April 2010

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All the world’s military aviation news, by region

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United Kingdom
Europe
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Latin America
Middle East
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Russia
Asia Pacific
Australasia

When J Comes After K…
Turning failure into operational success. John Andrews looks at the varied career of the RAF’s C-130J Hercules.

The Big Fight
Jon Lake looks into the sixth annual Advanced Tactical Leadership Course (ATLC) held at the United Arab Emirates Air Warfare Centre at Al Dhafra Air Base.

Justifiably Proud
Lt Col Fabrice Grandclaudon, who led his Rafale squadron to the ATLC, responds to the claims and debate raised in ‘The Big Fight’ article.

Training for Freedom
Ian Harding, Chris Lofting and Keith Chilton report from Spain’s fast jet training school at Talavera.

Strike Eagles Supreme
Pilot Major B Lewis Collins and Weapons System Operator Captain J Kyle Meyer describe what it takes to fly the most capable combat aircraft in the world. John Dibbs provides the exclusive images.

JHC Comes of Age?
As the Chinook HC3 arrives at RAF Odiham, Hampshire. Ian Harding explains how this new asset will help Joint Helicopter Command.

Spanish Engineering Know-How
Roberto Yáñez and Alex Rodríguez take a look at Spanish Air Force servicing facility at Talavera.

Saving Souls Stateside
Tom Kaminski explains the role, organisation and base locations of the United States Coastguard.

Helicopters with Guns
Jetze de Vires provides exclusive images of Afghanistan’s ‘helicopter war’.

Counter Terrorism Down Under
Nigel Pittaway accompanies the Australian Special Forces squadron on a recent training exercise over Brisbane’s central business district.

Feedback
Readers’ views and comments.

Attrition
AFM’s Dave Allport reports on the world’s latest military accidents.

Italian Typhoons
David Cenciotti looks at the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Operational Service with the Italian Air Force.

Just A Nice Pic...
Composite Training Unit Exercise (Computex). Carrier Air Wing 7 works-up aboard the USS Dwight De Eisenhower before heading to the Persian Gulf.

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