FlyPast - November 2009

FEATURES

(VIRTUAL) CHOCKS AWAY
Key Publishing's IT expert Richard Benedikz explains how to get into the virtual air in a beginner's guide to flight simulation.

SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS
Robin J Brooks recalls the rise and fall of the Boulton Paul Defiant in the early days of World War Two.

DORNIER'S LEGACY
The life and times of Claude Dornier and his ground-breaking aircraft company are charted by Nigel Price.

ARTFUL `MOSSIES'
Glenn Sands presents a portfolio of RAAF Mosquito nose-art.

HEAVEN-SENT STOP-GAP
Warren E Thompson tells of USAF Canberras in combat over Vietnam.

REGULARS

FROM THE WORKSHOP
Ken Ellis looks at an outstanding Fieseler Fi 156 Storch project in Norway.

FLYPOST
Readers' letters and comments, including a `special' on the future of the RAF's heritage.

Airshow
The RAFA Airshow at wonderful Shoreham, plus reports from Duxford, Rougham and Gransden. We also take a last look at what's left of this year's airshow calendar.

`OPS' BOARD
Where to go and what to see.

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