FlyPast August issue – ON SALE NOW!
Featuring:
Mud, Rain and Blackouts
Tim Grace recounts the experiences of a Ninth Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt unit during its stay in the UK.
Hard-working Warbirds
Nigel Price talks to Peter Teichman about his incredible warbirds and flying in the filming of the ‘Red Tails’ movie.
Victor to the Sky
We reveal what really happened to Victor ‘Teasin’ Tina’ at the recent fast taxi day at Bruntingthorpe.
High Flyers
Luftwaffe ‘snooper’ flights over Egypt in 1942 seemed invulnerable to interception. Andrew Thomas explains how the RAF rose to the challenge.
The Horsemen Cometh!
Frank B Mormillo profiles the three-ship Mustang team heading for the UK and a unique appearance at ‘Flying Legends’.
In Focus
With Korea once again in the headlines, we present a trio of features on the 1950s ‘hot’ conflict from Warren E Thompson
First and Last
Sabre versus MiG – the first clash and the final show-down.
M*A*S*H to the Rescue!
Helicopters turned from novelty to necessity during the Korean conflict.
Redbird Invaders
‘Smart bombs’ had their origins in Korea – we examine their genesis.
Special Features – Battle of Britain
François Prins presents a three-parter to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the epic film – 19 sides starting on page 18.
Regulars
From the Workshop
A World War One bomber goes on show at Hendon, after nine decades.
Our Very Own
Bob Uppendaun examines 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron’s courageous heritage through two famous surviving wartime airframes.
‘Flying Leathernecks’
Miramar is home to the only museum dedicated to US Marine Corps aviation, as Jarrod Cotter discovered.
Ton-Up
In August 1909 the world’s first-ever air race was held near Reims. Don Berliner sets the scene.
Airshow
We report on the free airshow at Kjeller in Norway and look at the airshow calendar.
‘Ops’ Board
Where to go and what to see.
FlyPost
Readers’ letters and comments.
Take to the Skies
Our latest guide on where to fly in warbirds and classic aircraft.
Win! Spitfire Cufflinks
Your chance to win one of three pairs of rudder pedal cufflinks.
FlyPast’s August 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.
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NEW!
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!
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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.
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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!
Code: [FPHURR]
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RAF Annual Official Review 2009
The Aircraft – The Weapons Systems – The Operations – The Personnel
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain’s 21st Century air defence operations.
Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:
– Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier
– Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan
– Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF’s renowned flying training system
– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
– Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK
– All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology
– Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!
Code: (RAFYRBK)
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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!
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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!*
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Wild Blue Yonder [B293]
‘Two nations divided by a common language’: this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners and plumbing.
Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance.
Set over 224 high quality pages, with hundreds of full-colour and black and white original images, Wild Blue Yonder pays homage to the friendships formed in battle and their ability to stand the test of time long after the last shot is fired.
RRP: £19.99
Key Price: £9.99 + FREE P+P!*
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July 23, 2009 at 9:48 am