F-15E: DIFFERENT BENEATH THE SKIN
No-one expected the F-15E to become a close air support platform when the aircraft first flew, but as Robert F. Dorr details, improvements in sensors, avionics and ordnance have changed all that
BALTIC AIR POLICING: FINAL BOW FOR THE MIRAGE F1CR
Six out of 28 NATO member states are unable to defend their own airspace. France is currently performing the Baltic Air Policing mission for the fourth time, as Tieme Festner and Cees-Jan van der Ende report
GLORY DAYS: SEA HARRIER OVER THE BALKANS
It is now 20 years since Royal Navy Sea Harriers first deployed into the Adriatic as part of Operation ‘Grapple’. In this first instalment of a two-part feature, Richard Scott looks at the contribution of the FRS1 variant in its twilight years
UK AIR POWER 2013
Since the end of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force has seen a steady decline in strength and resources. The UK’s armed forces have been especially badly hit by budget cutbacks over the past five years. Combat Aircraft reviews the future prospects of the RAF. Photo Jamie Hunter
AIR POWER REVIEW: BRAZILIAN ARMY AVIATION COMES OF AGE
Santiago Rivas reports on how Brazilian Army Aviation is emerging as a very modern and efficient force, with a growing fleet composed almost entirely of Eurocopters
And much more!
Combat Aircraft September issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.20 from WHSmith and other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop or download a digital version here.
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F-15E: DIFFERENT BENEATH THE SKIN
No-one expected the F-15E to become a close air support platform when the aircraft first flew, but as Robert F. Dorr details, improvements in sensors, avionics and ordnance have changed all that
BALTIC AIR POLICING: FINAL BOW FOR THE MIRAGE F1CR
Six out of 28 NATO member states are unable to defend their own airspace. France is currently performing the Baltic Air Policing mission for the fourth time, as Tieme Festner and Cees-Jan van der Ende report
GLORY DAYS: SEA HARRIER OVER THE BALKANS
It is now 20 years since Royal Navy Sea Harriers first deployed into the Adriatic as part of Operation ‘Grapple’. In this first instalment of a two-part feature, Richard Scott looks at the contribution of the FRS1 variant in its twilight years
UK AIR POWER 2013
Since the end of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force has seen a steady decline in strength and resources. The UK’s armed forces have been especially badly hit by budget cutbacks over the past five years. Combat Aircraft reviews the future prospects of the RAF. Photo Jamie Hunter
AIR POWER REVIEW: BRAZILIAN ARMY AVIATION COMES OF AGE
Santiago Rivas reports on how Brazilian Army Aviation is emerging as a very modern and efficient force, with a growing fleet composed almost entirely of Eurocopters
And much more!
Combat Aircraft September issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.20 from WHSmith and other leading newsagents. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop or download a digital version here.
*UK and BFPO only