Ben Dunnell Aviation
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Airshow commentator and editor of Aeroplane magazine. Personal views only.
For any Tory, or Tory supporter, to bemoan the lack of a decision on the Red Arrows’ replacement aircraft - and the paucity of British-built options - is the very height of hypocrisy given that they were in power for 14 years and did next to nothing to address the issue.
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Quite apart from anything else, Station of Nations is a great title.
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Hush-Kit aviation news, history & satire
22 days ago
'Miss Shilling's Orifice' is kinda funny as a nickname, but using it in the 2020s is bullshit (as well as tiresome). Tying the brilliant achievement of a female engineer to a fanny reference is not cool. I've used this term before myself and regret it.
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James D Kightly
about 1 month ago
Good series on the Dornier Do 24 et al by James. I'd add that the Dornier patent sponsons gave exceptional seaworthiness to these 'boats, and the Do 24 was a remarkable aircraft by any measure, as I explored in my Database for Aeroplane magazine in July 2024.
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James D Kightly
about 1 month ago
The Vickers Wellesley's story is remarkable, inc 3 elements: A con Vickers pulled to try out what proved to be Barnes Wallis' surprisingly exceptional geodetic design; a world record that survived a world war; and being a remarkably good bomber in a left-over 1930s war. Cough: Aeroplane Oct 2025.
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I really do begin to wonder what happens to flying display activity in this situation.
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about 1 month ago
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Thank goodness Newark found space for this under cover, given how other Varsities have been neglected by far bigger museums.
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about 1 month ago
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Matt Bone
2 months ago
A brilliant, devastating response to Grammarly et al by
@moryan.bsky.social
that you really should read. I love reading all the words that come from this "underpaid, deeply creative heart".
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Alan Allport
2 months ago
It is impossible to imagine Eisenhower saying he would fight “without mercy” even against the Nazis; nor would he have reveled in the thought of death and destruction. He would have regarded it not only as deeply un-American but also beneath his dignity as a serious career soldier.
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Nick Pettigrew
3 months ago
I'm convinced AI is our generation's radium - a discovery with genuinely useful applications in specific, controlled circumstances that we stupidly put in everything from kid's toys to toothpaste until we realised the harm far too late where future generations will ask if we were out of our minds.
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The RAF Museum’s Vickers Vimy replica has gone to the National Aviation Museum of Korea. An announcement was made this morning:
www.youtube.com/live/4ztXJx6...
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[LIVE] VICKERS VIMY _ Bridging Korea and Britain [ENG]
YouTube video by 국립항공박물관
https://www.youtube.com/live/4ztXJx668rk?si=twsyizbuOETUe2CE
3 months ago
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Louise Bedford | Archaeology
3 months ago
The British Museum posted Al slop and quietly deleted it. Here's what it was and why it matters.
#archaeology🏺#musuem
#culture
#heritage
#history
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Newark Air Museum
4 months ago
Photos taken after a reflective moment in
#NAMHangar2
whilst trying to process yesterday’s shameful & uninformed comments by a supposed ally!
#LestWeForget
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I’ve got a bridge to sell you if you believe this is going to happen.
4 months ago
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Bob
4 months ago
If you are a non US citizen and operating an N reg aircraft this is an issue
www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa...
I can think of a few a/c this will effect
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https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-notifies-southern-aircraft-consultancy-inc-saci-surrender-all-aircraft-registration
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A shameful, deeply concerning development. And one that could happen under a far-right government in the UK, without a doubt.
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4 months ago
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson
4 months ago
Still using X? Or even worse, paying for it? If the hate speech wasn’t a good enough reason for you to leave, I wonder if Musk’s AI stripping clothes off your daughters and wives at the request of other users is? Those with big followers in mil hist should check themselves
@almurray.bsky.social
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Grok being used to create sexually violent videos featuring women, research finds
AI tool also used to undress image of the woman killed by a federal immigration agent in the US, says research
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/09/grok-ai-create-sexually-violent-videos-featuring-women-research-finds
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It’s increasingly depressing that (a) so many online outlets in the aviation world think they can get away with running the most blatantly AI-generated or ‘enhanced’ written material, and that (b) a lot of people don’t seem to mind.
