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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
over Story: Battle of the Super-Jumbos a€ Boeing and Airtons Industrie are courting the world's airlines with their designs for the 'next generation' of 500-seat plus 'Jumbos'. While Boeing has opted for yet another stretched version of its faithful B747, Airbus is pinning its hopes on a new 'double-decker' (see pages 20-23). Features: Made in Taiwan - In this second and contrasting feature from Taiwan, Peter R. Foster looks at the thriving civil scene in this busy commercial centre in South East Asia Sir Frank Whittle - Last month we reported the death of one of the century's great innovators, Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine. Francois Prins recounts the great achievements of the man who, against a tide of obstruction and disinterest, heralded a new era in aviation Friend and Foe - Rick Llinares and Chuck Lloyd of Dash 2 Aviation Photography examine the unique tri-service programme that serves to hone the combat skills of American fighter pilots by simulating both the appearance and tactics of potential enemy air forces Cat and Bat - The camera of John Dibbs captures a unique Jaguar and Vampire formation. But the story does not end there, as Andy Evans reveals On top of the World - Take a seat on a 'Sightseeing' trip of a lifetime, as Neville Dawson leads you on the safest and most spectacular path to the upper slopes of Mount Cook, pride of New Zealand's South Island Flying the Vulcan - In an extract from his highly-acclaimed book, Avro Vulcan, ex-bomber pilot Andrew Brookes explains why the 'Tin Triangle' was such a delightful aircraft to fly Northern Exposure - The TV series Northern Exposure may have popularised Alaska as the home of the fictional town of Cicely (and its somewhat eccentric residents!), but for the aircraft enthusiast this remote corner of North America is better known as a haven for the world's diminishing population of classic propliners. Graham Dinsdale joins the 'gold rush' to capture these ageing beauties on film Barbie doll - Exclusive photography by John Dibbs of the 'Weary Warriors' B-25H Mitchell Barbie III, the World's last flying example of the marque News & Regulars: Farnborough news - 'The biggest and best yet' is how the SBAC is describing Farnborough International 96. Denis J. Calvert highlights the major news items to emerge from this busy week in Hampshire Stargazing - Peter R. Foster presents the ultimate guide to Taiwan's long association with the Lockheed F-104, one of the few nations to still operate the Starflghter in large numbers Air Register - Alan J. Wright lists the recent changes to the UK civil aviation market Military Markings - The latest batch of UK military serial changes, compiled by Peter R. March Airband - Graham Duke tunes-in to the airwaves to provide airband radio/ATC news Airman - Books, kits, photographic equipment.. .and much more. Denis J. Calvert, James Goulding and Ashley Beard bring you some of the latest aviation goods that are on the market Airview/Preservation news - Preservation news from around the UK, compiled by Peter R. March. This month's star item is the unveiling of the world's only Halifax bomber Airnews - The latest aviation headlines from around the World, this month dominated by the tragic DC-3 crash Civil Scene - News and views on the current civil aviation scene, as compiled by our correspondent, Alan J. Wright Airpower - Military matters at home and abroad, as reported by John Fricker The X files - The race is on for a new giant aircraft which will eventually dwarf the Boeing 747. Starting with 500 seats, later derivatives could carry up to a thousand people. Giinter Endres reviews the programmes and the protagonists in this heavyweight contest Air Display: Show-business - This month, Mark Ashley takes an exclusive behind the scenes look at the organisation of Farnborough International '96 UK and International Airshow calendars - Aircraft Illustrated's fully detailed programme of the final UK and overseas air events for the remainder of the year, as compiled by Peter R. March Knight life - An Aircraft Illustrated exclusive: The Riifman Knights aerobatic team recently revisited their RAF counterparts and talked to Sqn Ldr Tony Cunnane, Red Arrows PRO' about the tragic accident that claimed the lives of four of its pilots Farnborough: The show - Mark Ashley reports on the aircraft and flying at Farnborough International 96 and 'concludes that quality not quantity was the order of the day
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