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

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News
Czech Spitfire goes home
Lottery backs Lincolnshire
Thunderbolt re-assembly at Duxford
'Breitling' DC-3 for Europe
Brewster Buffalo unveiled in Holland
Omani colours for Cosford's Pioneer

News on other Pages
East Kirkby Lancaster to fly again?
Vintage Fabrics - aiming for a total package
Avro, BE.2 and Spitfire debut at Omaka

In Focus
Special features on the Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Slaughterhouse Dive
Boeing's ambitious B-29 was beset with development problems. Ed Davies explains how the fatal crash of a prototype very nearly brought the 'Super Bomber' programme to a close.

Two-War Veteran
Pete West's artwork zooms in on a Korean conflict B-29 called 'Flying Parts'.

Three Times Reprieved
Duxford's B-29 is a lucky survivor - Daniel Ford explains.

Ultimate 'Superfort'
Incredible, in the late 1960s China was developing new versions of the B-29 -Daniel Ford relates.

Capital Bomber
Boeing Washingtons may have only served the RAF in the bomber role for four years but, as Chris Howlett explains, they were a major influence.

Features

Album Treasure Trove
A forthcoming sale includes some exceptional albums covering subjects including the Alpine War and the Spanish Civil War.

That Nelson Spirit!
It is unlikely that 'Wen' Nelson was descended from England's illustrious admiral but he certainly had his namesake's courage and spirit. Ian McLachlan starts up a two-part study.

Yorkshire Post - Kriegie Edition
Short Stirling specialist John Reid is on a quest to find a very special version of a news paper.

Nocturnal Predator
Nigel Price charts the history of a largely forgotten 'Cold War' night-fighter.

To Finish the Job?
Will she, won't she? Should she, shouldn't she? Jarrod Cotter spoke exclusively to the Panton family about how they've looked into the possibility of getting Lancaster NX611 flying again.

El Jeepo
Proud Willys Jeep owner John Holdway explains his choice of paint scheme.

Workhorse
Cockpit collecting is a great way for an individual to enter the world of aircraft preservation. Steve Austin now owns two, one a very important Vulcan...

Regulars

Men Behind the Medals
Graham Pitchfork details the career of Sqn Ldr Sheppard - air-sea rescue crewman.

Passion for Flying
Ken Ellis visits Vintage Fabrics at Audley End - home of craftsmanship and a passion for flying!

Museums - Cuba
Nigel Price keeps the red flag flying at Havana's Revolution Museum.

What's New
Tribute to Alex Henshaw.

Airshow
The UK calendar kicks off plus reports from Avalon and Omaka.

'Ops' Board
Where to go and what to see.

FlyPost
Readers' letters and comments.

Finals
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 'stack'.
 

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