Classic Aircraft | August 2012
In a stunning cover story, we fly with the Collings Foundation's Messerschmitt Me262 and P-51C Mustang, and find out what an aerial combat advance the German jet proved to be; bumper civil coverage includes a special 60th anniversary salute to the Bristol Britannia, a look at the Duxford Aviation Society's British Airliner Collection, a history of Stansted Airport, and our 'Gone but not forgotten' feature on low-cost carrier buzz; there's an exclusive account of Cold War trials in which RAF Lightnings attempted to intercept USAF U-2s; and we report on Saab's recent anniversary celebrations, with stunning air-to-air shots of some of its classic jets.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Aircraft August 2012.