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Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > FlyPast > 2009 > FlyPast August 2009

	Flypast - August 2009 Ref: BACKISSFP-337 News B-25 Mitchell back in the air 'Blue Nose' Mustang rolled out 'Texas Raiders' power up Sea Fury arrives at Duxford Second Spartan for the UK Order of Lenin sold News on other pages Royal Air Force Museum's superb FE.2 bomber Hangar 11's P-40 takes role in 'Red Tails' movie What really happened to Victor 'Teasin' Tina' at Bruntingthorpe Features Mud, Rain and Blackouts Tim Grace recounts the experiences of a Ninth Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt unit during its stay in the UK. Hard-working Warbirds Nigel Price talks to Peter Teichman about his incredible warbirds and flying in the filming of the 'Red Tails' movie. Victor to the Sky We reveal what really happened to Victor 'Teasin' Tina' at the recent fast taxi day at Bruntingthorpe. High Flyers Luftwaffe 'snooper' flights over Egypt in 1942 seemed invulnerable to interception. Andrew Thomas explains how the RAF rose to the challenge. The Horsemen Cometh! Frank B Mormillo profiles the three-ship Mustang team heading for the UK and a unique appearance at 'Flying Legends'. In Focus With Korea once again in the headlines, we present a trio of features on the 1950s 'hot' conflict from Warren E Thompson First and Last Sabre versus MiG - the first clash and the final show-down. MASH to the Rescue! Helicopters turned from novelty to necessity during the Korean conflict. Redbird Invaders 'Smart bombs' had their origins in Korea - we examine their genesis. Special Features - Battle of Britain François Prins presents a three-parter to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the epic film - 19 sides starting on page 18. Regulars From the Workshop A World War One bomber goes on show at Hendon, after nine decades. Our Very Own Bob Uppendaun examines 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron's courageous heritage through two famous surviving wartime airframes. 'Flying Leathernecks' Miramar is home to the only museum dedicated to US Marine Corps aviation, as Jarrod Cotter discovered. Ton-Up In August 1909 the world's first-ever air race was held near Reims. Don Berliner sets the scene. Airshow We report on the free airshow at Kjeller in Norway and look at the airshow calendar. 'Ops' Board Where to go and what to see. FlyPost Readers' letters and comments. Take to the Skies Our latest guide on where to fly in warbirds and classic aircraft. Win! Spitfire Cufflinks Your chance to win one of three pairs of rudder pedal cufflinks. Visit the Flypast home page Price: £4.10*

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