Aviation News  |  August 2016
The August issue of Aviation News incorporating Jets is a Cold War Warriors special.
Blackbird Tales
Lt Col Bredette C Thomas (Ret’d) tells Dino Carrara about his extensive career flying the SR-71 Blackbird.
Naval Starfighters – Prowling the Baltic
The career of the West German Navy’s Starfighters is examined by Doug Gordon.
Life with the Lightning
Wing Commander Mike Streten (Ret’d), a former
Officer Commanding 5 Sqn had an eventful career.
Dino Carrara hears about his time flying the legendary English Electric Lightning.
United Caravelles
Charles Kennedy discusses the Caravelle’s service with United Airlines.
Mount Cook Ski Planes – Glacier Experiences
Geoff Jones experiences the thrill of landing on a glacier.
Plus much more…
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Aviation News August 2016.