February 27, 2015 at 5:01 pm
FREE! 2015 AIRSHOW GUIDE
Your must-have 24-page guide to the new season. Month-by-month rundown of displays and shows around the world and hundreds of events listed.
FEATURING:
BBMF’s BIG YEAR
The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of the conflict it is named after.
LOW-FLYING LIBERATORS
James M Fenelon describes a daring B-24 mission flown at treetop height.
SHARK MOUTH
Richard Paver captures a well-known Mustang in its striking new colours.
FLYING THE LINCOLN
John Laming remembers his days flying the RAAF’s long-nosed version of the Avro Lincoln.
JET PROVOST CLUB
Nigel Price visits North Weald-based Swords Aviation and samples its impressive Jet Provost training programme.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…Martin B-26 Marauder
ORIGIN & HISTORY
We scrutinize the bomber’s history.
IN COMBAT
B-26 crews encountered stiff resistance when flying at night, as Warren E Thompson describes.
And much more!
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