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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
attle of the Ruhr We commemorate the 70th anniversary of Bomber Commanda€ s spring campaign to destroy the Nazia€ s industrial heartland Setting the scene a€ history of the battle Hitting the target a€" Oboe and the Mosquito Halifax at war a€" 51 Squadron All the way on Lancs a€" 115 Squadron Wellington a€" not found wanting Stirlings a€" pressing on with 90 Squadron Dedication to Bomber Command Features A Mustang called a€~Spam Cana€ Frank Mormillo looks at the history of the Planes of Famea€ s famous P-51. Spitfire revival Engineers at the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have restored a rare mark of Spitfire to airworthy status. Paul Eden charts the airframea€ s history and tells of its rebuild. Life on the line Dave Branchett reveals what life was like keeping the troublesome Lightning jet serviceable in West Germany. Righting wrongs Christopher Reilley sets straight the story of his father a€" a Canadian member of the a€~Fewa€ . Upwards trajectory Matt Willis went to Yeovilton to find out about the Royal Navy Historic Flighta€ s plans for the new season, and beyond. Lancaster to fly Avro Lancaster a€~Just Janea€ is now being restored to fly at its Lincolnshire base. Steve Beebee talked to the team behind the project. News Spitfirea€ s first flight Duxford arrivals Argosy scrapping Hurricane takes shape Fw 190 for Collings Foundation Classic Air Force arrives at Newquay FlyPast Spotlight - Lockheed SR-71 a€~Blackbirda€ Origin and History A look at the a€~Cold Wara€ icona€ s history. Men Behind the Blackbird Four people at the sharp end of SR-71 operations tell their stories to Ben Dunnell. Blackbird in Profile Pete West artwork of a Vietnam veteran SR-71. Inside the SR-71 Cutaway artwork of a famous spy-plane. In Combat Warren Thompson describes an incredible long-range USAF Blackbird mission during the Yom Kippur War. Warriors A portfolio of SR-71 images. Regulars The Way We Were The history and heritage of the RAFa€ s 208 Squadron is examined by Andy Thomas. Museums - Maidenhead Heritage Centre Steve Beebee looks at a very special exhibition dedicated to the brave men and woman of the Air Transport Auxiliary. Glory Days Rare images from Mike Moloney of the South African Air Force during World War Two. Whata€ s New? The latest aviation books and products are given a test flight. FlyPost and a€~Opsa€ Board Readersa€ letters, plus more dates for your diary. From The Workshop Ken Ellis takes a tour around an exciting Douglas Havoc cockpit restoration project. Finals A warbird heritage flight in action.
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