FEATURES:
Avengers Assemble: USMC F-35s in the UK - Peter R Foster reports on the visit of the USMC's VMFA-211 to work with UK F-35Bs, which included embarking aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Combat Over the Canaries: Ocean Sky 2020 - Erik Bruijns observed the Ocean Sky international air exercise in the Canary Islands, which took place under the shadow of coronavirus restrictions.
Farewell to the Queen of the Skies: British Airways and the 747-400 - Bob O'Brien recalls the introduction of the Boeing 747-400 to the BA fleet and its subsequent three decades of service.
Lancaster City of Lincoln: A National Treasure - To mark 80 years of the first flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster on January 9,1941, Tom Allett examines the history of the BBMF's example, PA474.
F-14 Tomcat Variants: Crew Perspectives - Doug Gordon hears from a former F-14 pilot and a radar intercept officer about flying and operating different versions of the Tomcat.
Leading From the Back: F-14 RIO - Dave 'Bio' Baranek details his experiences as Commanding Officer of a Tomcat squadron.
US Navy Tomcat Operations - Tom Kaminski examines the role of the F-14 in US Navy service.
Jet Pioneer: Sir Frank Whittle - Nicholas Jones reflects on the humble origins of Sir Frank Whittle and the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream to build a jet engine.
A220: Airbus' 'New' Baby - Lee Cross charts the development of the A220 since Airbus added the model to its aircraft portfolio.
The Irish Carvair Experience: Aer Lingus's Costly Car Ferry - Bob O’Brien charts the Carvair's career in service with the Irish carrier.
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Cover (main image): The F-14 is the subject of three features in this special anniversary issue Vince Powell. Inset (top right) The downturn in air travel caused by COVID-19 has led ritish Airways to retire its Boeing 747-400s early Key Collection.
Inset (bottom left): An Aer Lingus Carvair loads a Rolls-Royce at Liverpool in 1963 Ken Fielding. Inset (bottom right): Lancaster PA474, pictured at an Old Warden display, is one of only two flying in the world AirTeamlmages.com/Simon Willson
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