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eatures Liberator Crossing Bert Ross talks to Ken Ellis about his experiences of flying B-24 Liberators across the Atlantic during World War Two. Canberra Launch Air-to-air photography of Midair Squadrona€ s newly flown English Electric Canberra PR.9 XH134, with words by Ben Dunnell. Aces High Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson chats to Steve Beebee about his new aeronautical passion a€ flying a Fokker Dr.I with the Great War Display Team. Yellow Bobcat Moose Peterson profiles an airworthy Cessna T.50, the so-called a€~Bamboo Bombera€ . French Workhorse The history of a UK-based Max Holste Broussard is detailed by Geoff Jones. Mighty Peacemaker Warren E Thompson recalls how the Convair B-36 Peacemaker was deployed to the UK during the Cold War. World War One A special section to mark the centenary of the outbreak of war in 1914. Early Air Power How the concept of military aviation arose and developed during the four years of war. Great War Fighters Profiles of six key Allied and German fighters, with artwork by Pete West. Flying the a€~Brisfita€ Shuttleworth Collection pilot Peter Holloway describes his introduction to the Bristol F.2b. Great War Bombers Pete West artwork and profiles of six significant Allied and German bombers. Knight of the Air Norman Franks details the combat career of Max Mulzer a€" a Bavarian fighter ace. Airco Airborne Darren Harbar goes air-to-air with a flying reproduction of an Airco DH.2. Spotlight English Electric Lightning Origin and History We examine the famous jeta€ s history. Contemporaries Compared The Lightning is compared to two other supersonic jets. Lightning Man Mike Hardman talks to Hugh Trevor about his time with English Electric. Lightning in Profile Pete West artwork of an F.53 that flew with the Royal Saudi Air Force. In Combat Ian Black reflects on a Lightning sortie from Binbrook that ended in tragedy. Warriors The RAF Museuma€ s Lightning is profiled. Regulars FlyPost and a€~Opsa€ Board Readersa€ letters and dates for your diary. From The Workshop - Duxford SpitÃ
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