FlyPast September Issue – OUT NOW

Featuring:

Spotlight on the Avro Vulcan

Origin and History
Named after a god of fire, Glenn Sands traces the origins of the incredible Avro.

Contemporaries Compared
We compare the Vulcan to the two other so-called ‘V-bombers’.

Men Behind the Vulcan
Steve Beebee remembers three of the key players behind the mighty delta bomber’s design.

Vulcan in Profile
Pete West artwork of Avro Vulcan B.2 XM607 in its ‘Red Flag’ livery.

PLUS!

Wellington Warrior
Gordon Thorburn tells the story of 6ft 7in Vickers Wellington skipper ‘Tiny’ Cooling.

Aces High
Barry Marsden pays tribute to Great War fighter pilot Bill Bond whose story of courage inspired his widow to write a book.

Big Beautiful Doll
Prior to its sad loss on July 10, Rob Davies spoke exclusively to Ken Ellis about his days flying the famous Mustang.

Hero Hawker
Jim Larsen profiles a Hawker Hurricane that defended Canada’s coastline during World War Two.

Stick To Me Like Glue
Bob Caddick recounts how Spitfire pilot Sgt Howard Squire got a little too close for comfort to his OC’s aircraft.

and much more!

FlyPast September issue is AVAILABLE NOW from WHSmith and other leading newsagents for just £4.20. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.

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