LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:53 pm
Should be posted shortly
Feature articles as follows:
FAMILY SILVER – POLISHED PURSUIT!
The Editor describes the amazing journey of arguably the most original P-40 surviving....”My Uncle Melvin said, "You boys are in for a treat. I am going to take you to see a particularly special aircraft". It was July 1980 during my first visit to the US and Canada. Uncle Mel had built a lovely house on picturesque Salt Spring Island and that's where the aircraft we were going to see had spent nearly 30 years in storage on a private property there. Now this machine was parked in a hangar at Victoria Airport. When we arrived and were let into the hangar, I could not believe my eyes. There was a complete, intact, polished Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. And now, after the passage of another three decades, I am in the privileged position of playing a small part in the next chapter in the history of this significant fighter...”
The IMPERIAL FALCON
Overshadowed by the famed Zero, the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Peregrine Falcon) was arguably the most important of the Japanese fighters, bridging the divide between the open cockpit, fixed undercarriage monoplane fighters of the late thirties and the new generation of combat aircraft. The Ki-43 remained in production throughout the Pacific War and was the mount of many of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (IJAAF) aces for a large part of their careers. In this article we detail the history of the ‘Oscar’ and take a look at the reproductions, wrecks and the more complete survivors. With regards to the latter we try and nail down the history of the aircraft which has just returned to its homeland.
PANIC ON STATIC DISPLAY
As part of our Hamilton coverage, Steve Betzler relates an amusing story upon his arrival at the event as a back seat passenger in a T-33.... “Aerial combat is serious business. This real life story illustrates what can happen when amateurs try to play in the world of professionals. Panic is a fickle visitor. Like Aunt Edna and Uncle Herbert, you never know when it is going to show up for a visit or how long it might stay. My latest visit from Panic took an unexpected form and came at an unlikely time.....”
The Last Mystery Aeroplane was a -PILGRIM MODEL 100
The Pilgrim was essentially a direct descendant of the Fairchild 100, one of which had been introduced in October 1930, less than a year prior to the appearance of the 100A. It would revive flagging interest in the type, which was no reflection on the design itself, rather the economy of the times with the Great Depression biting deep. In an attempt to make it more attractive to the ever shrinking market, the basic 100 design was modified to enhance handling capacity as a transport- whether that be cargo, mail or passengers, with little drop off in performance even though powered by the same engine. Here we look at the type’s development and detail the few survivors, focusing on the recently returned to airworthy example.
PAST TO PRESENT -The Secrets of Martlet AL246
Following the interest and success of the Fleet Air Arm Museum Corsair project the restoration team, led by Curator of Aircraft Dave Morris, decided to turn their attention to another of the museum’s gems. Grumman Martlet, AL246, is all but completed following some nine years of work and in this article Dave discusses the journey of discovery, without giving up all the secrets which will be revealed in a tell all book. Those of you who invested in the volume covering the similar process with Corsair KD 431 will know what a treat lays in store!
Airshows:
Hamilton, Legends, Swedish Fly-In.
Feature articles as follows:
FAMILY SILVER – POLISHED PURSUIT!
The Editor describes the amazing journey of arguably the most original P-40 surviving....”My Uncle Melvin said, "You boys are in for a treat. I am going to take you to see a particularly special aircraft". It was July 1980 during my first visit to the US and Canada. Uncle Mel had built a lovely house on picturesque Salt Spring Island and that's where the aircraft we were going to see had spent nearly 30 years in storage on a private property there. Now this machine was parked in a hangar at Victoria Airport. When we arrived and were let into the hangar, I could not believe my eyes. There was a complete, intact, polished Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. And now, after the passage of another three decades, I am in the privileged position of playing a small part in the next chapter in the history of this significant fighter...”
The IMPERIAL FALCON
Overshadowed by the famed Zero, the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Peregrine Falcon) was arguably the most important of the Japanese fighters, bridging the divide between the open cockpit, fixed undercarriage monoplane fighters of the late thirties and the new generation of combat aircraft. The Ki-43 remained in production throughout the Pacific War and was the mount of many of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (IJAAF) aces for a large part of their careers. In this article we detail the history of the ‘Oscar’ and take a look at the reproductions, wrecks and the more complete survivors. With regards to the latter we try and nail down the history of the aircraft which has just returned to its homeland.
