Aviation News May issue – OUT NOW

Featuring:

Hong Kong Kai Tak Remembered
Bruce Hales-Dutton describes the history of Hong Kong’s spectacular Kai Tak airport that was famous for its curved approach.

BA CityFlyer – City Slickers
Bruce Hales-Dutton charts BA CityFlyer’s expansion and its diversification from its business roots to leisure getaways in Europe.

Convairliners – 66 Years of Service
The Convair family of propliners is examined by Charles Woodley.

Vulcan XH558: Looking Back, Powering Ahead
Paul Fiddian previews the upcoming display season and beyond while reflecting on the iconic Cold War bomber’s activities last year.

RAF TriStar Finale
Editor Dino Carrara reports on the last days of the TriStar in RAF service.

Turkey’s Phantom Force
The story of Turkey’s Phantoms began in 1974 and, thanks to upgrades and new weapons, retirement is not expected until the early 2020s as Arda Mevlütoğlu explains.

and much more!

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