March 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Featuring:
FREE 2013 Airshow Guide!
Our 52-page airshow guide details all of the must-attend airshows and aviation events for the year ahead. Also included is a section of discount vouchers for an array of aviation museums and attractions!
Also in this issue:

Honey Bunny’s Legacy
Allied Fighters’ exceptional P-38 has a long and intriguing history, which Michael O’Leary unfolds.
Men Behind the Medals
Graham Pitchfork pays tribute to ‘Twinkle’ Pearson, a popular and gifted Blenheim pilot.
Stratofortress Down
B-52 pilot Major John D Mize talked to James P Busha about a Vietnam mission that went from bad to worse.
Hunting High and Low
Erik Mannings looks at the long and distinguished career of Leighton Beck – RAF pilot and part-time hunter.
PLUS!
Spotlight on…
Fairey Swordfish

Origin and History
A look at the history of the legendary British biplane.
Men Behind the Swordfish
Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork describes the exploits of several ‘Stringbag’ crews.
Swordfish in Profile
Pete West artwork of a floatplane version of the Swordfish.
In Combat
Mark Barber talks to Lt Cdr Bruce Vibert about his time flying the Swordfish with the Royal Navy.
Warriors
A list of ‘Stringbag’ survivors.
And much more!
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