The British Ministry of Defence has announced an over £90 million (US$ 119 mn) investment in a world-leading helicopter simulation centre to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots of the future. The simulators put pilots through their paces, replicating extreme real-life scenarios, from flying in blizzards or under enemy fire to dealing with power failures and electronic warfare. Read more
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| One of the helicopter simulators in action at RAF Benson (Credit: UK MoD) |