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Now the only example of the type under cover in a UK museum, of course, which tells a very sad story.
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Trevon Logan
6 months ago
Black American soldiers literally dug these WWII graves. Traumatic. To acknowledge that fact at a cemetery they helped construct is something the Heritage Foundation cannot accept. As Veterans Day approaches, never forget that this country both compels and disrespects Black military service. Always.
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Helen Kennedy
6 months ago
Aged like roadkill in RFK’s trunk.
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I should imagine the BAe 146 isn’t deemed to count because it has American engines, which strikes me as, to put it mildly, semantics.
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James D Kightly
8 months ago
Aeroplane Monthly magazine is out in the UK, with my latest Database (No 21!) on the Vickers Wellesley, a remarkable, under represented aircraft. Here's a lovely cartoon of it which wasn't going to be used, and a (hint) link to the website if you'd like a copy!
shop.keypublishing.com/products/aer...
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Stephan Segraves
8 months ago
We could have won the Vietnam War had we not been so woke.
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Colleen Mondor
8 months ago
Good to know that Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower are now to be considered "woke".
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I can only second this. I have used it for an article for work and for private purposes, and to restrict this important facility would be a terrible limitation on all sorts of research.
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9 months ago
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Royal International Air Tattoo
10 months ago
As part of our 'Eyes in the Skies' theme we're pleased the U-2 will perform in the flying display on Saturday and Sunday! Plus, multiple USAF aircraft on static display, including B-1 and C-5. For the full update, visit
www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/...
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Nick Jennings
11 months ago
Just back from a cracking day at Shuttleworth. Right at the end of the show, as the wind dropped and the sun was setting, those gathered were fortunate to see the airshow debut of the replica De Havilland DH.71 Tiger Moth. What a sight!
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Flightline UK
11 months ago
AIRSHOW NEWS: Bournemouth moves to cut Air Festival A report produced by BCP Council has recommended the Council “stops any further work on an Air Festival for 2026 onwards.”
buff.ly/FDJkgMT
#airshows
#avgeek
#airdisplays
#bmthairfest
@bmthairfest
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AIRSHOW NEWS: Bournemouth moves to cut Air Festival
A report produced by BCP Council has recommended the Council "stops any further work on an Air Festival for 2026 onwards."
https://buff.ly/FDJkgMT
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This is a superb piece.
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11 months ago
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Royal International Air Tattoo
11 months ago
Another flying display confirmed for RIAT25 with the French Atlantique! Also, several additions to the static line including Royal Canadian Air Force Aurora and Hercules, Italian ATR 42 and Royal Air Force Envoy. See the full update at:
www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/...
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Newark Air Museum
12 months ago
The
#Harvard
has been moved out of the
#NAMworkshop
and reassembled ready for the bank holiday weekend! Photo credit S Blyth
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British Air Display Association [BADA]
12 months ago
BADA is very sad to learn of the death of Desmond Penrose, the former de Havilland test pilot, who has passed away aged 95.
www.bada-uk.com/2025/05/desm...
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Desmond Penrose - British Air Display Association
BADA is very sad to learn of the death of Desmond Penrose, the former de Havilland test pilot, who has passed away aged 95.
https://www.bada-uk.com/2025/05/desmond-penrose/
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Very sad to hear of the death at 95 of Desmond Penrose, former de Havilland experimental test pilot, long-time Shuttleworth pilot, Mew Gull and Arrow Active owner, and so much else besides - but, above all, a charming gentleman.
about 1 year ago
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James Jefferies
about 1 year ago
There are no words strong enough to sum up how insulting this is. I knew this man was an utter turd of a human being (being very polite here!) but I am genuinely fuming here! 😡
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Royal International Air Tattoo
about 1 year ago
Polish Tiger Demo Team confirmed for RIAT25 flying display with their F-16! Plus Irish Air Corps PC-12 & AW139, French Fouga Magister and Douglas R4D-6S all joining the static display. See all the aircraft confirmed to date at
www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/...
