MUST HAVES AND LATEST NEWS FROM KEY PUBLISHING – 18th December 2009

FlyPast January Issue – OUT NOW

FREE 2010 CALENDAR!

116-page issue featuring:

Brothers in Arms
In the first of two features on Spitfire pilot Rodney Simmonds, Andrew Thomas describes the victories claimed by Rodney and his brother, Peter.

That Vulcan Effect
After a successful year, the team members behind the world’s only airworthy Vulcan bomber are looking forward to 2010 – as Steve Beebee found out.

Over the Hills and Far Away
It’s been a remarkable year for Avro Vulcan XH558. Chief Pilot Martin Withers shares some personal moments with Steve Beebee.

Spanish Interlude
Technical problems, combat damage or even to get away from the fighting brought warplanes to Spain. Chris Goss tells of two German aircrews who experienced Spanish hospitality.

Twin Boom Trooper
Andy Marden describes the heritage of the Nord Noratlas airlifter.

Unseen Duxford
In a new initiative, a series of fascinating guided tours are taking place visiting the ‘North Side’ of the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Nigel Price reports.

Hurricane Force
Over a dozen veterans plus four Hurricanes all informally gathered on a former Battle of Britain airfield – perfect ingredients for a memorable day. Darren Harbar photography.

Working Hard to be Last
It’s the taking part that counts for Wildcat supremo Tom Camp, as Frank B Mormillo found out.

In Focus
As part of an Avro ‘flavour’ we zoom in on one of the best trainers ever – the Avro 504.

Turning Point
The Type 504 biplane transformed the fledging Avro company from workshop to industrial giant. Daniel Ford describes its importance.

Civvie Street
When Avro’s incredible 504K became obsolete as a military trainer, it found a new lease of life as a ‘joy-rider’ and ‘barnstormer’. Pete West profiles a UK workhorse.

‘N’ is for New
How do you replace the venerable 504? Simple: with a better one! Peter Cobbin describes the ‘Avro Lynx’.

The Way We Were
In our series on the heritage of RAF squadrons, Andrew Thomas looks at the legacy of 23 Squadron which disbanded in October.

FREE! 2010 FlyPast Calendar
Our superb A4 Calendar returns for another year and it’s FREE with every copy of our January issue. Featuring iconic aircraft such as Avro Vulcan and Lancaster our 2010 calendar is the perfect accompaniment to the year ahead!

FlyPast’s January issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.10 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
*UK and BFPO only

LAST FEW REMAINING!

Mosquito Special

The de Havilland Mosquito is one of the most well-known and much-loved aircraft of World War Two. It fought with great success in all theatres during the conflict and served on with the RAF as a frontline fighter until 1952.

This 100-page Mosquito special tribute includes information on the variants, units and history of the aircraft and will also focus heavily on the brave crews that flew the type in combat.

Just £4.99!

*PLEASE NOTE – MOSQUITO HAS NOW SOLD OUT ON OUR ONLINE SHOP. COPIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN WHSMITH AND ALL OTHER LEADING NEWSAGENTS.*

RAF Official Annual Review 2010

This 132-page special magazine provides a first-hand look at the aircraft, hardware and personnel of one of the world’s premier air forces. With exclusive access to RAF stations and commanders, it offers an exclusive portrait of the service’s activities in 2009 and its plans for 2010 making this special publication a must for all aviation enthusiasts and anyone with a keen interest in the modern RAF.

AVAILABLE 5 NOVEMBER – JUST £4.99 + FREE P&P*

*UK and BFPO only, ROW £3.00

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Of all the numerous types of flying machines produced since the first days of powered flight, fighter aircraft will always capture the imagination more than any other. In Great Fighters of the World you’ll find the amazing stories of the most famous of these awe-inspiring machines, highlighting their influence on the conflicts they fought in.

