FlyPast February issue – Messerschmitt 109 Special

FlyPast February issue – OUT NOW!

Messerchmitt 109 Special
A special section focusing on the legendary Luftwaffe World War Two fighter. Includes:

Photo File
A portfolio of Bf 109 frontline archive images

Shot Down
Luftwaffe historian Chris Goss profiles two Bf 109 pilots who were shot down during the Battle of Britain.

Flying Colours
Pete West profiles seven Messerschmitts that served with air arms other than the Luftwaffe.

Yellow-Nose Fighter
ARC boss John Romain describes what it’s like to fly the famous German fighter.

THIS ISSUE ALSO FEATURES:

Mosquito Search
Andy Fletcher describes the hunt for an Italian submarine by RAF photo-recce Mosquitos.

Yeovilton Sea Vixen
Richard Paver profiles de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 XP924, which now belongs to the Fly Navy Heritage Trust.

Fork-Tailed Devil
A Lockheed P-38 Lightning is to be restored in the UK, as Richard Grace explains.

Lightnings Over Singapore
Hugh Trevor recalls ‘ops’ over Singapore at the controls of the mighty English Electric Lightning.

Warbirds Down Under
Gavin Conroy visits the New Zealand Warbirds Association and talks to some of its pilots.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – SHORT SUNDERLAND

Origin and History
We scrutinize the flying-boat’s history.

Men Behind the Sunderland
Graham Pitchfork describes the roles and exploits of Sunderland aircrew.

and much more!

FlyPast February issue is AVAILABLE NOW from Key’s Online Shop for just £4.40. Alternatively, pick up your copy in WHSmith and other leading newsagents or download a digital version from Pocketmags from Wednesday 31 December.