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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Competition
WIN! A superb print of 'At The Going Down Of The Sun' and a copy of the fascinating 'Art of Aviation' DVD, courtesy of ITVV and Robin Smith, in our great competition! Plus we have 24 runners-up prizes of the DVD only. Turn to page 43 for details of how to take part.
Regulars
News... News... News...
'Merlins' are go!; 'Huey' arrives in the UK; Spitfire in the park; Cosford's 'Cold War' takes shape; Transatlantic Vimy; Lightning group's moving tribute; 'Double whammy' for Highlands museum; Heinkel from the lake; Messerschmitt written off; Stratojet roll-out; Harriers up for disposal and much, much, more!
Over Here
Junior Aircrew - Pete Bodle details how a group of Norfolk lads took part in wartime 'Ops'.
Over Here
USAAF and USAF airfield in Norfolk, part two.
In Focus: Eject! Eject!
Over the past 50 years or so, ejection seats have saved thousands of lives and have become historic items in their own right. We talk to the people who build, maintain and collect them.
Ejection seat pioneer Martin-Baker still operates a pair of Gloster Meteors for its work - Jarrod Cotter pays a visit.
Nick Parker introduces the pastime of collecting 'bang' seats.
With the increasing number of jet 'warbirds', the need for expert care of ejection seats is ever-pressing. Ken Ellis took a master-class with Seatstar.
FlyPost - mailbag
What's New - product reviews
We Salute You - obituaries and memorials
Airshow
Debuts at 'Flying Legends', plus previews of forthcoming events, along with all the airshow dates.
'Ops' Board - events and happenings
Touring Guide No.11 - Duxford
Museums - Echoes from the east
Nigel Price pays homage to the Vietnam 'warbirds' on show at Dayton, Ohio.
Features
Something for you?
The 'Faces from the Blue' calendar has been launched to help the Blond McIndoe burns charity, as Ken Ellis reports.
The Art of Aviation
ITVV introduces the company's latest DVD, which offers a fascinating mix of aviation art and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft.
Still Going Strong
Gordon Thorburn tells the moving story of a 100-plus 'ops' Avro Lancaster and her many crews.
'Ton-up' Club
Find out about a new book detailing all the Lancasters that completed 100 sorties, plus an exclusive offer for FlyPast readers.
A Million Thanks
Jarrod Cotter reports on the spectacular National Commemoration Day celebrations in London.
A Vulcan's Life and Times
The service life of XM594 is reviewed by Newark Air Museum's Bill O'Sullivan.
Cover Stories
Poppies over the Palace
Jarrod Cotter reports on National Commemoration Day - the culmination of an impressive week-long programme to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Main cover image: The BBMF's Avro Lancaster soon after flying down The Mall - note the poppies on the edge of the bomb bay.
Eject! Eject!
Martin-Baker's Meteors In Focus
Liberator Country
We take a look at the US airfields of Norfolk - famous as the wartime home of many B-24 units
WIN! A superb print of 'At The Going Down Of The Sun' and a copy of the fascinating 'Art of Aviation' DVD, courtesy of ITVV and Robin Smith, in our great competition! Plus we have 24 runners-up prizes of the DVD only. Turn to page 43 for details of how to take part.
Regulars
News... News... News...
'Merlins' are go!; 'Huey' arrives in the UK; Spitfire in the park; Cosford's 'Cold War' takes shape; Transatlantic Vimy; Lightning group's moving tribute; 'Double whammy' for Highlands museum; Heinkel from the lake; Messerschmitt written off; Stratojet roll-out; Harriers up for disposal and much, much, more!
Over Here
Junior Aircrew - Pete Bodle details how a group of Norfolk lads took part in wartime 'Ops'.
Over Here
USAAF and USAF airfield in Norfolk, part two.
In Focus: Eject! Eject!
Over the past 50 years or so, ejection seats have saved thousands of lives and have become historic items in their own right. We talk to the people who build, maintain and collect them.
Ejection seat pioneer Martin-Baker still operates a pair of Gloster Meteors for its work - Jarrod Cotter pays a visit.
Nick Parker introduces the pastime of collecting 'bang' seats.
With the increasing number of jet 'warbirds', the need for expert care of ejection seats is ever-pressing. Ken Ellis took a master-class with Seatstar.
FlyPost - mailbag
What's New - product reviews
We Salute You - obituaries and memorials
Airshow
Debuts at 'Flying Legends', plus previews of forthcoming events, along with all the airshow dates.
'Ops' Board - events and happenings
Touring Guide No.11 - Duxford
Museums - Echoes from the east
Nigel Price pays homage to the Vietnam 'warbirds' on show at Dayton, Ohio.
Features
Something for you?
The 'Faces from the Blue' calendar has been launched to help the Blond McIndoe burns charity, as Ken Ellis reports.
The Art of Aviation
ITVV introduces the company's latest DVD, which offers a fascinating mix of aviation art and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft.
Still Going Strong
Gordon Thorburn tells the moving story of a 100-plus 'ops' Avro Lancaster and her many crews.
'Ton-up' Club
Find out about a new book detailing all the Lancasters that completed 100 sorties, plus an exclusive offer for FlyPast readers.
A Million Thanks
Jarrod Cotter reports on the spectacular National Commemoration Day celebrations in London.
A Vulcan's Life and Times
The service life of XM594 is reviewed by Newark Air Museum's Bill O'Sullivan.
Cover Stories
Poppies over the Palace
Jarrod Cotter reports on National Commemoration Day - the culmination of an impressive week-long programme to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Main cover image: The BBMF's Avro Lancaster soon after flying down The Mall - note the poppies on the edge of the bomb bay.
Eject! Eject!
Martin-Baker's Meteors In Focus
Liberator Country
We take a look at the US airfields of Norfolk - famous as the wartime home of many B-24 units
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