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

Flypast - November 2008Flypast - November 2008 Ref: BACKISSFP-328

Features
Alpine Hunters
Switzerland marked the 50th anniversary of the Hunter entering service in fine style. John Heard reports.

Back to the Future
Jos Schoofs reports on the re-creation of an epic flight to Brussels in 1923 with replicas of pioneering Czech monoplanes.

Das Raid
Two Messerschmitts with a mission... to deliver a VIP to Old Warden. Ken Ellis takes a look at the Bf 108 - an under-rated warbird. Duncan Cubitt photography

'Deuces' and 'Tubs'
Andy Marden studies surviving F-102 Delta Daggers.

Night Hecklers
Warren E Thompson charts the exploits of the night intruder Vought Corsairs of VC-3 in Korea.

From Bombs to Negatives
Through Project CASEY JONES the crews of the 305th Bomb Group found that their posting was extended and their role completely changed. Ian D White explains.

Straightened!
More than 10,000 man-hours have gone into the restoration of a Miles classic. Frank Rupertson was invited along for a preview.

Never mind the Rain!
As the terrible UK 'summer' turns into autumn, a reminder that there are plenty of all-weather museums to visit!

Old Shadows in the new light
Nigel Price looks at the superb Historic Aircraft Restoration Society collection in New South Wales.

Regulars
Our Very Own
No.610 (County of Chester) Squadron may have only been in existence for 20 years, but it certainly made its mark. Dicky Derwent charts its illustrious heritage.

What's New
Product reviews and news.

Glory Days
Post-war Fleet Air Arm carrier accidents from the collection of Dave Smith.

Roundels File
David Howley describes the massive roundels worn by RAF fighters in 1940.

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

Win! Win! Win!
Your chance to win one of six Just Flight Mosquito flight sim add-ons.

Workshop - Hampden
Nigel Price reports on the RAF Museum's 'half and half' HP Hampden.

Workshop - Thunderbolts
In an Australian workshop no less than three P-47 Thunderbolts are being restored.

Museums - March Field
Jarrod Cotter explores what's on view at the USAF Reserve base.

FlyPost
Readers' letters and comments.

Airshow
Reports on Children in Need, Shoreham, Spanhoe and Sywell.

Finals
March Field's F-14 Tomcat.

News
" Spitfire bound for China
" Last flight of the Cargomaster
" Lysander bounces back
" Vulcan - on the brink again?
" End of the line for Pink Lady?
" 'Ike' hits Lone Star Museum

News on other pages
Czech Avias re-enact their past

Miles Whitney Straight ready to fly

RAF Museum's half-and-half Hampden

Subscribe Now!
Claim your copy of the RAF official 2009 calendar FREE when you subscribe. Turn to page 46 for details.

Front Cover
Spitfire XVI TD248 served with 610 (County of Chester) Squadron both operationally and then as a 'mascot'. Restored to flying condition, it flew in striking 'racing' colours with Eddie Coventry and is now based at Duxford with Spitfire Ltd. JOHN M DIBBS - PLANE PICTURE COMPANY
We present a series of US-based features, starting on pages 61 and 88. Turn to page 50 for our story of the 'ace' and the Taifun. WWW.DUNCANCUBITT.COM

 

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