AirForces Monthly December Issue – OUT NOW
FEATURING:
FIGHTING THE FULCRUM!
Mike Tongue, a former active duty USAF pilot, relives the times he went into air combat against the mighty MiG-29 Fulcrum in Bulgaria.
MORE THAN A SUB HUNTER!
Jon Lake records the operational history of the RAF’s remarkable Nimrod and looks at its future.
GRIPEN’S BALTIC QRA TRIAL
Alexander Mladenov undertakes a close examination of the Czech Gripen deployment to Lithuania to undertake the Baltic Air Policing mission.
GERMAN RHINOS STILL ROAMIN’!
Florian Fritz looks at the operations of the last German Phantom wing, JG.74.
AIR FORCE REPORT: POLISH AIR FORCE
Piotr Butowski considers how the Polish Air Force has evolved, ten years after becoming a NATO member.
TRAGEDY IN TRIPOLI
Alan Warnes reports from the LAVEX 09 show at Metiga Air Base in Libya, which was sadly marred by a fatal MiG-23UB crash.
STUDENTS OF SATURN
Glenn Sands goes aboard HMS Ocean to report on the final elements of the Royal Navy/702 Squadron Lynx training course.
PLUS!
All the latest military aviation news including:
Pakistan’s first F-16 Block 52 unveiled
Saudi Eagles in France
USAF pursues light combat aircraft programme
Reaper takes flight at Holloman
Libyan Mirage F1s returning to service
And much more!
Airforces Monthly December issue is available now from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents for just £4.20. Alternatively, order your copy online with FREE P&P* from our online shop.
*UK and BFPO only
AIR International December issue – OUT NOW
FEATURES
WHEN SIZE MATTERS
Andreas Spaeth reports from Kiev – the home of the gargantuan An-225.
ZEUS VIPERS
Souda Bay, Crete, is home to the Hellenic Air Force Block 52+ F-16. Ian Harding got exclusive access.
THOMSON AIRWAYS’ VELVET REVOLUTION
Bruce Hales-Dutton details developments at Thomson Airways.
FLYING FISH
Wolfdietrich Hoeveler reports on the Barracuda UAV Technology Demonstrator flight test and evaluation campaign that took place in Goose Bay, Canada, this summer.
PATROLLING THE MED
Francesco Militello Mirto and La Cavera Luca profile the aircraft used by the Italian Coast Guard.
BULGARIAN COUGARS FORGE NATO INTEROPERABILITY
Philip Stevens visited Krumovo AB to see if the Bulgarian Air Force is ready to play an active part in NATO.
BOEING 747-8: A NEW CHAPTER
The 747-8 is the biggest ever ‘Jumbo’. Chris Kjelgaard explains how this new variant will be different from its predecessors.
BUSINESS AVIATION FIGHTS FOR ITS FUTURE AT NBAA
Rod Simpson soaked up the atmosphere and the news from this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention.
OCEAN WATCH
Dave Majumdar visited NAS Patuxent River to hear about the US Navy’s RQ-4N Broad Area Maritime Surveillance programme.
STRAIGHT TALKING
AIR International’s Editor Mark Ayton spoke with Tom Williams, Vice President Programmes with Airbus, about the airliner market and the company plans.
STILL BOMBING AT 95
The RAF’s No.IX(B) Squadron marks its 95th birthday on December 8, 2009. Mark Ayton went to RAF Marham to hear about the unit’s current roles.
IN IT FOR THE LONG-HAUL
The Airbus A330-200 Freighter performed its maiden flight on November 4. Mark Ayton was at Toulouse to witness it.
SEA KINGS TO THE RESCUE
Dino Carrara reports from RNAS Culdrose on the Royal Navy’s SAR Sea Kings.
AIR International December issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.10 from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.
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NEW!
RAF Official Annual Review 2010
This 132-page special magazine provides a first-hand look at the aircraft, hardware and personnel of one of the world’s premier air forces. With exclusive access to RAF stations and commanders, it offers an exclusive portrait of the service’s activities in 2009 and its plans for 2010 making this special publication a must for all aviation enthusiasts and anyone with a keen interest in the modern RAF.
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Mosquito Special
The de Havilland Mosquito is one of the most well-known and much-loved aircraft of World War Two. It fought with great success in all theatres during the conflict and served on with the RAF as a frontline fighter until 1952.
