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

	Flypast - July 2009 Ref: BACKISSFP-336 Features No Finer Epitaph Barry M Marsden relates the intense career of Flt Lt Norman Taylor, Battle of Britain 'ace' and Condor-killer. Tribute to a Kiwi 'Ace' Brendon Deere, owner of Spitfire PV270 - restored in honour of his uncle New Zealand fighter 'ace' Air Cdr Alan Deere - talks to Jarrod Cotter about the project. That Nelson Spirit! Ian McLachlan concludes the story of 'Wen' Nelson, a versatile fighter pilot. 'Foxy Lady' Flies the Flag Half a century after the type entered service, Sea Vixen 'Foxy Lady' is ready to do her part to celebrate the centenary of British naval aviation. Hugh Trevor reports. Getting Ready to Roll Hugh Trevor visits the team working hard to return Sea Vixen XJ494 to motive power. Spirit of North Weald Ken Ellis reports on the unveiling of the Battle of Britain station's 'gate guardian' and the rich heritage it represents. News Spitfire arrives in Sweden Dauntless from the deep Two new P-40 Warhawk fliers Defiant on the move Glass wall for Hendon hall Typhoon arrives at Duxford News on other pages New Zealand's 'ace' Spitfire 'Intrepid's' restoration marathon Prague's Technical Museum gets ready for curtain up North Weald's Hurricane legacy In Focus Special features on the incomparable Harrier 'jump-jet' in its 40th year of RAF service Glimpsing the Future Rowland White describes an early moment when the Fleet Air Arm was introduced to the aircraft that would reshape its future - the Harrier. Hovering Hues Our artwork special zooms in on the paint schemes applied to early generation models. Salesman In the 1970s and 1980s Hawker Siddeley had its own Harrier demonstrator, helping generate 'jump-jet' sales worldwide. With 'Stars and Bars' A look at some of the early Harrier models that wore US markings. Regulars What's New Recent books on the test-bench. Roundels File David Howley explains Italian markings, including 'poached eggs' and 'smoke rings'. From the Workshop 'Intrepid's' restoration crew recently worked on an incredible 15 aircraft in just 20 months. Nigel Price tells the story. Glory Days Shots from the 1960s of Handley Page Hastings of the Far East Communications Squadron. Airshow Splashes and smoke from Sun 'n Fun plus the UK fixtures list. The Way We Were We turn to the heritage of 20 Squadron, which today is the Harrier conversion unit. Museums - Prague Pavol Sajták reports from Prague's National Technical Museum as it readies for re-opening. FlyPost Readers' letters and comments. 'Ops' Board Where to go and what to see. Ton-up Triple Celebrations at Leysdown; Blériot's cross-Channel epic; and A V Roe gets airborne. Finals The RAF Museum's Fiat CR.42 'arrives'. Visit the Flypast home page Price: £4.10

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