FlyPast February issue – AVAILABLE FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY ISSUE AVAILABLE FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER

BOMBER COMMAND SPECIAL

Featuring:

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VULCANS IN VEGAS
Robert Owen describes a hastily arranged, but very successful, ‘flag-waving’ exercise for the Vulcans of 617 Squadron.

LANCASTER AT WAR
The story of a 106 Squadron Avro Lancaster crew is recounted by Steven Potter.

STIRLING SERVICE
Richard Stowers chronicles the exploits of New Zealand-born Short Stirling pilot, Fraser Barron.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
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Messerschmitt warbird
Our cover star is the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109E. This aircraft is one of very few original ‘Emils’ still flying. We feature exclusive air-to-air images by lensman John Dibbs and words by ‘Cricket’ Renner.

Attack of the Heinkels
Chris Goss reflects on the early years of Luftwaffe torpedo-bomber operations.

Infamous White Paper
Sixty years on, the Defence White Paper of 1957 can still evoke bitter recrimination. Andrew Brookes examines its intentions.

Mitchells over the Pacific
Warren E Thompson recounts the exploits of the 345th Bomb Group, nicknamed the Air Apaches.

AND MUCH MORE!

Pick up your copy now, direct from Key Shop – or in leading newsagents. Alternatively, you can download a digital edition from http://www.pocketmags.com – simply search ‘FlyPast’