NEWS FROM AIRFIX - World War 1 American Infantry, Monte Carlo Rally Circuit and new Airfix Play-sets IN THE AIR - Alan W. Hall with a round-up of recent aviation topics THE SKYBIRDS GENERATION - A nostalgic glance at a famous name in the model world of the 'thirties THE AEC LORRY BUS - Norman Simmons completes the Y Type model started last month MILITARY MATTERS - British special purpose Shermans described by Peter Chamberlain MESSERSCHMITT 262 - Mano Ziegler tells the exciting story of its conception and development SIMPLE 4-WHEEL DRIVE - A balsa-chassis Ford Zodiac motorisation by Geoff Snell WITH BEGINNERS IN MIND - Two simple aircraft conversions specially suitable for new modellers THE 'WEAPONS' - Ian Whitehead shows how to make them from Doring kits MILITARY MODELLING - Three variations on the new Airfix 1916 tank by Chris Ellis NEW BOOKS - Latest publications of interest to modellers PROFILE - Michael J. F. Bowyer looks at the importance of Concorde to British aviation MY CRIMEAN WAR - How to make British troops for this classic campaign by Colin Jones PHOTOPAGE - A further selection of aircraft pictures from readers THE SARO LERWICK REMEMBERED - A Photopage contributor recalls his experiences NEW KITS AND MODELS - Latest releases reviewed for modellers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - The page where your views and ideas can win you a free Airfix kit COVER PICTURE - Messerschmitt engineers and mechanics moke a lost minute check on the Me 262 V-3 prototype before one of its early test flights in 1942. This historic shot comes from the personal collection of test pilot Fritz Wende; and will be invaluable as a colour guide to modellers. Conversion details for this variant appeared in our December, 1966, issue. Special article in this issue appears on page 286.