AIR FORCES MONTHLY 2007/06

News
The AFM Team and its global network of correspondents provides a review of all the latest military aviation news.

Tornado At 25:
Low Level in Nevada
The RAF's world famous 'Dambusters' Sqn participated in a Red Flag exercise in February. AFM's Mark Ayton saw the unit in action.

Cleared Hot At 50!
Warren E Thompson looks at the B-52s Close Air Support role over Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

World Exclusive
Pakistan's Thunder
The Pakistan Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Khan talks to AFM's Alan Warnes about the new JF-17 Thunder and other modernization plans.

Corporate Readiness
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Falklands War, Wg Cdr Gerry Pye compares how today's aviation assets might have helped retake the Falkland Islands.

It's the Law
Marcin Przeworski looks at the role and inventory of the little known Polish Police Aviation.

Smoke On, Go
Berry Vissers flies with the world's premier aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows, as they prepare for another busy summer season.

Showbiz
Mountain Tigers Unveil Their New Lair
John Heard visits the Swiss Air Force base at Meiringen during its recent open day.

Aircraft Profile
Belgian Vipers
Koen Arts/Aero Topics reviews the checkered history of the Belgium F-16 fleet.

Feedback
Readers letters and comments.

Attrition
AFM's Dave Allport reviews recent military accidents.

Battle Forged
David C Isby looks at how US helicopters are trying to defend themselves against an increasing threat in Iraq.