March 3, 2016 at 10:01 am
FEATURING:

DANISH HEAVY HAULERS
When the Danish Armed Forces need to move large quantities of goods or personnel, they call for the Hercules Flight of Eskadrille 721, as Søren Augustesen discovers
THE LEGACY BEGINS
Steven Valinski details how, despite being superseded by the newer C-130J, older ‘legacy’ Hercules models remain in service in huge numbers
SUPER HERCULES
Whilst it can never compete numerically with its predecessor, Tom Kaminski explains why the C-130J is shaping up to be every bit as impressive when it comes to mission variety
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WHAT NEXT FOR THE SUPER HORNET AND GROWLER?
Brad Elward talks to Boeing about what lies ahead for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler
TIP OF THE SPEAR
In the first half of a two-part feature, Steve Davies outlines the work of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron ‘Green Bats’ as part of a comprehensive discussion of this ‘super-squadron’ during the F-35A’s journey towards initial operating capability
ENDANGERED TIGERS
This special Combat Aircraft report details how F-5E/F Tiger II numbers are dwindling as the type is steadily retired from service by operators around the world
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