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| FlyPast May 2014 Is On Sale Now The May 2014 issue of FlyPast, Britain’s biggest selling aviation monthly, brings you the in-depth story of one of the biggest warbird stories to reach British shores for many years. Backed up by stunning air-to-air photography, we speak to the Canadian organisation that is bringing Avro Lancaster B.X FM213 to the UK this summer, where it will fly alongside the world’s only other airworthy Lancaster, the BBMF’s PA474. This once in a lifetime tour is not to be missed, and FlyPast has the full story behind it. FLYING FORTRESS FlyPast also pays tribute to another iconic World War Two bomber, the four-engined Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Our 25-page Spotlight section profiles the machine, the men behind it, its use in combat, and features exclusive colour artwork. COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY As we approach the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, we present a special section detailing how both sides planned their actions in the days and weeks leading up to June 6, 1944. STIRLING OF THE LAKE Lt Col Bengt Fransson recounts the tragic tale of a Short Stirling lost during the liberation of Norway. AUSTRALIAN WARBIRDS John Parker visits Ross Pay’s expanding stable of historic aircraft in New South Wales. BRONCO RETURNS The Bronco Demo Team is making a welcome return to the airshow circuit. Ben Dunnell talks to pilot Tony du Bruyn about his recovery from an accident and future plans for the team. We also take a special trip behind-the-scenes, visiting the RAF Museum’s rarely-seen storage facility at Stafford, and wrap up warm for two Cold War-themed night photography shoots at Farnborough and Bruntingthorpe. Shlomo Aloni looks at the unlikely use of the Harvard as an attack aircraft in Israeli hands, and we bring you news of the mighty Douglas DC-10 bowing out of civil service, and a Hawker Typhoon on its way to Canada. |
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| Features Stirling of the Lake Lt Col Bengt Fransson recounts the tragic tale of a Short Stirling lost during the liberation of Norway. By Royal Appointment HRH Prince Harry recently helped launch a project to help service personnel in need. Rachel Morris reports. Lightning by Night Two Cold War-themed photo shoots were held in February at Bruntingthorpe and Farnborough. Lancasters double up This summer two Avro Lancasters will fly together in British skies. Steve Beebee speaks to custodians at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Israeli Harvards Shlomo Aloni describes Israel’s use of the Harvard in combat. Return of the Bronco The Bronco Demo Team is making a welcome return to the airshow circuit. Ben Dunnell talks to pilot Tony de Bruyn. Prelude to D-Day A special section looking at how both sides geared up for the D-Day landings in 1944. Preparing the Way Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork describes how the Allies took the Luftwaffe apart in the build-up to the invasion. Fighting a Losing Battle The Luftwaffe’s efforts to prevent D-Day are examined by Chris Goss. Men Behind the Medals Parachute Training School instructor Bill Aldridge was a busy man in the run-up to D-Day. Graham Pitchfork tells of his pioneering work. Spotlight Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Origin and History We scrutinise the bomber’s history. B-17 in Pro¬ le Artwork of an RAF Flying Fortress Men Behind the B-17 Warren Thompson describes three hazardous raids over Europe. Contemporaries The B-17 Flying Fortress compared. Inside the B-17 Cutaway artwork of the Flying Fortress. In Combat Howard F Traeder tells James P Busha about a mission that went horribly wrong. Warriors A tribute to the dozen B-17s that still fly today. Regulars From the Workshop The Assault Glider Trust continues its pledge to remember the airborne operations of World War Two. Paul Fiddian reports. Australian Flying Museum John Parker visits Ross Pay’s expanding stable of historic aircraft in New South Wales. FlyPost and ‘Ops’ Board Readers’ letters and dates for your diary. RAF Museum – Stafford What’s seen on display at Hendon and Cosford is only the tip of the iceberg, as Ben Dunnell discovers during a visit to the RAF Museum’s storage facility in Stafford. Finals Spitfire SM845 at Duxford. | |||||
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At the heart of aviation heritage
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