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News from Airfix: Harrier, Sea King, M3 Medium, Cessna 0-2 models New Books: reviewed for modellers In the Air: flying with Autair by Alan W. Hall Sailing 'Endeavour': making the Airfix ship sail by Bert Lamkin Basic Railway Modelling: LNER B1 locomotive building by Norman Simmons Bombing Colours: camouflage for Virginias by Bruce Robertson The Carrier Story: overseas and special types by Peter Chamberlain Capt Brown's Camel: investigated and drawn by Carl Surman More Dakota Conversions: C-47C Amphibian and Li-2 by Alan W. Hall War Emergency Destroyers: modelling details by Peter Hodges Military Modelling: two types of Grant ARV by Chris Ellis British Army "14-'18: Staff and departments by David Nash New Kits and Models: latest releases reviewed Photopage: readers' pictures include Valentias and Virginias Letters to the Editor: your chance to win a free Airfix kit Cover Picture The BE 2a biplane was one of the principal British service aircraft at the outbreak of the first world war and at that time it was used by both Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service squadrons. Aircraft No 347 of No 2 Squadron RFC, piloted by Lieutenant Harvey Kelly, was the first British service aeroplane to land in France after the outbreak of war in 1914. This view of No 347 and another aircraft of the squadron on a patrol flight in the early days of the war well portrays the plain doped fabric finish and serial application typical of the period. Part 1 of Bruce Robertson's 'Bombing Colours' series in our April 1969 issue covered the markings of this era in detail. The BE 2a had a speed of about 70 mph and could stay aloft for three hours.
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