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Today in aviation history: First flight of the Supermarine Swift

On December 29, 1948, the Supermarine Swift made its first flight, marking a turbulent but notable chapter in early Cold War ...
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15 Years Ago: Last Operational British Harrier Flights

On Dec. 15, 2010, sixteen Harriers took off from RAF Cottesmore for a farewell formation flight marking the end to 41 years of British Harrier operations.
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First Jupiter HC2 Takes Flight in the UK

The Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has officially welcomed the Jupiter HC2 into service, marking a significant milestone in modernising the UK’s rotary wing capability. The first Jupiter HC2 has begun f ...
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Guarding the gate: RAF Lakenheath's F-100D Super Sabre rededicated after restoration

RAF Lakenheath rededicates its historic F-100D Super Sabre static display following a major restoration, preserving the ...