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Also Featuring:
Tall Ambitions For the Lowlands
In our Air Force Report this month, Kees van der Mark reports on the current status of the Royal Netherlands Air Force and its expeditionary operations.
Carrier Strike – Protecting Our Interests
Quentin Davies, MP and UK Government’s Armed Forces Minister, writes exclusively for AFM on why the UK needs a future carrier strike capability.
Carrier Harriers
Cdr Adrian Orchard, a Sea Harrier and Harrier pilot with 3,000 flying hours, provides an insight into what it is like to fly a Harrier from a carrier.
Targeting the Brits Over Goose Green
An Argentinian Pucará pilot’s story, as told to Santiago Rivas and Juan Carlos Cicalesi, of the type’s combat debut on May 28, 1982, during the Falklands War.
Spies Like Us
Robert F Dorr looks at his top six US intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.
Attrition
AFM’s Dave Allport keeps us up to date with the world’s military aviation crashes.
All the world’s military aviation news including:
Pakistan air strikes hit Taliban rebels
End in sight for RAF Lyneham
NATO C-17A order formalised
Italian Army orders ICH-47Fs
Light Tactical Helicopter concept unveiled
And much more!
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Also Featuring:
The Flying Skulls
Jake Melampy flew with the ‘Skulls’ at Eglin AFB, Florida, to find out why operational testing is vital to the US Air Force.
Airline Profile: EasyJet
Bruce Hales-Duttong describes the meteoric rise of Easyjet.
Merlin Magic
David Hobbs describes the Merlin and its many capabilities and export successes.
Fielding the Frontline
The current role of No.41 Squadron – one of the RAF’s most famous fighter units – is different to its past. Gary Parsons talks to the OC.
The RAF at 91 – Part 1
Jon Lake reviews the RAF’s fast jet force – the first of a four part series on the RAF in its 91st year.
Navy Raptors
Ted Carlson flew with the ‘Raptors’ of HSM-71 the first fleet squadron to operate the MH-60R – the US Navy’s latest helicopter.
Hawk Evolution
The RAF has started to receive the first Hawk T2s. Dino Carrara examines the impact the new jet trainer will have and what benefits it will bring.
PLUS!
All the latest military and civil news including:
CIVIL – Dreamliner fleet imminent, New Alitalia Airbus A320, Air Europa’s Disneyland Express, 6,000th Boeing 737 delivered, First Swiss A330-300 Delivered.
MILITARY – P-8A Poseidon completes first flight, Richthofen’s Spectacular F-4F Phantom, Predator C Avenger flown, Harrier support contract and much more!
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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
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– Production and delivery dates.
– Latest roundels and markings.
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F-14 Cockpit (DVD311)
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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.
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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!
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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.
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*UK and BFPO only, Europe £3.00, ROW £4.00
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*UK and BFPO only, Europe £3.00, ROW £4.00
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
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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!
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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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