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Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > FlyPast > 2006 > FlyPast June 2006

	Flypast - June 2006 - SOLD OUT Ref: BACKISSFP-299 Features Rio Rendezvous The incredible story of the Avro Vulcan forced to divert to Brazil after its epic raid on the Falklands, told by Rowland White. Eager Americans The first American 'ace' of World War Two reached this milestone flying an RAF Spitfire, as described by Andrew Thomas. 25 Years Have Flown By We look at UK warbird restorations since FlyPast was 'born'. 'Chippie' at 60 To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Chipmunk, Jarrod Cotter presents a personal profile of the venerable trainer. A 'Jug' called 'Butch' Short for Butcher, the fighter was well-named. Col William B Bailey talked to James P Busha about his Thunderbolt exploits. Birdy's Hurricane Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley describes the story behind the new paint scheme for Memorial Flight Hurricane LF363. Unflown but Potent - TSR.2 Duncan Cubitt portfolios the RAF Museum's TSR.2 and Mike Badrocke presents a cutaway. Loch Ness Wellington Few visitors to Brooklands will realise that Wellington 'R-for-Robert' spent 45 years at the bottom of Loch Ness! Birthday Girl Cathay Pacific Airways has bought a DC-3 to help celebrate its 60th anniversary. Dave Price tells how they brought her 'home'. Regulars News... News... News... Dark clouds on the horizon for the Vulcan; Cosford's airliners face exodus; Spanish classics on the move; Malta's new Dakota; Coltishall and the Sea Harrier pull down the curtain; New Zealand Spitfire bound for Australia; Hawaii's 'Zero' and Wildcat; Sally B's 2006 dates; Italy's SPAD VII... and much, much more! Glory Days Battle of Britain film Spitfires in glorious colour! What's New - product reviews From the Workshop - First Helping Jarrod Cotter catches up on the remarkable progress being made on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Spitfire XVI TE311. Airshow - first UK dates FlyPost - readers write in 'Ops' Board - where to go, what to see In Focus - Blackburn Roc and Skua Faced with a ditching in the lethal North Sea or a forced landing in Norway, the crew of a Skua ended up in neutral Sweden. Blackburn's Roc turret fighter never saw operational service, and changed its role from attacker to target. Mervyn Spencer Doe describes a high-tension air test in a Skua. Touring Guide Manston's Spitfire and Hurricane Men Behind the Medals Graham Pitchfork concludes the story of 'Bob' Large DFC as he turns to 'Special Duties' in Lysanders. From the Workshop - Seconds! As Chino-based 'Planes of Fame' clocks up 50 years, it has set a deadline to put two 'Old Timers' back into the air - Frank B Mormillo reports. Win! Win! Win! One of three Corgi 'Sights and Sounds' models Save! Save! Save! £110 with our great 2-for-1 museum vouchers. Cover Stories 'Butch' - Bill Bailey's P-47 The story of a 353rd Fighter Group 'Jug' and its pilot JOHN DIBBS-PLANE PICTURE COMPANY Memorial Flight's Hurricane Full story of the Hurricane's new colour scheme Falklands Vulcan - Rio Diversion Incredible story of an ultra-long-range strike by a Vulcan and its unexpected outcome Visit the Flypast home page Price: £3.70

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