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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Souvenir Supplement
As the Hawker Hurricane turns 70 years young, we pay tribute to this very special aircraft. Within this 24-page special section you will find: Ken Ellis' salute to the prototype - page 2; Simon Gifford's report on the last Hurricane operational flights - page 4; Bob Dunn's review of the type's armament and payload - page 10; Andrew Thomas tells the story of Jack Storey, one of the last Hurricane pilots to leave Rangoon before it fell - page 12; Mukund Murty takes us on a tactical recce sortie in search of the Japanese in 1944 - page 15; Daniel Ford presents a portfolio of Hurricanes that served with other nations - page 20, and Nigel Price looks at Hurricane survivors around the world - page 22.
Regulars
News... News... News...
Valiant and Liberator on the move at the RAF Museum; Second 'Stormbird' flies; Yankee Air Museum post-fire; Blue plaque for 'RJ'; new livery for popular Spitfire; 'Huey' makes UK debut; Hawker Sea Fury flies in the US; 'Lost' Spitfire emerges; Cosford's 'Cold War' hall progress; Hudson's new paint scheme; Australian Mustang under threat; Hunter on the move and much, much, more!
Airshow
Reports from the top events around the world: B-17s Thunder over Michigan, Queensland International Airshow, Oshkosh, Sandown and Barrow, plus previews of forthcoming events, along with all the airshow dates.
In Focus: Republic F-105 Thunderchief
As the remarkable F-105 gets ready to celebrate its 50th birthday, we turn our attention on Republic attack jet.
Nigel Price looks at the Thunderchief's development.
F-105D cutaway drawing.
Two MiG-killing Thunderchiefs can be found on show at Dayton, Ohio. Nigel Price takes a look.
Glory Days
From David George comes a portfolio of nose-art from a RCAF Halifax squadron.
What's New - product reviews
FlyPost - mailbag
Museums - Finnish Aviation Museum
David Willis samples Finland's varied aviation heritage.
'Ops' Board - events and happenings
Touring Guide No.12 - Solent Sky
The Way We Were
Our spotlight on the heritage of current RAF units turns on 13 Squadron.
Features
Mr Martin's and Mr Baker's Aeroplanes
Al Duggan describes the early history of Martin-Baker.
Timeless Test-beds
The classic Gloster Meteor has played a key role in the success of Martin-Baker's pioneering work with aircraft escape systems - Jarrod Cotter explains all.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Robin J Brookes outlines the history of two lesser-known Maltese airfields - Qrendi and Xewkija.
Much to Do!
Ken Ellis reports on the final countdown to the 'Merlins over Malta' event.
Back From The Drink?
An exciting plan to salvage a Hurricane from off the Libyan coast is revealed by Simon Dufton.
Power to the People
'CockpitFest' No.6 was deemed a great success - Ken Ellis tells why.
Presentation Heritage
No.72 Squadron is honouring its illustrious past, as Flt Lt Erik Mannings explains.
'Tante Ju' turns 75
Nigel Price charts the world's remaining Junkers Ju 52 transports.
Cover Stories
Free inside!
Our free 24-page salute to the Hawker Hurricane is contained within this issue!
Halifax nose-art
A portfolio of nose-art from a RCAF Halifax squadron, care of David George - page 64.
In Focus: F-105 Thunderchief
We look at the development of Republic's awesome attack jet - page 57.
Thunder over Michigan
Massed gathering of B-17s in aid of the Yankee Air Museum - page 38.
The Way We Were
Albert Ball and 'Vigilant 13' - page 94.
As the Hawker Hurricane turns 70 years young, we pay tribute to this very special aircraft. Within this 24-page special section you will find: Ken Ellis' salute to the prototype - page 2; Simon Gifford's report on the last Hurricane operational flights - page 4; Bob Dunn's review of the type's armament and payload - page 10; Andrew Thomas tells the story of Jack Storey, one of the last Hurricane pilots to leave Rangoon before it fell - page 12; Mukund Murty takes us on a tactical recce sortie in search of the Japanese in 1944 - page 15; Daniel Ford presents a portfolio of Hurricanes that served with other nations - page 20, and Nigel Price looks at Hurricane survivors around the world - page 22.
Regulars
News... News... News...
Valiant and Liberator on the move at the RAF Museum; Second 'Stormbird' flies; Yankee Air Museum post-fire; Blue plaque for 'RJ'; new livery for popular Spitfire; 'Huey' makes UK debut; Hawker Sea Fury flies in the US; 'Lost' Spitfire emerges; Cosford's 'Cold War' hall progress; Hudson's new paint scheme; Australian Mustang under threat; Hunter on the move and much, much, more!
Airshow
Reports from the top events around the world: B-17s Thunder over Michigan, Queensland International Airshow, Oshkosh, Sandown and Barrow, plus previews of forthcoming events, along with all the airshow dates.
In Focus: Republic F-105 Thunderchief
As the remarkable F-105 gets ready to celebrate its 50th birthday, we turn our attention on Republic attack jet.
Nigel Price looks at the Thunderchief's development.
F-105D cutaway drawing.
Two MiG-killing Thunderchiefs can be found on show at Dayton, Ohio. Nigel Price takes a look.
Glory Days
From David George comes a portfolio of nose-art from a RCAF Halifax squadron.
What's New - product reviews
FlyPost - mailbag
Museums - Finnish Aviation Museum
David Willis samples Finland's varied aviation heritage.
'Ops' Board - events and happenings
Touring Guide No.12 - Solent Sky
The Way We Were
Our spotlight on the heritage of current RAF units turns on 13 Squadron.
Features
Mr Martin's and Mr Baker's Aeroplanes
Al Duggan describes the early history of Martin-Baker.
Timeless Test-beds
The classic Gloster Meteor has played a key role in the success of Martin-Baker's pioneering work with aircraft escape systems - Jarrod Cotter explains all.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Robin J Brookes outlines the history of two lesser-known Maltese airfields - Qrendi and Xewkija.
Much to Do!
Ken Ellis reports on the final countdown to the 'Merlins over Malta' event.
Back From The Drink?
An exciting plan to salvage a Hurricane from off the Libyan coast is revealed by Simon Dufton.
Power to the People
'CockpitFest' No.6 was deemed a great success - Ken Ellis tells why.
Presentation Heritage
No.72 Squadron is honouring its illustrious past, as Flt Lt Erik Mannings explains.
'Tante Ju' turns 75
Nigel Price charts the world's remaining Junkers Ju 52 transports.
Cover Stories
Free inside!
Our free 24-page salute to the Hawker Hurricane is contained within this issue!
Halifax nose-art
A portfolio of nose-art from a RCAF Halifax squadron, care of David George - page 64.
In Focus: F-105 Thunderchief
We look at the development of Republic's awesome attack jet - page 57.
Thunder over Michigan
Massed gathering of B-17s in aid of the Yankee Air Museum - page 38.
The Way We Were
Albert Ball and 'Vigilant 13' - page 94.
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