FlyPast | August 2026
BOMBER BOYS
The cover of FlyPast August 2026 features a 1940 view of an 83 Squadron aircrew with their Handley Page Hampden. These were the ‘bomber boys’ and part of our new issue is a tribute to that brave group of young airmen. Though RAF Bomber Command, marking its 90th anniversary, has been the subject of controversy in certain quarters, author Marcus Gibson offers a staunch defence in our must-read cover story.
UNSUNG HEROES
Josh Lyman describes many of the less famous aircraft to have served with RAF Bomber Command that nevertheless played their part.
RAF FLYING FORTRESS
Raids in broad daylight by RAF Fortresses against battlecruisers in Brest are highlighted by Andrew Thomas.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in FlyPast August 2026.