ON TARGET! - Most visible Iraqi military targets were attacked during the Gulf War, and even some of those carefully hidden received a share of the Allied bombing campaign. What weapons were used and how effective were they is summed up by Roy Braybrook.
AIR MAURITIUS - From an Indian Ocean 'paradise', a small airline has become one of the world's most profitable operators during a period in which many larger companies are facing collapse. Dr Alfred Price has visited Air Mauritius to discover their secret.
‘ELLINIKI AEROPORIA’ — THE GREEK AIR FORCE TODAY - Riccardo Niccoli reports on a recent visit to this NATO air arm and updates the article that appeared ten years ago in AIR International. Units, bases and equipment are, listed.
ALBATROSS — AMPHIBIOUS AIRBORNE ANGEL - Still serving in small numbers around the world, the Grumman HU-16 has conducted humanitarian operations for nearly 40 years. In the twilight of its life, Robert F Dorr looks back at its achievements.
IS THERE A NEED FOR ASTOR? - Brian Walters considers the case fui the 'mini-AWACS' and wonders if the UK Services will operate this low-cost battlefield radar system.
MANCHESTER’S BID FOR THE BIG TIME - Looking for a major share of future international airline business, this famous airport is currently involved in the construction of a new terminal and handling facilites -Chris Yates looks at the prospects for a new Ringway.
AIRSCENE - The monthly round-up of military and commercial news from around the world.
FRUNZE FOR A DAY - An unusual subject for the 'Veteran and Vintage’ column — operational aircraft assembled for a new museum in Moscow.
FIGHTER A TO Z - First and Second World War types from the Rex D 6 to the Rogozarski IK-3.
FLYING COLOURS - The second part of Messerschmitt Bf 109E markings by Miohael Payne with more side-views from Chris Thomas.
TALKBACK - Reader's news and views on subjects that have appeared in the magazine.
IN PRINT - Last but not least, new aviation literature available.
FRONT COVER: Like some beached fish gasping in the air, an Iraqi Su-25K Frogfoot lies wrecked in the desert, symbolising the almost total defeat of Saddam Hussein’s much-vaunted air force I Im nose-mounted laser ranger and marked target seeker has been removed, as has the strike camera just above the nose compartment. On the right is a 132 Imp gal (600 lit) drop tank. A feature on Gull War bombing begins on page 177.