First T-6 for RAF takes flight

THE FIRST T-6C for the Royal Air Force has begun its flight test programme. Carrying the test registration N2824B, the aircraft, unit number PM-110, completed its maiden flight at Beech Factory Airport, Wichita, Kansas, on May 23. It will eventually enter RAF service as ZM323. On October 24, 2014, Ascent Flight Training confirmed the selection of KBR/Elbit Systems joint venture Affinity as the preferred bidder in the Aircraft Service Provider (ASP) competition to replace aircraft used by the UK Military