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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
FEATURES Spitfire Girl The story of ATAa€ s female pilots, in particular the tale of centenarian aviatrix Mary Ellis, who delivered 400 of the iconic Spitfire to RAF bases on the front line, is told by Melody Foreman. Reputations: General Sir Ian Hamilton Great War historian, Peter Hart, assesses the career of General Hamilton, a highly capable officer handed the reins of command at what was the career-ending Gallipoli campaign and asks if he was unfairly judged for the results of the disastrous offensive. Honouring the Fallen Robert Mitchell returns to Britain at War with a feature marking the significant centenary anniversary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Stood at the Gates of Hell Professor of Naval History and regular Britain at War contributor, Eric Grove, looks at Operation Cerberus, the successful German attempt to push three of their major surface ships through the English Channel, and how the flotilla managed to escape the combined efforts of the Royal Navy and RAF. RAID ON COLOGNE: 1000 BOMBER RAID Special supplement The special supplement covers the 1000 bomber raid on Cologne, Steve Darlow presents the often harrowing accounts of the brave veterans who participated in the raid. 1000 Bomber Raid Losses In tribute to the men of Bomber Command, John Ash presents the human cost to the RAF sustained during the raid on Cologne. Epilogue Britain at War editor, Andy Saunders, concludes our commemorative coverage of the RAFa€ s first 1,000 bomber raid, with his thoughts on the valiant efforts of the RAF crews and on those caught under the rain of bombs. EDITORa€ S CHOICE Sandforda€ s Finest Hour Britain at War regular Steve Snelling presents a heroic tale of tragedy and triumph as a survivor of one of the worst disasters to befall Britaina€ s submarine service attempts the impossible in the 1918 raid on the German-held port of Zeebrugge. REGULARS News News, restorations, discoveries and events from around the World. Image of War In our first Image of War in this issue, we are transported to Rutland where a Cold War aircrew rushes to scramble their V-Bomber. First World War Diary Our ongoing monthly analysis of the key events of the Great War reaches May 1917. Image of War Our second Image of War photograph takes us to wartime Egypt, where New Zealand troops perform the legendary Ka Mate Haka in the desert sands. Fieldpost Your letters, input, and feedback. Battle of Britain in Colour A new regular series presenting images from the epic days of 1940. Recon Report Our editorial team scout out the latest military history titles, including our a€~Book of the Montha€ , an impressive guide to the history and development of the tank. Great War Gallantry Our monthly series looking at some of the gallantry awards listed in the London Gazette reaches May 1917, and includes the a€~Hero of the Montha€ as selected by Lord Ashcroft. War Artists Phil Jarman explores the art of John Piper, a painter with an unusual wartime role. Militaria Monthly Mark Khan looks at the collecting of First World War ordnance, including the all-important safety considerations of such collecting. First World War in Objects This month we look at the famous a€~Old Billa€ character of the war through his representation in a car mascot.
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