Manfred von Richthofen, aka the ‘Red Baron’, the dreaded, highest-scoring World War One Flying Ace, racked up 20 of his 80 kills in the iconic Fokker DR1 Triplane, top speed: 55 knots. Before the end of the century, British pilots of the 1982 Falklands conflict, in Sea Harriers (top speed 635kt), were ‘dogfighting’ with capabilities that would have been unimaginable to the Baron. And now, in the new millennia, the very nature of battle has changed, as illustrated by the stealth technology of Raptors. From the first true dogfighters through to the cutting-edge machines of today ‘Great Fighters’ recalls the technology, triumph and tragedy of aerial warfare.

Just £7.99 + FREE P&P* – Click here to order your copy now

*UK and BFPO only, Eur £4.00, ROW £7.00

Our new range of aviation books from Ian Allan Publishing are now available from our online shop. Including…

Avro Lancaster (IA2)

The Avro Lancaster is one of the most well known and revered aircraft in aviation history. The RAF’s heavy bomber was developed during the early years of World War 2 when Britain’s only means of taking the offensive to Germany was through the RAF’s strategic night bombing campaign.

Comprehensively illustrated throughout with a stunning collection of black and white and colour photographs, presented in a large, landscape format, this book follows our highly successful Avro Vulcan title. It will be entertaining reading not only for aviation enthusiasts, but for all who know the legend of the Lancaster bomber in Britain’s wartime history.

Only £19.99! + FREE P&P* Click here to order your copy now!
*UK and BFPO only, Eur £7, Overseas £13

Air Combat
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, Air Combat features over 40 of the World’s top military aircraft. From the fastest combat jets to essential helicopters and huge transports, from the remote airfields of Pakistan to the cobalt skies of Nevada, Air Combat 2009 takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most advanced air forces and the aircraft that make them tick

Set over 100 high-quality pages, Air Combat combines the best aerial photography with our outstanding knowledge of the world’s air forces to provide a must-have addition to any aviation enthusiasts’ collection.

Features include:

– Over 40 military aircraft and helicopters, including F/A-18F Super Hornet, Apache AH1 and F-22 Raptor.
– Air Forces from across the world including RAF, USAF and those in Europe, Asia and South America.
– Full aircraft combat history.
– Production and delivery dates.
– Latest roundels and markings.

Air Combat is available now for just £4.99 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.

SELLING FAST!
Hurricane Salute
Produced by the world renowned FlyPast editorial team, this special issue magazine pays tribute to a wartime warhorse which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other defence during the Battle of Britain and destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other allied fighter during World War Two.
Key Publishing’s latest 100-page special issue provides a long overdue insight into the Hurricane

Featuring:

– ‘First’ and ‘Last’ Hurricanes

– The Battle of Britain

– Fighter Command’s only VC

– The Battle of France

– Aces

– Squadrons

– Variants

– Worldwide Survivors

– Rebuilding and covering

– Flying the Hurricane, plus much more!

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Just £4.99 plus FREE P&P*
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NOW BACK IN STOCK!

Rolls-Royce: Powering the Whispering Giant – The Trent 900 Engine

The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380.

In February 2001, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the company’s Civil Aerospace history – to develop the Trent 900 engine to power the Airbus A380, a new and exciting aircraft which would become the largest civil airliner ever built.

The Trent 900 is the 4th member of the Trent family, and holds pride of place as the largest jet engine ever produced by Rolls-Royce. ‘Powering the Whispering Giant’ plots the Trent 900 journey in photographs from concept to design, development, testing, first flight on the A340 flying test bed, flight test on the A380, Route Proving, Service Readiness and Entry into Service in October 2007.

This colourful publication combines the best images from throughout the programme, with descriptions of each major step along the way, to offer the reader a unique insight into one of the most public and most exciting new jet engine programmes ever undertaken.

Just £15.99 + p+p!

Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation shop

The Magic of Flight [DVD277]
The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking manoeuvres. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them and the human potential of training and performance

Price: Now just £12.49 plus FREE p+p!*

Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation shop