FlyPast  |   July 2017
The new issue of FlyPast is available in UK shops now! Our cover star, photographed by John Dibbs in 1994, is something of an unsung hero – the Blackburn Buccaneer. In this issue we present two features looking back on the role of this essential Cold War warrior – an aircraft that served Britain well in an era fraught with political tension. We also examine a Buccaneer that’s just been restored to ground working order for an attraction in Ireland.
LAVOCHKIN SPOTLIGHT
Our in-depth Spotlight section focuses on a World War Two fighter, the potent Lavochkin La-5. An exemplary defender, it proved its worth against the best fighters the Luftwaffe could throw at it. We include rarely seen images and exclusive artwork.
SPITFIRE FLIGHT
A memorable flight in the rear cockpit of the Grace Spitfire from Sywell is recalled by Steve Beebee.
FINNISH BREWSTERS
Peter London explains how the unfairly maligned Brewster Buffalo proved to be a formidable weapon in Finnish hands.
BLACK BUCK REUNION
Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire was the venue for a reunion of Victor and Vulcan crews who participated in the famous Falklands Black Buck raids.
NEW ZEALAND’S CLASSIC FIGHTERS
A visit to the spectacular Classic Fighters airshow in Omaka, New Zealand, with images by Gavin Conroy.
We also take a leisurely tour of Cornwall’s aviation heritage sites in the company of Ken Ellis, while Linnéa Holmberg Wensby describes the challenging project to salvage and preserve a Swedish Air Force C-47 shot down by a MiG over the Baltic. Andrew Thomas describes the use of English Electric Canberras during the Suez crisis, and B-29A Superfortress ‘Doc’ – restored to fly last year – makes its first airshow appearance.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in FlyPast July 2017.