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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Blood Brothers - Aircraft Illustrated brings you the first shots of an exciting new airshow act, the Navy Jet Duo. 'Interview with the Vampire' and photography by Peter R. March
'Great Times. Great Fares' - ValuJet - an American success story. It has been termed 'the airline for the 21st century' and its unique approach to air travel has earned the operator unprecedented success in the United States. Eryl Crump examines the rise and rise of ValuJet, the dynamic, low-fare, 'no-frills' US carrier
Britain's answer to budget flight? - Easy Jet takes the high road - inspired by the success of ValuJet,UK carrier Easy Jet took to the skies last month hi the hope of mirroring the success of its American counter-part. Niall Booth was on the inaugural flight to Glasgow and gives his verdict on its cheap and cheerful approach
B777 update - News extra on the latest Boeing 777 orders and the recent delivery of the first General Electric-powered example to British Airways
FEATURES:
Spirit in the sky - The H-l^ Spirit stealth bomber is the World's most sophisticated and expensive aircraft. But is it cost-effective or is it merely a weirdly-shaped 'white elephant'? And are manufacturer claims that one B-2 is worth 37 conventional aircraft realistic. Mark Ashley investigates the Power of the Spirit
NEWS:
Airnews - Keep up to date with aviation news from around the World
Civil Scene - News and views on the current civil aviation scene, as compiled by our correspondent, Alan J. Wright
Airpower - Current military matters at home and abroad as compiled by leading aviation journalist John Fricker
REGULARS:
Air Register - Alan J. Wright lists the recent changes to the UK civil aviation register
Airband - Graham Duke tunes-in to the airwaves to provide the latest in airband radio/ATC news
Military Markings - The latest batch of UK military serial changes, as compiled by Peter R. March
Show-business - Mark Ashley provides the latest news on the fast-moving air display scene
Airshow calendar - Aircraft Illustrated's first exclusive fully detailed programme of air events across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for 1996, as compiled by Peter R. March
Airmart - Do you need some last-minute ideas for that 'special' Christmas gift? With the season of goodwill fast approaching, we review a bumper crop of books, videos, kits ... and much more. Graham Stride, Gary Numan, James Goulding and Ashley Beard bring you some of the aviation goods that are on the market
Airview/Preservation News - Preservation news from around the UK, compiled by Peter R. March
Bulgarian brief - In the second ot' his exclusive excursions into eastern Europe, Adrian Balch uncovers the troubled fortunes of the Bulgarian Air Force, still struggling to maintain operations after its country's independence in 1989
'What's so wrong with the UC10?' - Before the House of Commons on 22 July 1964, Sir Arthur Harvey described the affair as 'one of the worst messes seen in the house for many years.' Archie Jackson recalls the troubled development of the Vickers VC10, a much-lauded aircraft that never quite shook off the political debacle that coloured its launch
First of the Few - The argument continues; the debate is over 50 year's old and will never be resolved. What is certain is that when 'the many' turn to remember 'the few' that fought over the skies of Britain in Life in
Life in the Fast Lane - Our very own Murray Walker, racing commentator Frank B. Mormillo reports from the 'pit-lane' on the ups and downs of the Reno Air Races, the World's most famous flying competition. Unlimited lens action by the author
'Reds'in South Africa - Aircraft Illustrated brings you the first air-to-air photographs of the historic Red A rrows tour of South Africa. Words by Mervyn Wynne Jones, photography by SAC Pete Mobbs
Dubai '95 - Tim Ripley reports from the Middle East on all the news and views from Ais important aviation trade show 1940, the Hurricane is too often eclipsed by its more celebrated partner, the Spitfire. In an effort to redress the balance, Francois Prins looks buck at file modest beginnings and remarkable achievements of one of the RAI's finest fighters
Home, home on the range - Denis J. Calvert/Inter-Air Press drawls the short straw and heads off to the Weapons Range at RAF Tain to experience what it is like to be at the wrong end of a Tornado attack ? just ask the sheep!