This 100-page Mosquito special tribute includes information on the variants, units and history of the aircraft and will also focus heavily on the brave crews that flew the type in combat.
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Great Fighters of the World
Of all the numerous types of flying machines produced since the first days of powered flight, fighter aircraft will always capture the imagination more than any other. In Great Fighters of the World you’ll find the amazing stories of the most famous of these awe-inspiring machines, highlighting their influence on the conflicts they fought in.
Manfred von Richthofen, aka the ‘Red Baron’, the dreaded, highest-scoring World War One Flying Ace, racked up 20 of his 80 kills in the iconic Fokker DR1 Triplane, top speed: 55 knots. Before the end of the century, British pilots of the 1982 Falklands conflict, in Sea Harriers (top speed 635kt), were ‘dogfighting’ with capabilities that would have been unimaginable to the Baron. And now, in the new millennia, the very nature of battle has changed, as illustrated by the stealth technology of Raptors. From the first true dogfighters through to the cutting-edge machines of today ‘Great Fighters’ recalls the technology, triumph and tragedy of aerial warfare.
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Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, Air Combat features over 40 of the World’s top military aircraft. From the fastest combat jets to essential helicopters and huge transports, from the remote airfields of Pakistan to the cobalt skies of Nevada, Air Combat 2009 takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most advanced air forces and the aircraft that make them tick
Set over 100 high-quality pages, Air Combat combines the best aerial photography with our outstanding knowledge of the world’s air forces to provide a must-have addition to any aviation enthusiasts’ collection.
Features include:
– Over 40 military aircraft and helicopters, including F/A-18F Super Hornet, Apache AH1 and F-22 Raptor.
– Air Forces from across the world including RAF, USAF and those in Europe, Asia and South America.
– Full aircraft combat history.
– Production and delivery dates.
– Latest roundels and markings.
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F-14 Cockpit (DVD311)
Are you ready to go where few have been before? Join AirUtopia onboard an F-14 during a real wartime mission! Enjoy low level flights up to Mach 2 over desert and mountain terrain from carrier takeoff to carrier landing! Experience the view from an F14 during taxi and taking off and experience barrel rolls, in flight refueling from a KC 135 and KA6 Intruder and do some touch and go carrier landings all while listening to the live audio.
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RAF Official Calendar 2009 [M106]
The Official Royal Air Force 2009 Calendar features 12 superb images of iconic aircraft from across the history of the RAF, from the historic Lancaster Bomber to the futuristic Eurofighter Typhoon. Also featured is a centre-page tribute to English aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith.
The artwork, from the Royal Air Force collection, is set over 12 high-quality, glossy pages making this calendar the perfect accompaniment to the year ahead!
Price: Was £9.99…NOW JUST £4.99+P&P!
Click here to order your copy from Key’s aviation shop
RAF Annual Official Review 2009
The Aircraft – The Weapons Systems – The Operations – The Personnel
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain’s 21st Century air defence operations.
Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:
– Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier
– Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan
– Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF’s renowned flying training system
– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
– Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK
– All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology
– Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!
Code: (RAFYRBK)
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Rolls-Royce: Powering the Whispering Giant – The Trent 900 Engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380.
In February 2001, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the company’s Civil Aerospace history – to develop the Trent 900 engine to power the Airbus A380, a new and exciting aircraft which would become the largest civil airliner ever built.
The Trent 900 is the 4th member of the Trent family, and holds pride of place as the largest jet engine ever produced by Rolls-Royce. ‘Powering the Whispering Giant’ plots the Trent 900 journey in photographs from concept to design, development, testing, first flight on the A340 flying test bed, flight test on the A380, Route Proving, Service Readiness and Entry into Service in October 2007.
This colourful publication combines the best images from throughout the programme, with descriptions of each major step along the way, to offer the reader a unique insight into one of the most public and most exciting new jet engine programmes ever undertaken.
Just £15.99 + P&P
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NEW!
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, Air Combat features over 40 of the World’s top military aircraft. From the fastest combat jets to essential helicopters and huge transports, from the remote airfields of Pakistan to the cobalt skies of Nevada, Air Combat 2009 takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most advanced air forces and the aircraft that make them tick
Set over 100 high-quality pages, Air Combat combines the best aerial photography with our outstanding knowledge of the world’s air forces to provide a must-have addition to any aviation enthusiasts’ collection.
Features include:
– Over 40 military aircraft and helicopters, including F/A-18F Super Hornet, Apache AH1 and F-22 Raptor.
