November 29, 2013 at 11:41 am

Battle of Berlin special
Marking the 70th Anniversary of Bomber Command’s high-risk attacks on the German capital, we present a special series of articles recalling the courage of the men involved.
Including:
Setting the Scene
The tactics and strategies behind the 1943-44 campaign.
Attack and Defence
A look at some of the key aircraft types used by both sides.
Combat Tour
Sqn Ldr Andrew Thomas recounts the gruelling experiences of 207 Squadron over Berlin.
Late Night Mosquitos
Tom Spencer describes how No.8 Group Mosquitos were repeatedly used to strike Hitler’s capital and sap enemy morale.

Also in this issue:
Spotlight: North American F-100
We examine the origins and history a potent jet that served the USAF well in Vietnam – the North American F-100 Super Sabre.
Kiwi Twin Boomer
Gavin Conroy profiles John Luff’s superb De Havilland Venom
Sea Vixen Birthday
Matthew Willis attends a special birthday party for one of Britain’s best-loved warbirds
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