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News from Alrfix: latest kit releases described StuG IV: new thoughts on an old conversion by S. J. Gander Modelling a Medieval Castle: four part series by Terence Wise Trestle Bridges: final instalment by Michael Andress Book Reviews: new publications of interest to modellers Coles Cranes: two variants of the Coles Cranes by Gerald Scarborough Bombing Colours: bomber offensive described by M. J. F. Bowyer Model Soldiers: modifying the 'B' type bus by Roy Dilley Avro Lincoln: major conversion described by John E. Young Spitfire Floatplane: simple Spitfire conversion by S. J. KIrby Stock Car: converting the Airfix Mini by Martin De'ath Antonov-12: converting a Russian kit by Cannel J. Attard Photopage: rare aircraft pictures from readers New Kits: new releases reviewed for readers Letters to the Editor: your chance to win an Airfix kit Cover Picture - The Gloster Gamecock, developed from the earlier Grebe fighter, began to enter RAF service in 1926. Our cover picture shows aircraft of No 23 Squadron Henlow, which was the first unit to receive this fighter. Nos 3, 17, 32 and 43 Squadrons eventually received Gamecocks. Although the accident rate was high considering the number of aircraft of this type in'service, the Gamecock soon became well liked by its pilots - especially as an aerobatic mount. The famous pilot Douglas Bader flew a No 23 Squadron aircraft in the 1931 Hendon Air Display. However, in 1931 the last machines were withdrawn from RAF squadron service, the Bristol Bulldog having largely replaced them. Power plant was a 425 hp Bristol Jupiter VI radial, and the maximum speed of this 29 feet 9 inches span fighter was 145 mph at 10,000 feet.
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