ISSUE 1: The Avro Lancaster

We begin with the Avro Lancaster, a type held in high regard by Bomber Command aircrew and an aircraft still admired by so many. The sight and sound of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s PA474 flying around the country will turn anyone’s head, and can bring a tear to the eye of those with a personal connection as it brings back emotional memories of fallen comrades and family. Over 55,000 Bomber Command aircrew didn’t return home and many more were physically and mentally scarred. Groundcrew, too, lost their lives with their efforts to keep the aircraft flying.

First published: 29 October 2009 • Order on-line

ISSUE 2: P-51 Mustang

Known as the 'Cadillac of the sky!'
Exclusive air-to-air photography of a three-ship Mustang formation, which was organised by Maurice Hammond to take his recently restored war veteran 339th Fighter Group P-51D Marinell back to Fowlmere – almost 65 years to the day that it took off from the Cambridgeshire airfield and was shot down over France. This emotive inside story is not to be missed.
■ 339th FG fighter cover for D-Day – as told by the men who were there.
■ Mustangs in RAF service.
■ Plus much, much more!

Publish date: 29 January 2010 • Order on-line