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Preserved Camels: Peter Cooksley recalls the history and current state of the six remaining Sopwith Camels. Preservation Project: Ken Ellis reports on the two intriguing replicas being built by the Wessex Aviation Society. Preservation News: More news on preserved aircraft from our eager beavers out in the field. Museums of the World: Brazil is a rising air power, with several excellent aviation museums. Bob Ogden reports. Spencer Flack talks to the Editor about his Warbirds and some of the problems associated with keeping them running. Flight test: In the first of another occasional series in which pilots reminisce about aircraft they have flown. Tony Harold recalls the Aeronca C-3. Big Bad Bonnie: The B-25 Mitchell "Big Bad Bonnie" has made a triumphant return to the air and is all set for a full scale display season in 1982. Roger Wright shot the air-to-air colour and reports on progress. G-FURY: Spencer Flock's beautifully restored Sea Fury was sadly lost in a crash landing this year. In this double page colour shot by Jeremy Flack (no relation) we pay tribute to the man who has done so much for aircraft restoration. The Beech Staggerwing: Michael Hardy reviews the history of one of the fastest biplanes of the pre-war era. Engines: L J K Setright recalls the highlights of pre war record breaking engine development. FlyPost Your views on aircraft matters. Aviation Archaeology: Peter Moron's report on the archaeology scene. Bookshelf: Chaz Bowyer reports on more new books. Britain's Buy-planes: Andy Sounders tells the story of two Spitfires which were paid for by public subscription during WW11. The Rare Kind: In his series on heroes of the air Chaz Bowyer tells the story of Lt. Col Leon Vance who flew just two combat missions. Between the Wars Fighters: In his series on fighter aircraft of the 1919-1939 era, Tony Harold recalls the modest achievements of the Nieuport Nighthawk and Nightjar. COVER: Main picture: Spencer Flack's Sea Fury G-FURY captured by the camera of Jeremy Flack. INSET: The Fighter Wing's Beech Staggerwing in the air. For Michael Hardy's story see page 36.
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