RIDERS ON THE STORM
The cover of the August 2022 edition of FlyPast features not one but two Hawker Hurricanes – and for good reason. It’s now possible to fly in a two-seater version of the Hawker legend alongside a second example of the famous British fighter. In our cover story, Darren Harbar straps into the passenger seat and reports on a truly unique warbird flight experience opportunity.

FLYPAST CLASSICS: VICTOR
In the latest of our collectible series, Glenn Sands delves deep into the history of the unmistakable Victor, the third of Britain’s so-called V-bombers. Having reflected on the origins of the distinctive jet, we then focus on its use in the Falklands campaign, an air war made winnable by the redoubtable Victor.

FORTRESS MALTA
With this year marking the 80th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, Joseph Galea Debono details the incredible operation to resupply the strategically significant islands.

TESTING TIMES
Nigel Gibson reflects on the role of Hucknall’s Flight Test Establishment and its relationship with Rolls-Royce both before and during World War Two.

WINGS OF SALVATION
The horrors of war led to aircraft being used to bring aid to the isolated. The Mission Aviation Fellowship is now more than 75 years old. Robin Evans and Darren Harbar recount its history

TANK BUSTERS
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the climactic Battle of El Alamein in North Africa. Andrew Thomas outlines the role played by Hawker Hurricane ‘tank busters’ from the RAF’s 6 Squadron