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Regulars
News News News
New paint for B-17 Sally-B; 'Stuka' raised from the sea; two-seat Spitfire flies after rebuild; 'Jumbo' preserved in South Africa; New livery for Memorial Flight's Lancaster; Brewster Buffalo rolled out; Yale back in the air at Duxford; 'Bader' Hurricane moves from Coltishall; Breighton's in and outs; Skytrain departs the UK; Dumfries control tower listed and much, much, more!
Over the Trenches - NEW SERIES
Flying Sopwith Camels, Captain Edwin Swale scored 17 victories, including knocking down the formidable Fokker D.VII. Barry M Marsden details his astounding career.
Men behind the Medals
Air Sea Rescue launch skipper Flt Lt David Jones DFC forms the latest subject in Graham Pitchfork's ever-popular series.
Secrets Behind the Paintings
Mike Rondot, jet fighter pilot turned master of atmosphere.
What's New - bumper helping
FlyPost - readers' letters
Airshow - Sywell and round-up
Glory Days - Swordfish at Sea
'Ops' Board - where to go, things to do
Features
Stealing the Show
Ian Pringle describes the spectacle of Thunder City's recent Lightning four-ship in South Africa.
Ending the 'Cold War'
A dedicated group of enthusiasts is striving to bring a pair of 'live' Lightnings under cover and in to a new 'Cold War' museum in Leicestershire.
Spitfire special features
Battle of Britain Legacy
Most readers know that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Spitfire II is a genuine veteran, but how many realise it was shot down? James P Busha talked to Ludwik Martel who was flying it at the time.
Why I don't like Spitfires and Hurricanes
Is this heresy from Goronwy Edwards? Read on...
End of the Line
Spitfire PK726 - the final example to come off the Castle Bromwich production line.
Coningsby's 'Baby'
A pictorial history of the many faces of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Mk.II, known as 'P7', or even the 'Baby Spit'.
UK Spitfires - 25 Years of Change
Concluding our special surveys of the UK Spitfire population, Todd Garvey presents a snapshot of a very different era.
Mystery at Mataro
Twisted wreckage off the coast of Spain and eye-witness reports have helped to throw some light on the loss of an RAF Marauder. Michael Napier reports.
Taking the Flak
Perilous US Navy and Marine Corps Skyraider missions over North Korea, described by Warren E Thompson.
In Focus - Westland Whirlwind
Snatched from the Sea
Jonathan M Stanley recounts the incredible exploits of a Whirlwind air-sea rescue in 1965 when a North Sea oil rig collapsed.
Rotary Confrontation
In the mid-1960s the conflict in Borneo saw helicopters take a vital role. Guy Warner describes 230 Squadron's contribution.
And Another Thing... Editorial comment
Touring Guide - Sywell Aviation Museum
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Win a Mike Rondot-signed Jaguar print
Win a set of three Corgi 1:72nd scale Gladiators
News News News
New paint for B-17 Sally-B; 'Stuka' raised from the sea; two-seat Spitfire flies after rebuild; 'Jumbo' preserved in South Africa; New livery for Memorial Flight's Lancaster; Brewster Buffalo rolled out; Yale back in the air at Duxford; 'Bader' Hurricane moves from Coltishall; Breighton's in and outs; Skytrain departs the UK; Dumfries control tower listed and much, much, more!
Over the Trenches - NEW SERIES
Flying Sopwith Camels, Captain Edwin Swale scored 17 victories, including knocking down the formidable Fokker D.VII. Barry M Marsden details his astounding career.
Men behind the Medals
Air Sea Rescue launch skipper Flt Lt David Jones DFC forms the latest subject in Graham Pitchfork's ever-popular series.
Secrets Behind the Paintings
Mike Rondot, jet fighter pilot turned master of atmosphere.
What's New - bumper helping
FlyPost - readers' letters
Airshow - Sywell and round-up
Glory Days - Swordfish at Sea
'Ops' Board - where to go, things to do
Features
Stealing the Show
Ian Pringle describes the spectacle of Thunder City's recent Lightning four-ship in South Africa.
Ending the 'Cold War'
A dedicated group of enthusiasts is striving to bring a pair of 'live' Lightnings under cover and in to a new 'Cold War' museum in Leicestershire.
Spitfire special features
Battle of Britain Legacy
Most readers know that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Spitfire II is a genuine veteran, but how many realise it was shot down? James P Busha talked to Ludwik Martel who was flying it at the time.
Why I don't like Spitfires and Hurricanes
Is this heresy from Goronwy Edwards? Read on...
End of the Line
Spitfire PK726 - the final example to come off the Castle Bromwich production line.
Coningsby's 'Baby'
A pictorial history of the many faces of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Mk.II, known as 'P7', or even the 'Baby Spit'.
UK Spitfires - 25 Years of Change
Concluding our special surveys of the UK Spitfire population, Todd Garvey presents a snapshot of a very different era.
Mystery at Mataro
Twisted wreckage off the coast of Spain and eye-witness reports have helped to throw some light on the loss of an RAF Marauder. Michael Napier reports.
Taking the Flak
Perilous US Navy and Marine Corps Skyraider missions over North Korea, described by Warren E Thompson.
In Focus - Westland Whirlwind
Snatched from the Sea
Jonathan M Stanley recounts the incredible exploits of a Whirlwind air-sea rescue in 1965 when a North Sea oil rig collapsed.
Rotary Confrontation
In the mid-1960s the conflict in Borneo saw helicopters take a vital role. Guy Warner describes 230 Squadron's contribution.
And Another Thing... Editorial comment
Touring Guide - Sywell Aviation Museum
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Win a Mike Rondot-signed Jaguar print
Win a set of three Corgi 1:72nd scale Gladiators
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