FlyPast February Issue – OUT NOW

Featuring:

Spotlight on the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
This month FlyPast takes in-depth looks at the Luftwaffe’s much-feared but vulnerable dive-bomber from World War Two – the infamous Junkers Stuka.

Origin and history
Dave Willis looks at the production history and operational career of the Stuka – the Luftwaffe’s dreaded ‘flying artillery’.

Contemporaries compared
Steve Beebee sets out how the much-feared Stuka shaped up against other ground attack aircraft in use during the 1930s.

Men behind the Stuka
Luftwaffe expert Chris Goss charts the careers of some lesser-known Ju 87 pilots.

PLUS!
Manchester Down
Andrew Thomas tells of risky Avro Manchester Bomber ‘ops’ over Germany in World War II.

Lights, Camera, Action
Steve Beebee donned his thermals and visited a very special night event at Coventry’s AIRBASE museum.

Into the Abyss
Could a burning Grumman S2F Tracker, flying only inches above the sea at night, make it back to its carrier. The pilot tells us what happened.

Day of the Demon
Hawker’s biplane fighter in focus, plus a look at the world’s only remaining flying example.

and much more!

FlyPast February issue is available now from WHSmith and other leading newsagents for just £4.20. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.

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