Flypast – February issue – Spitfire special with FREE poster!

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SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE SPECIAL:
High Flight
Andrew Thomas assesses the Spitfire VI and VII, interceptors designed for combat in the stratosphere.

Silver Screen
A feature-length documentary about the famous fighter is due to reach cinemas in 2018. Steve Beebee investigates.

Iron Cross Spitfire
Chris Goss explains what happened when Germany captured an intact Spitfire – with artwork by Andy Hay.

Nine Alive
Gordon Riley looks back at the history and restoration of Spitfire IX BR601, with photography by John Dibbs.

Mighty Peacemaker
Warren E Thompson profiles the multi-engined Convair B-36, a bomber that came to symbolise Strategic Air Command.

Swarm of Gnats
The North Weald-based Gnat Display Team is looking forward to the new season. Richard Paver reports.

Flying Bulls
Chris Gilson visited the Flying Bulls’ base in Salzburg to find out what the famous warbird operator’s winter programme entails.

Fortress Down
The circumstances behind a famous image of a doomed B-17 are explained by Roger Soupart.

Flypast February issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.60 from the Key Online Shop. Alternatively, you can purchase your copy from WHSmith, any other leading newsagent or download your digital copy here.