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This article from FlyPast magazine, published in September 2024, provides a detailed account of a journalist's experience joining a training mission with the Dambusters, specifically focusing on their use of the Vulcan B. 2 aircraft. The article discusses the squadron's history, including their famous low-level raid on the Ruhr dams during World War II, as well as their transition to jet warfare and the introduction of the Vulcan B. 1 and B. 2. The journalist describes their visit to the squadron, including a briefing on escape procedures and a tour of the Vulcan aircraft. They also provide insights into the aircraft's capabilities, such as its terrain-following radar and its role in the RAF's strategic bombing and low-level strike missions. The text also describes a flight experience in a Vulcan aircraft, specifically focusing on the author's observations and experiences during the flight. The author discusses the aircraft's radar capabilities, navigation equipment, and the challenges of flying at low altitudes. The text also mentions the crew's mock attack on various targets and the use of bomb doors during the mission. The author concludes by reflecting on the retirement of the Vulcan aircraft and the preservation of one specific aircraft, XL318, at the RAF Museum. [Extracted from the article]

This article from FlyPast magazine discusses the retirement of 57 Squadron's Handley Page Victor K.2 aircraft. The squadron, along with two resident squadrons, was established with a total of 15 aircraft, including some held in reserve. Despite downsizing, an Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) was still needed to train crews. The tanker force, controlled by No. 1 Group Strike Command, provided refueling support to various UK and RAF Germany air assets. The article also provides details of a refueling sortie involving 57 Squadron and the Royal Navy's Sea Harriers. The squadron disbanded in June 1986, marking the end of its 57-year operational history. [Extracted from the article]

The article features the Meteor aircraft model, which is used to test the ejection seat products of aircraft seat maker Martin-Baker Aircraft at its flight test centre in Oxfordshire, England as of January 2016.

The article offers information on Martin-Baker. The company was founded by Sir James Martin in 1929. He started out as an innovative aircraft designer but shifted to developing ejection seats on July 24, 1944. On July 24, 1946, Bernard Lynch was successful in testing the ejection seats in a modified Gloster Meteor. The company has manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Great Britain.

The article presents information on the development of ejection seats in airplanes. It was in the 1930s that Germany had a programme of research and development of ejection seats. The research was spearheaded by the DVL Institute of Flight Medicine and the aircraft industry in Germany. In 1937, Heinkel was able to develop and test the pioneer of all ejection seats.

This article reports on an approval received by a Vampire T11 WZ507 airplane of the Vampire Preservation Group from the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in June 2007 to fly without live ejection seats. During negotiations, the CAA had to consider the safety aspects of operating with and without live seats. The aircraft has been scheduled to fly at the Kemble Air Day on June 17.

The article reports grounding of Russian Air and Space Force jets which includes Mikoyan MiG-31 and MiG-31BM Foxhound interceptors, post the crash during training session in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, and refers to the aircrew who ejected and were safe.