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EATURES Spitfires over Burma James Holland explains how the arrival of Spitfires turned the tide of the air war over Burma. Kamikaze attack The horrors of a Japanese kamikaze attack on the USS Ticonderoga are described by Robert F Dorr. Shuttleworth dawn Darren Harbar reports from a recent dawn photography shoot at Old Warden. Chipmunk adventure Sqn Ldr William Purchase remembers an epic flight to celebrate de Havilland Canadaa€ s remarkable Chipmunk. California Spitfire Frank B Mormillo profiles the Commemorative Air Forcea€ s Supermarine Spitfire XIV. Operation Barbarossa A special section to mark the 75th anniversary of Germanya€ s Invasion of Russia in 1941 a€ a campaign that would change the course of world war two. Our cover and centrespread feature Focke-Wulf FW 190a-5 n19027, an airworthy warbird that flew on the Russian front. Spotlight: De Havilland Venom This month, Spotlight shines on a British Cold War jet, de Havillanda€ s more robust and powerful successor to the Vampire. While the Venom did not remain in service for as long as some combat jets, it was used in anger in Aden, Malaya and during the Suez Crisis. We examine the history of this pugnacious machine, which proved most effective in the fighter bomber role. REGULARS Airshow Visits to the legendary Warbirds Over Wanaka in New Zealand, and Californiaa€ s El Centro Air Show. Museums The Niagara Aerospace Museum is the proud owner of a former Soviet Airacobra. Douglas W DeCroix reflects on its history. From The Workshop Darren Harbar reports from Sywell where two a€~film stara€ Hispano BuchÃÃ
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