January 2010

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Features
Brothers in Arms
In the first of two features on Spitfire pilot Rodney Simmonds, Andrew Thomas describes the victories claimed by Rodney and his brother, Peter.

Who’s Who?
Former Rhodesian Spitfire pilot Rodney Simmonds explains to Andrew Thomas why the RAF’s last air combat victory over Greece does not appear in the records!

That Vulcan Effect
After a successful year, the team members behind the world’s only airworthy Vulcan bomber are looking forward to 2010 – as Steve Beebee found out.

Over the Hills and Far Away
It’s been a remarkable year for Avro Vulcan XH558. Chief Pilot Martin Withers shares some personal moments with Steve Beebee.

Spanish Interlude
Technical problems, combat damage or even to get away from the fighting brought warplanes to Spain. Chris Goss tells of two German aircrews who experienced Spanish hospitality.

Twin Boom Trooper
Andy Marden describes the heritage of the Nord Noratlas airlifter.

Unseen Duxford
In a new initiative, a series of fascinating guided tours are taking place visiting the ‘North Side’ of the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Nigel Price reports.

Hurricane Force
Over a dozen veterans plus four Hurricanes all informally gathered on a former Battle of Britain airfield – perfect ingredients for a memorable day. Darren Harbar photography.

Working Hard to be Last
It’s the taking part that counts for Wildcat supremo Tom Camp, as Frank B Mormillo found out.

In Focus
As part of an Avro ‘flavour’ we zoom in on one of the best trainers ever – the Avro 504.

Turning Point
The Type 504 biplane transformed the fledging Avro company from workshop to industrial giant. Daniel Ford describes its importance.

Civvie Street
When Avro’s incredible 504K became obsolete as a military trainer, it found a new lease of life as a ‘joy-rider’ and ‘barnstormer’. Pete West profiles a UK workhorse.

‘N’ is for New
How do you replace the venerable 504? Simple: with a better one! Peter Cobbin describes the ‘Avro Lynx’.

Regulars
The Way We Were
In our series on the heritage of RAF squadrons, Andrew Thomas looks at the legacy of 23 Squadron which disbanded in October.

Roundels File
David Howley examines the post-war return of ‘warning’ stripes to British combat aircraft.

Airshow
Bad weather led to a subdued Airsho 2009 at Midland, Texas, as Frank B Mormillo reports.

What’s New
New products on the test bench.

Over the Trenches
In a new book, the letters of Roderick Ward Maclennan reveal the hopes and fortunes of a young airman.

‘Ops’ Board
Where to go and what to see.

FlyPost
Readers’ letters and comments.

Finals
Mosquito in the dark.

News
South African Lightning tragedy
Mustang takes to the air
Hurricane crash analysis
Junkers Ju 52 changes hands
Nimrod for Newark?
Canadian ‘Mossie’ edges closer

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Front Cover
Part of the first high-level air-to-air photographic sortie with Vulcan XH558. We have two features on the huge delta warbird. JOHN M DIBBS - PLANE PICTURE COMPANY

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