Royal Air Force 2000 Aircraft
FlyableSim notesThe Avro 621 Tutor served as the RAF's Elementary Flight Trainer from 1932 through to the late 30's, Then later to be used as a 'Communications and Liason' aircraft.
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FlyableSim notesOne of the best cockpit panels and the separate panels are ideal for display on a separate monitor, with almost no effect on frame rate.
Ac notesA development of the Lincoln, the more powerful Shackleton served well beyond its intended lifespan in both the maritime recon and AEW roles.
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FlyableSim notesAfter zooming past the Great Pyramids and Sphynx for a while I pulled up the ATC menu and found there are a few aiports close by. Re-starting I used Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002's Flight Planner to lay in a flight from Cairo International to Port Said, at the mouth of the Suez canal.
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FlyableSim notesThese snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 at Uturoa (NTTR) in Raiareal, French Polynesia, Fare (NTTH) and Faaa (NTAA) in Tahiti.
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FlyableSim notesThese eggbeaters take some practice!
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FlyableSim notesThere are two versions available.
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FlyableSim notesIn 1939 the requirement by the RAF for a new trainer resulted in the commissioning of the DH82. The Tiger Moth saw service until 1955 although there are many still flying around the world.
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FlyableSim notesEurofighter Typhoon will provide air forces with a uniquely flexible multi-role aircraft, fully capable of performing autonomous out of area operations.
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FlyableSim notes15 minutes of fun in an English Electric Lightning T.4. Start at Hong Kong International
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FlyableSim notesFollow the Thames River and there is plenty to see! The Millenium Dome looks spectacular at dawn or dusk - apparently it's on the wrong side of the river though.
Ac notesAs the RAF's first purpose-built night and all-weather interceptor, the Javelin was a large aircraft who's thick delta wing prohibited supersonic flight. First flown in 1951, many variants were produced, the latter ones with afterburning engines.
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FlyableSim notesThe Halifax heavy bomber was the second of the four-engined heavy bombers in service with the RAF in November 1940. The Halifax was one of the trio comprosed of the HP Halifax, Avro Lancaster and Short Stirling.
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FlyableSim notesOver 1000 Harts were produced and removal from service started in 1938, however the start of WWll meant several were deployed in the Middle East.
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FlyableSim notesHawker Hunter T.7. The Hunter, as the first transonic fighter in the RAF, was the world's first genuinely multirole jet combat fighter and one of the best loved of all British aircraft.
Ac notes"... all the various marques of Hunter were a delight to fly and much admired by their pilots. Many still fly today in the hands of private owners. Total production was 1,985, 79 types flew with 17 air forces."
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FlyableSim notesThese snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 over Paris, France.
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FlyableSim notesThe Mosquito had the name 'The Wooden Wonder' due to its all wood construction.
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FlyableSim notesThese snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 over Hawaii.
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FlyableSim notesThese snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 at Barcelona, Spain.
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FlyableSim notesThese snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 near Muroroa Atoll.
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