Regulars
Spotlight
20 Airshow
Images and words from recent displays
at Duxford and Old Warden.38 Over The Trenches –
Mons
Andrew Thomas presents the journal of
an air mechanic who served in the Royal
Flying Corps during World War One.44 For Valour
Graham Pitchfork recounts the
courageous actions of Great War pilot
Gilbert Insall.54 From The Workshop
Hugh Trevor details the restoration
of his Lightning F.2A cockpit – from
ballistics target to museum piece.98 What’s New
The latest books, DVDs and other
aviation-related products receive the
FlyPast verdict.110 Museums – Philippines
Gerry Manning profiles a little-known
Pacific gem, the Philippine Air
Force Museum.114 Glory Days
A portfolio of images showcasing
post-war aviation in Canada.118 FlyPost
Readers’ letters.120 Story Behind The
Scene
Aviation artist Mark Postlethwaite
outlines the inspiration for The Last
Flight of Dark Victor.124 Pilot’s Perspective
Our resident warbird pilot Dave Unwin
recalls a flight in a Miles Magister.130 Finals
Beech 18.82 Men Behind the
Machine
Sqn Ldr Alan Coles remembers his
time in action with the Sunderland-
equipped 88 Squadron.88 Sunderland in pro le
Andy Hay presents artwork of a
Short Sunderland used to defend
shipping in the waters off Scotland.90 Bowing Out
The flying-boat served in a variety
of roles, including during the
post-war years. Its final days in
service are examined by Ken Ellis.96 In Miniature
In the first of a new series, Chris
Clifford describes the Sunderland
kit options for modellers.News
- Yorkshire Avro visits Paris
- VC10 runs at Bruntingthorpe
- Stratofortress refurbished
- Helldiver restoration update
- ‘Memphis Belle’ completed
- Viggen flies in Sweden
Spotlight
130 Finals
Beech 18.90 Bowing Out
Short
Sunderland
100 Last of the breed
Tony Buttler examines the last Vickers
fighter – the technically advanced, but
flawed, Type 432.
104 Tupolev Tu-
Its designer’s freedom depended on
its success – Jason Moore chronicles
Andrey Tupolev’s elegant bomber.
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