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18 Airshow
Reports from recent events at Duxford
and Cosby.57 For Valour
Graham Pitchfork reflects on the
courageous actions of Great War pilot
Lionel Rees.84 Glory Days
Flying mainly British aircraft, the Royal
Rhodesian Air Force became one of
the most efficient in Africa, as Andrew
Thomas highlights.88 What’s New
The latest aviation-related products
receive the FlyPast verdict.92 Museums –
New Zealand
Craig West reports from MOTAT,
one of New Zealand’s premier
aircraft collections.96 FlyPost
Readers’ letters.100 From The Workshop
The return to flight of three
Messerschmitt Bf 109Gs at Germany’s
Air Fighter Academy is detailed by
Richard Paver.106 Finals
Folland Gnat.60 Britain’s
Schneider
heroes
Supermarine’s R J Mitchell
designed sleek monoplanes to win
the Schneider Trophy. Ken Ellis
describes a golden era.68 Macchi in pro le
Andy Hay presents artwork of a
race-winning Italian seaplane.70 The Italian job
Luigino Caliaro outlines Italy’s most
successful Schneider races and
world speed record attempts.78 In Miniature
Chris Clifford details the options
available to modellers.News
- ‘Black Mike’ on the move
- Messerschmitt recovery
- Mosquito fires up
- Campaign to fly Skymaster
- Sea Fury wins at Reno
- Bristol found in lake
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