Flypast April Issue – OUT NOW
Featuring:
‘Dazzlin’ Deb’
Nigel Price talks to Paul Farber about his immaculate Texan.
Evader
In the first of two Lancaster stories, Denys Teare relates his bale out and first moments in enemy territory. PLUS – book offer!
Double Jeopardy
A recently unveiled memorial pays tribute to a Lancaster crew who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bill Norman explains.
The Way We Are
An at-a-glance guide to the RAF’s present day units to complement our The Way We Were series.
On the Road to Gaza
Jim Grant describes a single recce sortie in 1917, providing vital ‘gen’ on Turkish troop concentrations in the earliest of air wars over Gaza.
Ordained to Fly
Concluding our tribute to the late John D R Rawlings and his flying diary.
Heavyweights
Chris Goss presents a portfolio on the Messerschmitt Bf 110-equipped ZG 76.
Return of the ‘Whispering Giant’
Ken Ellis concludes the story of Britannia ‘Charlie-Fox’ and its new life in Liverpool.
Bug-Eyed and 50!
Frank B Mormillo recounts the pedigree of the Planes of Fame Mohawk – the oldest flying example and a real survivor.
Front Cover
Rob Millinship piloting the world’s only airworthy original SE.5A is operated by the wonderful Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Turn to page 48 for our special features on the type. DARREN HARBAR-FOCAL PLANE IMAGES INSET: Peter Teichman’s magnificent ‘Hurri-Bomber’ has flown from its home at North Weald, Essex – see page 8 for a full report. ANDREW CRITCHELL
Regulars
The Way We Were
Our RAF unit history series turns its attentions to 84 Squadron and our artwork zooms in on the gargantuan Blackburn Beverley.
Ton-Up
Robin J Brooks charts the Isle of Sheppey’s pivotal place in UK and world aviation history.
Glory Days
Daniel Ford pays homage to the ‘Talon-ted’ Northrop T-38.
Airshow
Pete West reports from the tenth Masterton gathering in New Zealand.
FlyPost
Readers’ letters and comments.
‘Ops’ Board
Where to go and what to see.
Finals
Pima Air and Space Museum.
In Focus
Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5A special features
‘Far and Away Superior’
James McCudden’s assessment of the fighter.
Civilised Savages
Skywriting SE.5As – new use for old warriors.
‘Ack’, ‘Beer’ and ‘Charlie’
Background to the UK’s museum survivors.
Transatlantic SE.5s
US versions of the famous fighter.
News
‘Silver Dart’ flies in Canada
Aldershot’s ‘Dak’ under restoration
‘Hurri-bomber’ airborne from North Weald
Ju 88 overhaul in Norway
Warhawk back in the air
FlyPast April issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £3.95 PLUS FREE P&P from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy at WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.
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RAF Official Calendar 2009 [M106]
The Official Royal Air Force 2009 Calendar features 12 superb images of iconic aircraft from across the history of the RAF, from the historic Lancaster Bomber to the futuristic Eurofighter Typhoon. Also featured is a centre-page tribute to English aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith.
The artwork, from the Royal Air Force collection, is set over 12 high-quality, glossy pages making this calendar the perfect accompaniment to the year ahead!
Price: Was £9.99…NOW JUST £4.99 +P+P!
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Hurricane Salute
Produced by the world renowned FlyPast editorial team, this special issue magazine pays tribute to a wartime warhorse which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other defence during the Battle of Britain and destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other allied fighter during World War Two.
Key Publishing’s latest 100-page special issue provides a long overdue insight into the Hurricane
Featuring:
– ‘First’ and ‘Last’ Hurricanes
– The Battle of Britain
– Fighter Command’s only VC
– The Battle of France
– Aces
– Squadrons
– Variants
– Worldwide Survivors
– Rebuilding and covering
– Flying the Hurricane, plus much more!
Code: [FPHURR]
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RAF Annual Official Review 2009
The Aircraft – The Weapons Systems – The Operations – The Personnel
Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain’s 21st Century air defence operations.
Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:
– Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier
– Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan
– Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF’s renowned flying training system
– The support network who keep aircraft in the air – including the RAF Regiment
– Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK
– All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology
– Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!
Code: (RAFYRBK)
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Supermarine Spitfire Airfix Model
This Airfix 1:48 scale Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc/XVI3 af05113 pays tribute to a legend of the skies. Fitted with the two speed, two stage supercharge Roll Royce “merlin” engine . This aircraft could easily outpace the German fighters of the time. Own your own version of this superb fighter!
Just £9.99 + P&P FREE UK and BFPO, EUROPE £2.00, OVERSEAS £4.00!
NOW BACK IN STOCK!
Rolls-Royce: Powering the Whispering Giant – The Trent 900 Engine
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380.
In February 2001, Rolls-Royce announced the launch of one of the most ambitious engineering programmes in the company’s Civil Aerospace history – to develop the Trent 900 engine to power the Airbus A380, a new and exciting aircraft which would become the largest civil airliner ever built.
The Trent 900 is the 4th member of the Trent family, and holds pride of place as the largest jet engine ever produced by Rolls-Royce. ‘Powering the Whispering Giant’ plots the Trent 900 journey in photographs from concept to design, development, testing, first flight on the A340 flying test bed, flight test on the A380, Route Proving, Service Readiness and Entry into Service in October 2007.
This colourful publication combines the best images from throughout the programme, with descriptions of each major step along the way, to offer the reader a unique insight into one of the most public and most exciting new jet engine programmes ever undertaken.
Just £15.99 + p+p!
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Spitfire – Birth of a Legend DVD
The Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft, in all its power and beauty, has come to represent the spirit that saved the country in the desperate days when Britain stood alone.
‘Spitfire – Birth of a Legend’ features interviews with the pilots who flew and fought the Spitfire in its finest hour, as well as those who worked alongside R.J. Mitchell, the brilliant and far sighted creator of the Spitfire.
Featuring dramatic archive and colour film of aerial combat in the summer skies over England, ‘Spitfire – Birth of a Legend’ celebrates the history of this acclaimed aircraft through the eyes of the men who built it and those who flew in it.
Only £11.99 plus p+p!
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The Magic of Flight [DVD277]
The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking manoeuvres. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them and the human potential of training and performance
Price: Now just £12.49 plus FREE p+p!*
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Wild Blue Yonder [B293]
‘Two nations divided by a common language’: this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners and plumbing.
Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance.
Set over 224 high quality pages, with hundreds of full-colour and black and white original images, Wild Blue Yonder pays homage to the friendships formed in battle and their ability to stand the test of time long after the last shot is fired.
RRP: £19.99
Key Price: £9.99 + FREE P+P!*
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March 6, 2009 at 9:46 am