845 Salute - 845 Naval Air Squadron celebrated un 50th Anniversary this November Patrick Alien looks back over the last 50 years at the chequered history of the Squadron
Bourne-again! - Bournemouth International Airport is just falling into its redevelopment stride as the result of a recent take- over. Roger Halls talks to Douglas Wilson, the airport's managing director
'Co-operative Jaguar' - A photo-report by Eric Katerburg
'Great Times. Great Fares' - ValuJet - an American success story. It has been termed 'the airline for the 21st century' and its unique approach to air travel has earned the operator unprecedented success in the United States. Eryl Crump examines the rise and rise of ValuJet, the dynamic, low-fare, 'no-frills' US carrier
Britain's answer to budget flight? - Easy Jet takes the high road - inspired by the success of ValuJet,UK carrier Easy Jet took to the skies last month hi the hope of mirroring the success of its American counter-part. Niall Booth was on the inaugural flight to Glasgow and gives his verdict on its cheap and cheerful approach
B777 update - News extra on the latest Boeing 777 orders and the recent delivery of the first General Electric-powered example to British Airways
FEATURES:
Spirit in the sky - The H-l^ Spirit stealth bomber is the World's most sophisticated and expensive aircraft. But is it cost-effective or is it merely a weirdly-shaped 'white elephant'? And are manufacturer claims that one B-2 is worth 37 conventional aircraft realistic. Mark Ashley investigates the Power of the Spirit
NEWS:
Airnews - Keep up to date with aviation news from around the World
Civil Scene - News and views on the current civil aviation scene, as compiled by our correspondent, Alan J. Wright
Airpower - Current military matters at home and abroad as compiled by leading aviation journalist John Fricker
REGULARS:
Air Register - Alan J. Wright lists the recent changes to the UK civil aviation register
Airband - Graham Duke tunes-in to the airwaves to provide the latest in airband radio/ATC news
Military Markings - The latest batch of UK military serial changes, as compiled by Peter R. March
Show-business - Mark Ashley provides the latest news on the fast-moving air display scene
Airshow calendar - Aircraft Illustrated's first exclusive fully detailed programme of air events across Great Britain and Northern Ireland for 1996, as compiled by Peter R. March
Airmart - Do you need some last-minute ideas for that 'special' Christmas gift? With the season of goodwill fast approaching, we review a bumper crop of books, videos, kits ... and much more. Graham Stride, Gary Numan, James Goulding and Ashley Beard bring you some of the aviation goods that are on the market
Airview/Preservation News - Preservation news from around the UK, compiled by Peter R. March
Bulgarian brief - In the second ot' his exclusive excursions into eastern Europe, Adrian Balch uncovers the troubled fortunes of the Bulgarian Air Force, still struggling to maintain operations after its country's independence in 1989
'What's so wrong with the UC10?' - Before the House of Commons on 22 July 1964, Sir Arthur Harvey described the affair as 'one of the worst messes seen in the house for many years.' Archie Jackson recalls the troubled development of the Vickers VC10, a much-lauded aircraft that never quite shook off the political debacle that coloured its launch
First of the Few - The argument continues; the debate is over 50 year's old and will never be resolved. What is certain is that when 'the many' turn to remember 'the few' that fought over the skies of Britain in Life in
Life in the Fast Lane - Our very own Murray Walker, racing commentator Frank B. Mormillo reports from the 'pit-lane' on the ups and downs of the Reno Air Races, the World's most famous flying competition. Unlimited lens action by the author
'Reds'in South Africa - Aircraft Illustrated brings you the first air-to-air photographs of the historic Red A rrows tour of South Africa. Words by Mervyn Wynne Jones, photography by SAC Pete Mobbs
Dubai '95 - Tim Ripley reports from the Middle East on all the news and views from Ais important aviation trade show 1940, the Hurricane is too often eclipsed by its more celebrated partner, the Spitfire. In an effort to redress the balance, Francois Prins looks buck at file modest beginnings and remarkable achievements of one of the RAI's finest fighters
Home, home on the range - Denis J. Calvert/Inter-Air Press drawls the short straw and heads off to the Weapons Range at RAF Tain to experience what it is like to be at the wrong end of a Tornado attack ? just ask the sheep!
845 Salute - 845 Naval Air Squadron celebrated un 50th Anniversary this November Patrick Alien looks back over the last 50 years at the chequered history of the Squadron
Bourne-again! - Bournemouth International Airport is just falling into its redevelopment stride as the result of a recent take- over. Roger Halls talks to Douglas Wilson, the airport's managing director
'Co-operative Jaguar' - A photo-report by Eric Katerburg
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