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Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > FlyPast > 2008 > FlyPast April 2008

	Flypast - April 2008 - SOLD OUT Ref: BACKISSFP-321 RAF at 90 Wing Leaders - How did they rate? Well-known author and historian Norman Franks analyses what made a good airborne tactician. Master Pilot Robin Brooks pays tribute to the late Ludwik Steinke, a determined and gifted pilot. 'A Shaky Do' Bomb aimer Flt Lt George M Wade remembers a traumatic return form the fateful Bomber Command raid on Nuremberg in March 1944. Buccaneer Half-Century Hard to believe, but the 'Bucc' is 50. Daniel Ford looks at the type's early days. Grounded Forthwith! Just what was going wrong with 244 Squadron's Wellingtons? J S Heslop was on the 'receiving end'. You Won't Catch Me in Malta! Bruce Blanche, Bill Simpson and David Ross conclude their re-examination of the case of Spitfire pilot Sgt 'Bud' Walcott. Taking to the Silk - Twice Lt Melvin V Corley survived two bale-outs, once from an F-51 over Korea and later from an F-104. Warren E Thompson describes his lucky breaks. 400mp on a Budget Frank B Mormillo looks at Will Whiteside's Yak unlimited racer. Regulars News News News 'Mossie' to visit the UK?; Vulcan XH558 hits economic 'turbulence'; CAF Thunderbolt rebuild in Texas; Gannet leaves Flambards; Air Atlantique to end DC-3 passenger flights?; Smithsonian receives $15m windfall; Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight Sea Fury offered for sale; Bentley Priory Lightning sold; 'Zero' look-alike for France; Typhoon breezes into Hendon; Tiger Moth flies in Israel; UK airshow cancellations; Museum of Flight's Grumman FM-2 Wildcat comes together; 'JP' lands at Popham, and much, much more! In Focus - Republic Thunderbolt Chance Encounter In February 1945 Lt David Fox and his P-47 were in the right place at the right time. As Warren E Thompson explains, the young pilot made a name for himself by shooting down an Arado Ar 234 jet bomber. Chrysler 'Bolt-on The awesome XP-47H and its V-16 engine. P-47 Survivors Nigel Price details the world's population of Thunderbolts. Bolt in the Blue Lone Star Flight Museum's Chief Pilot, Tom Gregory, talks to Nigel Price about flying the P-47. Ultimate 'Jug' End of the line, the XP-72 - and just why were they called 'Jugs'? Brazil's Veterans Nigel Price examines the warpaint and markings of Brazilian P-47s flown in combat during World War Two. Museums - Redhill Ken Ellis and Duncan Cubitt report from the UK's latest aviation museum. Museums - North American Options A selection of venues to visit in the USA and Canada; chosen by Jarrod Cotter. We Salute You - In memoriam FlyPost - Readers' letters 'Ops Board - Where to go, what to see Cover Stories Lone Star's Thunderbolt 'Tarheel Hal' heads up our special study of the Republic P-47 RAF at 90 We celebrate the RAF's 90th anniversary - that's Ibsley's Wing Leader, Wg Cdr I R Gleed, with his personalised Spitfire Buccaneer Half-Century Surely the 'Bucc' isn't 50 yet! Yes it is, and we mark the occasion Visit the Flypast home page Price: £3.80

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