Aviation News May issue – Including 'What's Happening at Duxford'

Featuring:

Dambusters: ‘After the Flood’
Mick Britton examines the history of 617 Squadron, the RAF’s famous Dambusters.

What’s Happening At…Duxford
Latest news and developments from the museum and the various historic aircraft companies at Duxford. This is the start of an occasional series profiling the latest happenings at important aviation heritage airfields.

Gnat Display Team
Richard Paver paid a visit to the Gnat Display Team to hear about its plans for 2013.

Nuclear Thunderjets
Doug Gordon examines the USAF’s first nuclear fighter bomber unit – the UK-based 20th Fighter Bomber Wing equipped with the Republic F-84G Thunderjet.

Sydney Airport – Planning Ahead
Nigel Pittaway examines the fortunes of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as it prepares for the next 30 years as Australia’s premier aviation gateway.

Southend’s Aristocrats
Bruce Hales-Dutton recalls the golden years of the British Air Ferries Vickers Viscounts.

31 Stormo – Special Transport Italian Style
The Italian Air Force’s 31 Stormo is tasked with state transport and public utility missions. Francesco Militello Mirto and Luca La Cavera visited the respected unit.

Swedish Air Force Museum
Alberto Pericoli reports from a fascinating museum in Linkoping, Sweden.

Latest News
Including Korean tensions, RAF Marham to be UK F-35B base, French Mirage F1s leave Africa and much more!

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