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eatures Kashmir Canberra crisis Andy Thomas recounts an extraordinary shoot-down during the Kashmir conflict. Living the jet dream Darren Harbar visits Swords Aviation, which flies Jet Provosts from North Weald. Stratofortress down B-52 pilot Major John D Mize talked to James P Busha about a Vietnam mission that went from bad to worse. Hunting high and low Erik Mannings looks at the long and distinguished career of Leighton Beck a€ RAF pilot and part-time hunter. Legends over the coast Richard Paver captured a memorable formation from Duxford over the iconic Beachy Head. Lightning alive The long and intriguing history of Allied Fightersa€ P-38 Lightning is described by Michael Oa€ Leary. Hunter power Lennart Berns details Swedena€ s need to put more get-up-and-go in the Hunter. FlyPast Spotlight - Fairey Swordfish Origin and History A look at the history of the legendary British biplane. Men Behind the Swordfish Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork describes the exploits of several a€~Stringbaga€ crews. Swordfish in Profile Pete West artwork of a floatplane version of the Swordfish. In Combat Mark Barber talks to Lt Cdr Bruce Vibert about his time flying the Swordfish with the Royal Navy. Warriors A list of a€~Stringbaga€ survivors. News Brooklands latest Hendon a€~Great Wara€ progress Anson on the move French Harvard restoration Canadian Hurricane and Spitfire Lansen prototype restored Regulars Men Behind The Medals Graham Pitchfork pays tribute to a€~Twinklea€ Pearson, a popular and gifted Blenheim pilot. For Valour Bomber Command VC recipient Sgt John Hannah is profiled by Graham Pitchfork. Museums a€" Czech Republic Lennart Berns visits a Czech Air Force base museum with a rich heritage. Glory Days Chris Goss presents a portfolio of RAF bombers captured by the Luftwaffe. Airshow a€" New Zealand Phil Whalley goes a€~down undera€ to sample Wings Over Wairarapa. FlyPost and a€~Opsa€ Board Readersa€ letters, plus more dates for your diary. Airfields - Shropshire Ken Ellis takes an aviation-themed tour of Shropshire and uncovers a treasure trove of heritage. Finals De Havilland Mosquito.
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