FlyPast Magazine May 2022 Zurück Ausgabe

Remembering Falklands’ heroes
The May 2022 issue of FlyPast remembers the heroes of the Falklands War on the 40th anniversary of the conflict, reflecting on the aircraft and the men who flew them. Artist Ryan Dorling’s impression of BAe Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ457 launching from the deck of HMS Hermes adorns our cover. This aircraft shot down four Argentine jets during the 1982 engagement. The Sea Harrier is justly legendary for its role – we reflect on this and many of the other aircraft involved.

Wasp sting
Luke Bimm flies one of the few remaining Westland Wasps and looks back on the type’s successful use in the Falklands campaign

Argentine weaponry
Santiago Rivas provides some rare insight into the aircraft operated by Argentina during the Falklands conflict

Harrier restored
A father and son team in Shropshire has restored a Harrier to ground-running status. Darren Harbar visits an extraordinary project

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
As the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight prepares for another busy season, James Peene begins a two-part report from its bustling base at Coningsby, Lincolnshire