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eatures Battle of Britain Tribute The BBMF and RAF are flying a Spitfire with a distinctively painted Eurofighter Typhoon this year to commemorate The Few. Biggin Hill Spitfire Photographer John Dibbs goes air-to-air with a beautifully restored Spitfire Vc that has flown recently from Biggin Hill. Night Life Mark Rourke reports from Bentwaters Cold War Museuma€ s recent night photography event. Victory over Japan A special section to mark the 70th anniversary of Allied victory over Japan and the end of World War Two. Spotlight: Hawker Hurricane This month Spotlight focuses on one of the most famous fighters in RAF history, the Hawker Hurricane. Sir Sydney Camma€ s timely creation bore the brunt of combat in the Battle of Britain and also served with distinction in Malta, North Africa and beyond. Later versions were adapted for ground attack operations. We examine the history of this essential weapon in the Allied arsenal. Regulars Manufacturers a€ English Electric Ken Ellis profiles the men behind the incredible Canberra and Lightning. FlyPost and a€~Opsa€ Board Readersa€ letters and dates for your diary. Airshow Memorable visits to major events at home and abroad. Airfields a€" Cleave Peter London describes the vital work of Cornwalla€ s RAF Cleave a€" training anti-aircraft gunners. Glory Days A L Palenski presents images of Mustangs serving with the USAAFa€ s Midlands-based 20th Fighter Group. Finals Vought Corsair and Grumman Avenger flying in the US.
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