The US Marine Corps’ AV-8B prototype, piloted by McDonnell Douglas test pilot William W. Lowe, lifts off from the Naval Air Test Center runway at Maryland after a roll of only 588ft, carrying seven 500lb bombs, two 1,000lb bombs, a 30mm cannon pod and full internal fuel - a gross weight of over 28,000lb.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier GR Mk.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1979

The second McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet has now flown. The total number of Hornets ordered has been increased from 811 to 1,377. Eleven examples are to be built for the flight test programme alone.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

Deliveries of the 12 Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainers to Mexico have now begun. The type is also on order for Bolivia (nearest), Burma (centre), Jordan and Malaysia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1966

The UK's sole remaining Miles Whitney Straight, G-AEUJ, left Midlands Airport on March 26, 1979 to be refurbished by Speedwell Sailplanes of Manchester. The aircraft has been stored in a hangar at Castle Donnington, and has not flown for about seven years. New owner Bob Mitchell plans to have it flying again in a year. The type was designed and built at the instigation of Whitney Straight (later Air Cdre), who died on April 5.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.11 Whitney Straight - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The remains of a Miles Martinet were still to be seen on a small airfield at Kopasker, Northern Iceland, in June 1978. The aircraft crashed during take-off in 1951.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.25 Martinet / M.50 Queen Martinet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The first Cessna Conquest on the British register has been delivered to the Automobile Association. Appropriately registered G-AUTO, it will be used for business flights and medical evacuations from the European continent.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 441 Conquest I / 425 Corsair - СШАUSA - 1975

John Fairey's full-size, Warner-engined Fairey Flycatcher reproduction is well on the way to completion and should fly before too long. It was registered G-BEYB on July 11, 1977, and its c/n is WA/3.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

The first of two Evans VP.2s built by the pupils and teaching staff of Truro School, Cornwall, should be flying soon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Evans VP-1 Volksplane / VP-2 - СШАUSA - 1968