PANIC ON STATIC DISPLAY
As part of our Hamilton coverage, Steve Betzler relates an amusing story upon his arrival at the event as a back seat passenger in a T-33.... “Aerial combat is serious business. This real life story illustrates what can happen when amateurs try to play in the world of professionals. Panic is a fickle visitor. Like Aunt Edna and Uncle Herbert, you never know when it is going to show up for a visit or how long it might stay. My latest visit from Panic took an unexpected form and came at an unlikely time.....”
The Last Mystery Aeroplane was a -PILGRIM MODEL 100
The Pilgrim was essentially a direct descendant of the Fairchild 100, one of which had been introduced in October 1930, less than a year prior to the appearance of the 100A. It would revive flagging interest in the type, which was no reflection on the design itself, rather the economy of the times with the Great Depression biting deep. In an attempt to make it more attractive to the ever shrinking market, the basic 100 design was modified to enhance handling capacity as a transport- whether that be cargo, mail or passengers, with little drop off in performance even though powered by the same engine. Here we look at the type’s development and detail the few survivors, focusing on the recently returned to airworthy example.
PAST TO PRESENT -The Secrets of Martlet AL246
Following the interest and success of the Fleet Air Arm Museum Corsair project the restoration team, led by Curator of Aircraft Dave Morris, decided to turn their attention to another of the museum’s gems. Grumman Martlet, AL246, is all but completed following some nine years of work and in this article Dave discusses the journey of discovery, without giving up all the secrets which will be revealed in a tell all book. Those of you who invested in the volume covering the similar process with Corsair KD 431 will know what a treat lays in store!
Airshows:
Hamilton, Legends, Swedish Fly-In.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:37 pm
Upon seeing this post Dave I had to subscribe! Looking forward to seeing my first issue 
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:50 am
Looking forward to it Dave, thanks
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:37 am
What a great photo on the cover.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:39 pm
Brenden S wrote:What a great photo on the cover.
Yes I totally agree, it's really eye-catching. I have to say that most of the Classic Wings covers are excellent in that way though.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:46 pm
Goodie goodie I'm in Christchurch so it will be here annnnnnnnnnnnnnny minute now! 
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:58 pm
avenger2504 wrote:Goodie goodie I'm in Christchurch so it will be here annnnnnnnnnnnnnny minute now!
Being posted out today (Monday), but since Christchurch is where it is posted from, you could well be right.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:34 pm
DaveM2 wrote:avenger2504 wrote:Goodie goodie I'm in Christchurch so it will be here annnnnnnnnnnnnnny minute now!
Being posted out today (Monday), but since Christchurch is where it is posted from, you could well be right.
Got mine today, that's good going, to get here in England so quickly. The postal service is getting better by the seem of things.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:44 am
DaveM2 wrote:avenger2504 wrote:Goodie goodie I'm in Christchurch so it will be here annnnnnnnnnnnnnny minute now!
Being posted out today (Monday), but since Christchurch is where it is posted from, you could well be right.
Got it Tuesday!! Loved Gavin Conroy's photos he took in Canada, that head on shot of the Lancaster and Mosquito was great.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:30 am
Got my copy yesterday. Very good issue. In the Slipstream section on page 17, there is a photo of a plane with a short description titled A Mystery of a Mystery sent in by Jerry Vernon in Canada. The design seems hauntingly familiar but I have not been able to ID it. Any other subscribers have any better luck? Would Graham consider posting the image and note on WIX for others to see? All the best.
Randy
Randy
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Sun Sep 08, 2013 12:27 am
How about a digital download for our phone or tablet. FlyPast has digital downloads on iTunes
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Sun Sep 08, 2013 12:44 pm
Got mine Saturday as well Dave! No problems this time! 
Another outstanding issue!
Another outstanding issue!
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:28 pm
Thanks chaps. I can't get on WIX from home for some reason, hence the slow response.
Echo- we hope to have digital editions available by the end of the year.
Here is the Mystery a/c
Echo- we hope to have digital editions available by the end of the year.
Here is the Mystery a/c
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:44 pm
I got mine today in New England, USA. I can't get over what a great issue it is. In fact what am I doing here when I should be reading it!
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:02 am
Keep up the good work Dave.