Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
eatures Special a€~Opsa€ Halifax Patrick Otter recounts the exceptional wartime career of Halifax crew member Max Gaskin. Super Connie Richard Paver looks back on a recent visit to the UK from Breitlinga€ s magnificent Lockheed Super Constellation. Razorback Mustang John Sessions describes the history of his rare P-51B Mustang to Rachel Morris, with air-to-air photography from John Dibbs. Hammer of the Fleet Captain Eric a€~Winklea€ Brown remembers his time flying the Blackburn Buccaneer. Flying the Liberator Our resident warbird pilot Dave Unwin gets to grips with the Collings Foundationa€ s mighty B-24 Liberator Witchcraft. Spotlight - Avro Lancaster Origin and History A look at the history of the famous British bomber. Lineage compared We compare the Lancaster to both its predecessor and successor. Men Behind the Lancaster Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork profiles four Lancaster aircrew. Lancaster in Profile Artwork of Avro Lancaster III PA995 The Vulture Strikes! Roundels and Markings David Howley describes the bombera€ s wartime colours and markings. In Combat - 207 Squadron a€~Nata€ Bury outlines the up and downs of his Lancaster tour in the hard year of 1943. Warriors A look at some of the Lancaster bomber preserved in museums around the world. Regulars Whata€ s New The latest books, prints and other aviation collectibles receive the FlyPast verdict. Glory Days A portfolio of images of a€~Cold Wara€ jets based in Norway. For Valour Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork profiles VC recipient James Ward. Airfields - Essex Ken Ellis follows in the footsteps of the Romans and along the way discovers some interesting USAAF Ninth Air Force heritage. FlyPost and a€~Opsa€ Board Readersa€ letters and dates for your diary. Scampton Salute The latest in our series on aviation art describes how a visit to Scampton inspired John Hunter to pay tribute to the Dambusters. From the Workshop a€ Avro Cadet Mark Smith profiles Clint Martina€ s restoration of a rare Avro classic. Airshow Reports and images from shows in the UK and further afield. Finals Grumman Avenger.
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