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The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra, Australia, is a tribute to the country's Fleet Air Arm and is located near the HMAS Albatross naval air station. The museum houses a collection of fixed-wing and rotary naval aircraft, including restored airframes. It showcases the history of the Fleet Air Arm, from prop fighters to jet-powered aircraft. The museum also highlights the cancellation of plans for a new carrier and the end of carrier-borne fixed-wing aviation in Australia. The museum, along with the HARS facility in Sydney, is recommended for aviation enthusiasts interested in the Fleet Air Arm. [Extracted from the article]

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the annual delivery totals for 2023, showing a positive year for the industry. Fixed wing aircraft deliveries increased to 3,050 compared to the previous year's 2,818, and helicopter deliveries also saw growth. Textron's Cessna 408 SkyCourier had a successful first year with 18 deliveries. The agricultural sector also experienced strong demand, with Air Tractor and Thrush Aircraft seeing a 32% increase in deliveries. American manufacturers dominate the market, but other key producers like Embraer and Pilatus also had successful sales. Britten-Norman, the manufacturer of the Britten-Norman Islander, has been acquired by private equity group 4D Capital Partners, securing jobs and bringing new investment. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered the grounding of Blackshape Prime single-engined aircraft due to concerns about potential structural failure. Investigations into two fatal accidents involving the aircraft are ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

AVIATION NEWS APRIL 2021 72 REGISTER REVIEW BY STUART MCDIARMID Register Review The latest changes on the UK, Irish, Isle of Man and Guernsey registers Air Charter Scotland has secured an international Maltese Air Operator's Certifi cate. [Extracted from the article]

DSAR is a niche role that CHF aircrew trained for under day/night conditions (using night-vision goggles) ahead of 845 NAS deployment aboard the carrier during Operation Westlant 18 with three Commando Merlin HC4s. April2021 90 With new aircraft and new missions, there are some exciting times ahead for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm's Commando Helicopter Force, as Ian Harding recently found out shapeshifters Royal Navy Unique formation of fi ve 845 NAS Commando Merlin HC4 and three 847 NAS Wildcat BRH, pictured during a recent exercise Images by Ian Harding unless stated 91 April2021 C ommando Helicopter Force (CHF) was formed two years before Joint Helicopter Command in 1997 to bring the helicopter units that supported 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines under a single command. Future capital re-equipment The introduction of the next-generation Commando Merlin HC4 and Wildcat BRH have clearly expanded CHF's operational capability and added considerable flexibility within their roles. It is understandable that media attention has focused almost entirely on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales and the F-35Bs operating from their decks, with less attention given to the integral part that CHF Commando Merlin HC4s and Royal Navy HM2s based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall will play in their operation. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the Sepecat Jaguar GR.3A XZ357 aircraft manufactured by SEPECAT.

The article offers information on an aviation museum Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (D and G), offering information on the museum's origin in 1943, its collection of various aircraft, and its services in the storage and training through its Air Navigation School.

The article discusses the Phantom F-4J(UK), also known as 'Jay' which is linked to 74 ‘Tiger' Squadron aircraft, offering information on the jet's used in the defending services of the Great Britain, the loss of the squadron, and Royal Air Force (RAF) decision on equipment of squadron models.

The author presents a personal narrative of his experiences as a Lieutenant Colonel and an inexperienced fighter pilot, who describes the the Japanese army attack on the Hawaiian Islands, and Pearl Harbor, his flying experience of aircraft, and the death and destruction he saw during the war.

The article talks about Flight Lieutenant Ted Powles, discussing his notable records of capturing the aerial photographs of Chinese territory at the highest altitude recorded at 51,550 feet by flying the Spitfire, PR.XIX PS852 and Mk.XIX aircraft, and the completion of his other secret projects.

Several tables are presented which show the changes in the airline registers in Great Britain, Isle of Man, and Guernsey, Channel Islands including the restorations, new registrations, and cancellations of various aircrafts like Aeronca 11AC Chief, Flylight FoxTug, and Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur.

The article offers information on the Wonsan Air Festival air show to be held at the Kalma Airport in North Korea from September 24-25, 2016.