Held from August 5 to 7, the 60th Anniversary edition of the Abbotsford International Airshow had a stunning array of flying and static aircraft in its lineup.

Turkey’s 3rd Main Jet Base, Konya, or 3 AJÜ, is well known for the Anatolian Eagle and Anatolian Phoenix exercises that are held there each year. The larger Eagle exercise focusses on air combat training, while Phoenix, the smaller of the two, is dedicated to personnel rescue operations.

After a noticeable absence from the airshow scene due to Covid restrictions, Wings Over Springbank returned to Alberta on July 23 and 24 to thrill aviation enthusiasts from Calgary and surrounding areas.

The Bf-109 is without doubt the most famous German-designed aircraft ever used in combat. However, when looking at military history books, this remarkable fighter is usually overshadowed by more popular aircraft, such as the Spitfire and Mustang. Was this German fighter really that formidable?

Francis Gabreski’s flying career is one of the most encouraging stories in the world of aviation. It is a story that reminds us that success is not about how you start out, but rather, how you finish.

Enrico Forlanini was a pioneer in helicopter design, hydrofoils and airship development.