FlyPast | December 2026
FEARED BY THE ENEMY
FlyPast December 2026 features one of World War Two’s most unmistakeable fighters on its cover - the famously robust Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The Allies’ largest single-engined fighter of the conflict, the aircraft nicknamed ‘Jug’, proved itself repeatedly in the most challenging of conditions. We recount its development and service.
GOODBYE BAGINTON
Ken Ellis bids a fond farewell to Coventry Airport, popularly known as Baginton, and details the former airfield’s astonishing history.
CIVIL WAR
The Spanish Civil War witnessed a leap forward in the concept of air warfare. Eduardo M Gil Martínez recalls its most important events.
DESERT TYPHOON
Jamie Ewan takes a close look at wartime attempts to ‘tropicalise’ the Hawker Typhoon, detailing its sometimes patchy service.
FLYING THE GNAT
In the latest from the memoirs of fast-jet pilot Keith Piggott, the author reflects on his days flying the Gnat at air displays
VIVE LA FRANCE!
France’s Air Legend is now among the best historic airshows in Europe. September’s event was spectacular, and – needless to say – Jamie Ewan was there.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in FlyPast December 2026.