.
Tag Archives: RAF
Defence
Typhoon – the best is yet to come
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
Aerospace, Air Transport
What inspires excellence? Technology or people?
Inspiring Excellence – A report on the highlights from the RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference hosted by Rolls-Royce on 2 November.
Aerospace, Defence
Empowering military air safety
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.
Defence, From the Aerospace International
Flight of the Meteor
An update on MBDA’s new Meteor long range air-to-air missile, together with its new precision SPEAR weapon programme.
Community, Defence
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.
Community, From the Aerospace International
Spitfire academy
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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day
Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights
A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights
A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights
A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights
A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 preview -UPDATED
An updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
New aviation podcast launched with Aerospace International Editor
Just launched is a new aerospace podcast Aviation Xtended, with Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson as one of the regular presenters.
Defence, From the Aerospace International
European combat aircraft industry – on the brink?
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.
Defence, From the Aerospace International
What a carrier-on!
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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Aerial Olympics
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, Air Transport
Aerospace International Editor on Airplane Geeks podcast
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.
Aerospace, Defence
VIDEO: Ed Strongman – Chief Test Pilot Military, Airbus
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, Air Transport
Aerospace International Editor joins discussion on Airplane Geeks podcast
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.
