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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Griffon's Growl
Andrew Thomas describes the Griffon-Spitfire's first major success over the Luftwaffe.
And Another Thing...
Ken Ellis has woken up to a disturbing trend in RAF aircraft and launches a competition to counter it!
First and Last
Gp Capt J D 'Jock' Heron OBE recollects how he had the honour to fly the last F-86F Sabre in USAF service.
The Party's Over!
Coert Munk reports on the recent - and well-received - 'Dak-fest' in the Netherlands.
Cover Stories
Schneider Trophy
We celebrate the forthcoming 75th anniversary of Great Britain's outright win of the famous trophy - see page 38.
USAF's Last F-86F Sabre
The last F-86F in USAF service was flown by an RAF pilot - see page 74.
Men Behind the Medals
In the latest of our highly popular series we learn of some 'Conspicuous Gallantry' over Biscay - see page 20.
Regulars
Over 12 pages of the latest news!
Thunder City to launch four Lightnings; Queen's Birthday flypast of 49 RAF aircraft; B-17 Swamp Ghost salvaged; Warbird centre opens in Ottawa; 'Brisfit' flies; Mitchell departs UK; 'Ace's' Mustang re-created... and much more!
Men Behind the Medals
Graham Pitchfork outlines the exploits of navigator/wireless operator Charles Corder.
What's New - products and books
Glory Days
Jarrod Cotter spotlights the three consecutive winning RAF Supermarine seaplanes in the Schneider Trophy, plus some of the event's other British participants.
Our Very Own - 613 Squadron
R A Scholefield begins a two-parter on the illustrious career of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron.
Airshow - UK dates and recent highlights
We Salute You - obituaries and memorials
Touring Guide - Farnborough Air Sciences
FlyPost - readers' letters
'Ops' Board - where to go, things to do
Museums - Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Andrew Breeden visits Pigeon Forge Airport and its newly-founded museum.
32-page Luftwaffe 'Wings of the Eagle' Supplement
Northern Flank
Robert Dixon examines the myth and reality of a 'forgotten' Battle of Britain air battle.
Spitfire or Messerschmitt?
Bf 109 'ace' Hans-Ekkehard Bob's view of the debate. Nicholas Wright talked to him about his exploits.
Bear Bait Over Russia
Willi L Kriessman, Sgt Pilot of the Luftwaffe's KG53, talks of his experiences to James P Busha.
Captive Eagles
The RAF Museum in London has the world's premier collection of German World War Two aircraft on display. Nigel Price charts their history. Duncan Cubitt photography.
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Four fantastic competitions! Up for grabs this month we have a genuine copy of the 1929 Schneider Trophy programme, six copies of Heroic Endeavour from Grub Street, six copies of Gloster Meteor courtesy of Midland Publishing - see page 42 - and three of our world-famous 'goody bags' containing Ã
Andrew Thomas describes the Griffon-Spitfire's first major success over the Luftwaffe.
And Another Thing...
Ken Ellis has woken up to a disturbing trend in RAF aircraft and launches a competition to counter it!
First and Last
Gp Capt J D 'Jock' Heron OBE recollects how he had the honour to fly the last F-86F Sabre in USAF service.
The Party's Over!
Coert Munk reports on the recent - and well-received - 'Dak-fest' in the Netherlands.
Cover Stories
Schneider Trophy
We celebrate the forthcoming 75th anniversary of Great Britain's outright win of the famous trophy - see page 38.
USAF's Last F-86F Sabre
The last F-86F in USAF service was flown by an RAF pilot - see page 74.
Men Behind the Medals
In the latest of our highly popular series we learn of some 'Conspicuous Gallantry' over Biscay - see page 20.
Regulars
Over 12 pages of the latest news!
Thunder City to launch four Lightnings; Queen's Birthday flypast of 49 RAF aircraft; B-17 Swamp Ghost salvaged; Warbird centre opens in Ottawa; 'Brisfit' flies; Mitchell departs UK; 'Ace's' Mustang re-created... and much more!
Men Behind the Medals
Graham Pitchfork outlines the exploits of navigator/wireless operator Charles Corder.
What's New - products and books
Glory Days
Jarrod Cotter spotlights the three consecutive winning RAF Supermarine seaplanes in the Schneider Trophy, plus some of the event's other British participants.
Our Very Own - 613 Squadron
R A Scholefield begins a two-parter on the illustrious career of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron.
Airshow - UK dates and recent highlights
We Salute You - obituaries and memorials
Touring Guide - Farnborough Air Sciences
FlyPost - readers' letters
'Ops' Board - where to go, things to do
Museums - Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Andrew Breeden visits Pigeon Forge Airport and its newly-founded museum.
32-page Luftwaffe 'Wings of the Eagle' Supplement
Northern Flank
Robert Dixon examines the myth and reality of a 'forgotten' Battle of Britain air battle.
Spitfire or Messerschmitt?
Bf 109 'ace' Hans-Ekkehard Bob's view of the debate. Nicholas Wright talked to him about his exploits.
Bear Bait Over Russia
Willi L Kriessman, Sgt Pilot of the Luftwaffe's KG53, talks of his experiences to James P Busha.
Captive Eagles
The RAF Museum in London has the world's premier collection of German World War Two aircraft on display. Nigel Price charts their history. Duncan Cubitt photography.
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Four fantastic competitions! Up for grabs this month we have a genuine copy of the 1929 Schneider Trophy programme, six copies of Heroic Endeavour from Grub Street, six copies of Gloster Meteor courtesy of Midland Publishing - see page 42 - and three of our world-famous 'goody bags' containing Ã
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