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Folks- Issue 53 is just out and the main features are as follows.


DORNIER DO-335

Transferred to the new Dulles Centre and reassembled for display at the end of September was the last remaining example of the fastest production piston-engined fighter ever built… the Dornier Do-355 ‘Pheil’ (Arrow). In this news feature we look at this unique aircraft, with historic photos and cockpit shots.




FULL FURY PT.2
SURVIVORS IN IRAQ, MOROCCO, MYANMAR & CUBA

It has been previously reported and supported by photographic evidence in previous issues that at least one ISS Fury remained in Iraq, but with the advent of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, further examples have been discovered. Major Mark Bailey was able to examine three examples, one of which has returned to the U.K. From the photographic evidence the others are definite candidates for rescue!
Also featured are the little known examples from Morocco, Myanmar and two Cuban combat veterans.


PETE’S P-39

Peter Smythe went to school in Townsville Nth. Qld and was surrounded by stories of the ‘Cobra Coast’, the legendary story of the loss of a flight P-39s in 1942 over Cape York. He has always been fascinated by the remarkable step away from traditional designs that the Bell Corporation always seemed to produce! Peter is on the way to realizing his dream of owning and eventually flying a Bell P-39 Airacobra, he tells the story of how this came about and the detective work that has tracked down the aircraft’s identity.


GHOSTS OF THE GREAT WAR

Photographer Phil Makanna shot some stunning images of Javier Arango’s Collection for an upcoming book, we are able to give readers some WW1 ‘eye candy’ over two pages and a centre spread.


FOCKE WULF FW-190 PT.1

In September 1941 four radial engined aircraft from JG26 bounced a group of Spitfires, scoring three kills. A new fighter had been blooded, one which would give the Luftwaffe an air superiority that would continue until the introduction of the Spitfire IX in mid 1942. Over the next few issues we will take a look at perhaps the Luftwaffe’s best fighter of the War, the FW-190. After a brief look at the types history we begin looking at the survivors, in this issue we spotlight one of the finest examples - The Flying Heritage Collections’ 190A-5



NANCHANG REFUGEES

In 1995 a batch of rather derelict CJ-6a were imported to Western Australia, being in poorer condition than others of the type that have since been seen in the West, the 18 machines took three years to sell. Ten years after they arrived we take a look at the progress that has been made and how their owners have personalised their aircraft.


AIRSHO: Reno and Midland

Further to the Nanchang theme, we unloaded two more at the port of Nelson last week. These came direct from China and are early 1980 models, having had their engines, props and systems overhauled, and once assembled and CAA approved will be for sale.

Dave

Dave, interesting news about the Do 335! Too bad the NASM cant keep the list of displayed aircraft on their website uptodate.

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Dave,

Yet another excellent issue mate! Well done to yourself, Graham and the team.

It's wonderful to see the Subritzky's Airspeed Oxford back on it's wheels, and also reading that Sir Tim Wallis was back in the air and flying the L-39 was a really heartwarming tale. Wonderful stuff.

One question though, where had the Bf109G-6 formerly owned by David Prewett moved to the USA from? Was it in Australia? My backcopies with your excellent guide to surviving type are not to hand.

I love the DH90 Dragonfly shot too!

Cheers
Dave

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Dave

Thanks. The 109 was formerly with David P. at Heidelberg, Victoria.

Dave

Dave: you wouldn't happen to need any pics of the FW 190 in DC would you? If you would, I'll try to get them...or anything else in the DC area you might need. I'll be there in mid-January.

I can't wait to get my issue in the mail.

Hi W.

Thanks for the offer. Fortunately I have a couple of friends who work at the NASM and they have supplied me with the photos. Hope you have a good time ...I am certainly envious that you are seeing the aircraft in person.

Dave

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