FlyPast May Issue – OUT NOW

Featuring:
Capture the Moment
Photographer Darren Harbar shares his expertise on how to get the best shots at airshows.

Corsairs over Korea
Only one day after the North Korean invasion, Corsairs and jets aboard the USS ‘Valley Forge’ were called into action, as Warren E Thompson explains.

Bomber station
We mark RAF Coningsby’s 70th birthday with a look back at its history.

A War of Their Own
Michael O’Leary describes the role played by the NA P-51A Mustang in Burma.

A Woman’s Work
Steve Beebee remembers the vital but little known role of women at Duxford during World War One.

Men Behind the Medals
Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork describes the career of Pat Kennedy, who saw action in Palestine, Burma, North Africa and Indonesia.

From the Workshop – Duxford
Col Pope reports on the latest developments at Duxford’s Aircraft Restoration Company.

For Valour – Air Commodore Hughie Edwards
Victoria Cross recipient Hughie Edwards is profiled by Graham Pitchfork.

PLUS!

Spotlight on Hawker Typhoon
Origin and History
Doug Hall explains how the Hurricane replacement became a unique weapon of war.

Contemporaries Compared
We compare the Typhoon to two other significant fighter-bombers of the day.

Men behind the Typhoon
Graham Pitchfork describes a trio of pilots who became masters of the air support fighter.

Inside the Typhoon
Cutaway artwork of a Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB.

In Combat
Jonathan Garraway describes the role played by Typhoons in pushing back German Forces.

and much more!

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