Regulars
38 From The Workshop –
Airframe Assemblies
Darren Harbar interviews Steve Vizard,
the boss of the Isle of Wight-based
warbird restoration specialists.86 Museums
A visit to the fascinating Italian Air
Force Museum on the shores of Lake
Bracciano.92 What’s New
The latest books, clothing and other
aviation merchandise receive the
FlyPast verdict.94 From The Workshop –
Project Vanguard
Max Waldron describes the preparation
of a Lightning for a new lease of life as
a display airframe.102 Glory Days – Vulcan
We present some archive images of the
legendary V-bomber during its early
days in service.104 Pilot’s Perspective
FlyPast’s resident warbird pilot Dave
Unwin describes what the Bücker
Bestmann is like to fly.114 Glory Days – Lightning
A portfolio of previously unseen colour
pictures of another Cold War classic,
the English Electric Lightning.122 Finals
Vought Corsair.A subscription to FlyPast would make a great gift
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Double-sided poster featuring
aircraft of the Royal Air Force.News
- First flight for ‘razorback’
Mustang - Harpoon to be restored
- Polish Skytrain saved in
Canada - Bentwaters unveils A-
- ‘Black Mike’ moved to Cosford
- Hustler is repainted in US
110 Thunder ash
Babak Taghvaee looks back on the long
service life of Greek RF-84Fs, including
encounters with RAF Lightnings.
118 Battle in the East
Terry Leversedge profiles Sqn Ldr Thomas
Watson, a fighter pilot turned master
bomber.
RAF 100
1918 2018We mark the Royal Air Force’s centenary year with a series of features celebrating the
service’s history and achievements.66 Tiger Squadron
Tony Clay reflects on the crucial
role played by Spitfire-equipped
74 Squadron during the pivotal
summer of 1940.70 In Pro le
Andy Hay artwork of a Spitfire
flown by a Polish ace in the Battle
of Britain.76 Lockheed Tristar
Sqn Ldr Bob Tuxford AFC describes
his role in introducing the three-
engined Tristar to RAF service.