Articles from the latest issue in digital format
Mighty Avro Shackleton - a Cold War legend
Affectionately known as the ‘Growler’, Avro’s mighty Shackleton served in a variety of roles for the RAF at the height of the Cold War.
Relatives sought for memorial unveiling
The Barton Stacey History Group is trying to trace the relatives of five airmen who were killed in World War Two
South African Vampire to be restored
Personnel from the South African Air Force removed de Havilland Vampire FB.52 235 from its pole at AFB Langebaanweg recently
Saluting the French ‘Lorraine’ Squadron
A modern-day French Air Force squadron can trace a noble lineage back to a hard-fighting World War Two Free French unit that first drew blood over Africa. Andrew Thomas outlines the history of Escadron de Chasse 3/30 ‘Lorraine’
Weather – the deadliest adversary?
One of the biggest dangers a pilot can face in the sky is adverse weather. Luke Bimm explains why understanding the weather is so important to those who fly
Puss Moth and Tiger Moth update
A distinctive Puss Moth is now at Old Warden, while a Tiger Moth is being transferred to the Hooton Park Trust
Greek F-5A spruced up by volunteers
Former Hellenic Air Force Northrop F-5A 69-7175 has been refurbished at Paleo Faliro, near Athens
What’s happening at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar?
In little more than a decade the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar has developed into a multi-faceted restoration business that can also offer a range of flight experiences. Steve Beebee sat down with Biggin Hill’s Peter Monk to discuss a fascinating past, present and future
Beechcraft RU-21A on display in Florida
The restored aeroplane can be seen at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Florida