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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Bolt from the Blue - The P-47 Thunderbolt may lack the grace of the Spitfire or Mustang, but it has ano-nonsense charm that makes it a unique and much sought-after warbird on thje airshow circuit. One of the most admired examples is flown by the Santa Monica Museum of Flying, as captured by the camera of JOHN DIBBS (see pages 47-49)
The Second Coming - In the run-up to its delivery to the RAF later this year (?), Frank B. Mormillo reviews the latest incarnation of the seemingly immortal Hercules, the C-130J
Caribbean Dream - Mark Ashley chills-cut in Mon- tego Bay, courtesy Air Jamaica ? all in the line of duty you understand
Thai jump - The Royal Thai Navy has 'gone vertical' with the delivery of nine ex-Spanish Navy Harriers. Meanwhile. the'Armada itself has witnessed a significant increase in its capability with the introduction of radar-equipped EAV-SB Harrier II Plus aircraft. Andy Evans has the details
Airband - Graham Duke turns on and tunes in to deliver the latest ATC news
Military Marking s- Peter March compiles the latest batch of UK military serial changes
Air Register - Alan J. Wright lists the recent changes to the UK civil aviation market
Airnews - This month's top news stories from around the world
Civil Scene - Airline and airliner news compiled by our correspondent Alan J. Wright
Airpower - John Fricker reports on military matters, home and abroad
Show-biz - The Ostend tragedy sadly overshadows this month's airshow news. Mark Ashley has the latest details. Plus, the Aircraft Illustrated 'where to go' guide for the next four weeks
Show reports - Our roving team of reporters give their verdict on a variety of events throughout June and July, from Oulu in Finland to Flying Legends at Duxford
Royal Tattoo-review and check-list - The Stealth bomber may well have stolen the show, but this year's Royal International Air Tattoo had much more on offer, as Mark Ashley relates. Comprehensive check-list by Ben Dunnell
UK and International calendars - You will not find a more comprehensive listing of UK and overseas airshows in 1997. Peter R. March has the time and the place
Sheffield Wings-day - At long last Sheffield has its own dedicated 'City Airport'. B. Woodward was there on 10 June to capture the official opening
A day in the life of RAF Leeming - Derek Bower visits RAF Leeming, one of two bases now entrusted with the protection of the UK An- Defence region
Asia Major - Continuing the 'world' theme to this month's issue, Peter R. Foster traces the 50-year evolution of Malaysia Airlines
Just Four Fun - How do you celebrate a 50th anniversary with style? Swissair has the answer. Hire a DC-4, paint it in your colours and re-enact the pioneering flights of half a century ago. Graham Robson enjoys the nostalgia of it all
The guns of Oulunsalo - Kieron Pilbeam, Chris Knott and Simon Watson catch up with changes affecting the Finnish Air Force, including the introduction of its latest acquisition, the F-18 Hornet
The Embassador's reception - G-EMBA, the first UK-registered Embraer Emb-145, has been delivered to British Regional Airlines. Eryl Crump previews the Brazilian-jet's entry into service
Man-made - Eryl Crump and Alan Wright mark both the 15th and 50th anniversaries of Manx Airlines. Confused? All is made clear on pages 34-35 (we think!)
The Second Coming - In the run-up to its delivery to the RAF later this year (?), Frank B. Mormillo reviews the latest incarnation of the seemingly immortal Hercules, the C-130J
Caribbean Dream - Mark Ashley chills-cut in Mon- tego Bay, courtesy Air Jamaica ? all in the line of duty you understand
Thai jump - The Royal Thai Navy has 'gone vertical' with the delivery of nine ex-Spanish Navy Harriers. Meanwhile. the'Armada itself has witnessed a significant increase in its capability with the introduction of radar-equipped EAV-SB Harrier II Plus aircraft. Andy Evans has the details
Airband - Graham Duke turns on and tunes in to deliver the latest ATC news
Military Marking s- Peter March compiles the latest batch of UK military serial changes
Air Register - Alan J. Wright lists the recent changes to the UK civil aviation market
Airnews - This month's top news stories from around the world
Civil Scene - Airline and airliner news compiled by our correspondent Alan J. Wright
Airpower - John Fricker reports on military matters, home and abroad
Show-biz - The Ostend tragedy sadly overshadows this month's airshow news. Mark Ashley has the latest details. Plus, the Aircraft Illustrated 'where to go' guide for the next four weeks
Show reports - Our roving team of reporters give their verdict on a variety of events throughout June and July, from Oulu in Finland to Flying Legends at Duxford
Royal Tattoo-review and check-list - The Stealth bomber may well have stolen the show, but this year's Royal International Air Tattoo had much more on offer, as Mark Ashley relates. Comprehensive check-list by Ben Dunnell
UK and International calendars - You will not find a more comprehensive listing of UK and overseas airshows in 1997. Peter R. March has the time and the place
Sheffield Wings-day - At long last Sheffield has its own dedicated 'City Airport'. B. Woodward was there on 10 June to capture the official opening
A day in the life of RAF Leeming - Derek Bower visits RAF Leeming, one of two bases now entrusted with the protection of the UK An- Defence region
Asia Major - Continuing the 'world' theme to this month's issue, Peter R. Foster traces the 50-year evolution of Malaysia Airlines
Just Four Fun - How do you celebrate a 50th anniversary with style? Swissair has the answer. Hire a DC-4, paint it in your colours and re-enact the pioneering flights of half a century ago. Graham Robson enjoys the nostalgia of it all
The guns of Oulunsalo - Kieron Pilbeam, Chris Knott and Simon Watson catch up with changes affecting the Finnish Air Force, including the introduction of its latest acquisition, the F-18 Hornet
The Embassador's reception - G-EMBA, the first UK-registered Embraer Emb-145, has been delivered to British Regional Airlines. Eryl Crump previews the Brazilian-jet's entry into service
Man-made - Eryl Crump and Alan Wright mark both the 15th and 50th anniversaries of Manx Airlines. Confused? All is made clear on pages 34-35 (we think!)
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