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Might start writing in the unmistakeable AI slop style and see if anyone notices, because it does seem to be all too widely tolerated. “[X aircraft] soared through the skies in an unforgettable aerial performance, thrilling young and old alike, in a vivid showcase of its legendary capabilities…”
about 1 year ago
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Newark Air Museum
about 1 year ago
The Supermarine
#Swift
#WK277
has now left site - the end of an era!
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Newark Air Museum
about 1 year ago
Tomorrow should see work start on dismantling Supermarine
#Swift
#WK277
ready for its move to Wales!
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Royal International Air Tattoo
about 1 year ago
Spanish Navy Harrier returns to RIAT to perform in the flying display! In addition, Slovak Spartan and civilian Chipmunks and Kragujs join the static display. For the full update, visit
www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/...
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Newark Air Museum
about 1 year ago
A sad 1st is now underway at the museum with the dismantling for disposal of the
#Canberra
PR7
#WH791
– the previously specified parts recovery is well underway; multiple write-ups going back to 2023, of how this decision has been reached can be found in here
www.newarkairmuseum.org/latest-news
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Adam Spink 🏳️🌈
about 1 year ago
Regardless of one's view of the UK CAA, I'm very proud to live in a nation where this sort of thing is normal, and wouldn't result in people being sacked or erased from official media content.
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Newark Air Museum
about 1 year ago
News just in - a couple of more weeks to catch Supermaine Swift
#WK277
before it heads over the Welsh border!
#EveryNAMvisitCounts
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Alan White
about 1 year ago
Possibly the greatest local news story Im going to see this year, and it’s only March
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Riley Silverman
about 1 year ago
Please stop using ChatGPT in general, but also, please, please stop using it and then taking what it says to you as fact. It's usually wrong! It doesn't fact check itself. It just creates approximations of information based on other text! It's basically magnetic poetry that sets the world ablaze.
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Maz Jovanovich
about 1 year ago
Post inspired by getting this a few minutes ago when clicking on a WASP article. For shame.
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Maz Jovanovich
about 1 year ago
No amount of “404 Not Found” will wipe their bravery and achievement off the record. They were the Women Airforce Service Pilots and they will not be forgotten.
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Bob
about 1 year ago
I've been privilaged to display this aircraft for it's present owner, a great machine with an interestin history
vintageaviationnews.com/vintage-avia...
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Rare 1938 Spartan Executive 7W Offered for Sale - Vintage Aviation News
Aviation enthusiasts have a unique chance to own a historic 1938 Spartan Executive 7W, now listed through AV8RS, LLC. One of fewer than 20 still flying, this aircraft boasts a rich past, including mil...
https://vintageaviationnews.com/vintage-aviation/rare-1938-spartan-executive-7w-offered-for-sale.html
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UK Airshow Review
about 1 year ago
New podcast is out - a delayed announcement, but our most recent podcast episode catching up with Ben Dunnell
@bdaviation.bsky.social
, airshow commentator and Aeroplane magazine editor, is out on all podcast providers!
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American Historical Association
about 1 year ago
The AHA and the OAH have released a joint statement condemning recent efforts to censor historical content on federal government websites, at many public museums, and across a wide swath of government resources that include essential data. To date, 23 organizations have signed on to the statement. 🗃️
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AHA–OAH Joint Statement on Federal Censorship of American History
The American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH) have released a joint statement condemning federal censorship of American history.
https://www.historians.org/news/aha-oah-joint-statement-on-federal-censorship-of-american-history/
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