– Air Forces from across the world including RAF, USAF and those in Europe, Asia and South America.
– Full aircraft combat history.
– Production and delivery dates.
– Latest roundels and markings.
Air Combat is available now for just £4.99 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
AirUtopia DVD’s EXCLUSIVELY available from Key Publishing in the UK!
AirUtopia’s aviation DVD’s are widely regarded as some of the best in the world. Featuring the famous Kai Tak Airport, Airbus A380, Concorde and many more! The superb AirUtopia collection is now available from [URL=”http://shop.keypublishing.com/“]Key’s Aviation Shop.[/URL]
Including:
F-14 Cockpit (DVD311)
Are you ready to go where few have been before? Join AirUtopia onboard an F-14 during a real wartime mission! Enjoy low level flights up to Mach 2 over desert and mountain terrain from carrier takeoff to carrier landing! Experience the view from an F14 during taxi and taking off and experience barrel rolls, in flight refueling from a KC 135 and KA6 Intruder and do some touch and go carrier landings all while listening to the live audio.
This DVD is a must for all military fans – you will see and feel what only
a few brave pilots have experienced!
Price: Just £12.49 + FREE P&P*
Order your copy today from our [URL=”http://shop.keypublishing.com/acatalog/AirUtopia.html“]online shop[/URL]
USS JFK (DVD310)
Go where few have been before… on board the super carrier USS John F. Kennedy during the first wave of attacks during the Gulf War. AirUtopia cameras were the only ones there! You’ll feel like you’re on board as you watch this live action production with numerous unbelievable takeoffs and landings, both day and night. Witness the intensity and the afterburners! A must see for all military aviation fans!
Price: Just £12.49 + FREE P&P*
Order your copy today from our [URL=”http://shop.keypublishing.com/acatalog/AirUtopia.html“]online shop[/URL]
For more from our fantastic AirUtopia collection, visit our online store today!
NOW HALF PRICE!
RAF Official Calendar 2009 [M106]
The Official Royal Air Force 2009 Calendar features 12 superb images of iconic aircraft from across the history of the RAF, from the historic Lancaster Bomber to the futuristic Eurofighter Typhoon. Also featured is a centre-page tribute to English aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith.
The artwork, from the Royal Air Force collection, is set over 12 high-quality, glossy pages making this calendar the perfect accompaniment to the year ahead!
Price: Was £9.99…NOW JUST £4.99+P&P!
Click here to order your copy from Key’s aviation shop
Special Offers
NEW!
Hurricane Salute
Produced by the world renowned FlyPast editorial team, this special issue magazine pays tribute to a wartime warhorse which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other defence during the Battle of Britain and destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other allied fighter during World War Two.
Key Publishing’s latest 100-page special issue provides a long overdue insight into the Hurricane
Featuring:
– ‘First’ and ‘Last’ Hurricanes
– The Battle of Britain
– Fighter Command’s only VC
– The Battle of France
– Aces
– Squadrons
– Variants
– Worldwide Survivors
– Rebuilding and covering
– Flying the Hurricane, plus much more!
Code: [FPHURR]
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RAF Annual Official Review 2009
The Aircraft – The Weapons Systems – The Operations – The Personnel
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain’s 21st Century air defence operations.
Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:
– Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier
– Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan
– Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF’s renowned flying training system
– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
– Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK
– All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology
– Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!
Code: (RAFYRBK)
Just £4.99 plus FREE P&P*
Order your copy from our online shop
Special Offers
NOW BACK IN STOCK!
Rolls-Royce: Powering the Whispering Giant – The Trent 900 Engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380.
In February 2001, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the company’s Civil Aerospace history – to develop the Trent 900 engine to power the Airbus A380, a new and exciting aircraft which would become the largest civil airliner ever built.
The Trent 900 is the 4th member of the Trent family, and holds pride of place as the largest jet engine ever produced by Rolls-Royce. ‘Powering the Whispering Giant’ plots the Trent 900 journey in photographs from concept to design, development, testing, first flight on the A340 flying test bed, flight test on the A380, Route Proving, Service Readiness and Entry into Service in October 2007.
This colourful publication combines the best images from throughout the programme, with descriptions of each major step along the way, to offer the reader a unique insight into one of the most public and most exciting new jet engine programmes ever undertaken.
Just £15.99 + P&P
Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation shop
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