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Farnborough 2012 photo: Airbus 380 amazing steep takeoff

On the first day of Farnborough 2012, the Airbus 380 proved to be (almost) as maneuverable as a smaller, fast jet as it created impressive condensation clouds around its flight…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 11, 2012
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Farnborough 2012: Close up view of the mysterious F-35’s multimission pod.

Interesting new pod for the F-35 on display at FIA12. I was visiting the booth of Terma, a Danish firm, at Farnborough International Airshow 2012 last day, when I stumbled…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
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Do you wanna know if a Cold War era B-52H approaching you at low level is still a scary sight? Watch this photo.

The following picture was taken by The Aviationist's photographer Giovanni Maduli during the opening flyover of the Day 2 of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012. The B-52H, using callsign "Scalp…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012: This is the most advanced flight helmet, ever. The F-35’s Helmet Mounted Display System

The one depicted in the following pictures is the most adveniristic combat pilot's flight helmet ever developed. It is called "HMDS Gen II" and it is produced by Vision Systems…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012 Photo: Flying as "Scalp 99" a U.S. B-52 Stratofortress opens Day 2 of the Airshow

While Day 1 was opened by a memorable Red Arrows and Avro Vulcan formation, the second trade day of Farnborough International Air Show 2012 air display was kicked off by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012: new details about the "weaponized" C-27J disclosed

In a media briefing held inside the fuselage of the C-27J CSX62127, Finmeccanica group's company Alenia Aermacchi has unveiled a few more details about the new gunship version of the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
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