'Latest' FlyPast!

[CFBC]

Oh yes..... Anybody got the new Flypast...... Page 18....... Worth a good look and Page 28, ohhh and Page 70 - Gotta have one of these Corgi!! PLEASE

Get it guys, worth the read!!

:)

[NeilD]

but its only August.... have you been rumaging through Key Publishings rubbish bins again looking for advance copies! :D

[CFBC]

Hey, what - no? Subscribed...... Promise I ain't been sweet talking em.... Hinest guv.....!! :p

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yeah I did receive mine today, apparantly the other half does not class that as mail, when I phone her up to ask if anything important was delivered..... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I tell her - plane on Front - IMPORTANT - tax written on it - throw in bin......

[CFBC]

;) Thats the way Stealth......!! I am learning that too..... Although it ain't working.......

[CFBC]

Oh my - What dropped through the door this morning..... Weyyhey....

Very nice articles and as already mentioned a full spead page from M/Z too.... Not had chance to have a good look (shopping trip due - :( ), will report in later!!! Noted a FW mentioned on the front cover though!! M/B....

[Martin Bull]

Yes - this is a good copy with plenty of stuff to interest including something new about NX611, some Mossie stuff, FlugWerk 190 article...and a big ad from MZ offering the Dieppe Spit..... :cool:

[Martin Bull]

What a teaser ! The very last paragraph of FlyPast....

'The team very much hopes to bring the FW 190 to the UK in the future, possibly for an airshow appearance or two.....( p.98 )'...... :eek:

Cruuuuuuuel !!! :(

Can you imagine if it could only appear at Legends..... :rolleyes: :cool:

[Agent X20]

What with u/c permanently down..!! :D

[no4mkit]

What with u/c permanently down..!! :D

LOL! :D


Wait, I just got my December issue, and you guys have Jan already?!

******'L. :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

LOL! :D


Wait, I just got my December issue, and you guys have Jan already?!

******'L. :rolleyes:
Out of interest No4, what do you pay for subscription? Curious.... :)

[no4mkit]

dang memory chip... don't recall off hand. I'll check and get back to ya CFBC.

[CFBC]

yeah, I am just curious No.4 as theres a US magazine I am thinking about subscribing too.... Erm...... Erm.... Hold on...... A tick...

http://www.flightjournal.com/

Wondered if anyone has it? What is it like? :)

[NeilD]

this one gives overseas subscription rates...

http://www.classicwings.com/currentissue.html

[Agent X20]

Sod that.. stand in Smiths.. just dont get too near the railway modellers..

[CFBC]

Yeah I know Agent... Standing in Smiths is ok, but those anorak type train buffs don't half pong.......

Anyway, my Smiths don't have the two listed below...... :(

[NeilD]

..and the railway mags are too small to hide the porn inside !! :D

[CFBC]

I saw u on that shelf in Lincoln the othe day.... :D

U subscribe to that Aussue mag Neild? Anygood?

[spock1]

:D Explains why more and more mags coming in sealed plastic bags these days!!!...........hmmmmmmm.......... :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Like Aeroplane this month.... Wondered what the plastic bag was for.... :confused:

[NeilD]

..and laminated pages.. :eek: oops wrong forum ! :D

no I dont subscribe to that magazine..or any actually. to be honest I should imagine that most of the stuff in the foreign mags is recycled at some point through Flypast, Aeroplane or the internet.. although the photography in the foreign mags always looks more spectacular.. thats probably true of porn mags too! :p

Neil.

[Typhoon-MKV]

yeah, I am just curious No.4 as theres a US magazine I am thinking about subscribing too.... Erm...... Erm.... Hold on...... A tick...

http://www.flightjournal.com/

Wondered if anyone has it? What is it like? :)


Me I did ......For $29 including overseas postage it's a steal.....

[Agent X20]

Sweedish (war) birds..!!!! :D :D :D

Nice pair of Grippens....

Anyway sod the bags.. rip em apart...... (I dont but theres others that do.... thats not nice.. like all these mums waliking round Tescos with their little darlings eating something from the store, and rather than pay for it they throw the wrapper away in the frozen foods...) :D :D

[no4mkit]

dang memory chip... don't recall off hand. I'll check and get back to ya CFBC.

ah, got it. $65/year and worth every cent. :)

[barretpa]

this one gives overseas subscription rates...

http://www.classicwings.com/currentissue.html


Very good mag heaps of info on the Warbird situation downunder, have been buying since it first came out, very relevant to the community as it is in NZ and Aus,also covers other parts of the world. :cool: :cool:

[CFBC]

ah, got it. $65/year and worth every cent. :)
Thats a nice price No.4 as it cost's us that a year too!!!! ;)

B/P - Thanks for the information...... Hmmmmmm. MMmmmmmmm.

:)

[minter]

Sod that.. stand in Smiths.. just dont get too near the railway modellers..

oh yes, terrible,vicious barstewards

[Agent X20]

Its the smell ... all that plaster of paris.. and the very infrequently washed blue anorak.. (with of course the attaching real squirrel fur..!).. :D :D :D .. and thats just their wimmen...

[minter]

going down there in a minute 10% off everything today...CHAAARGE! :D

[Agent X20]

.. and Marks and Spencer.. time for some new underwear..!!

New Year .. new Flypast... (gets it back to the thread) new underwear..!!

[CFBC]

Oh, oh... I'm not allowed to read my Flypast until the w/e (away you see and good reading material), however just flicking through it.... Looks good.... And on page 90, classifieds.... I see a GOOD advert!!! ;)

[Agent X20]

... not allowed.!!!!.... the under thumb......??

Dont forget the small room...!!!

[minter]

cant afford,money going through my hands like water this month,still most xmas shopping done ,dec paypacket will......oh no JAN sales. going have to tie mrs mint to the bed i think!

[CFBC]

cant afford,money going through my hands like water this month,still most xmas shopping done ,dec paypacket will......oh no JAN sales. going have to tie mrs mint to the bed i think!
"Kinky" - With a copy of Flypast by her side I hope... ;)

[minter]

nope with a copy of next years AA catalogue...she hates them :D :D :D

[Typhoon-MKV]

Is it me or is there a bizarre likeness between the Front Cover of Flypast and Aeroplane this month.

HHmmm.....

:rolleyes:

[NeilD]

both with 'first air to air shots of the hawk 75'... Hmmmm :D more civvie stuff in Aeroplane though ! :p

Neil.

[Martin Bull]

Giving the thread a heading like that should save us opening endless new threads each month ;)

It's 'June' FlyPast time ( even though I reckon we're still in April :confused: ).If you're into Hurricanes and Canberras there are one or two nice articles ( especially about the 'new' BofB Hurricane ), but not much on the AA front this month. A Flying Legends pre-book form just fell neatly on the floor.....

Oh - and some nice pics of very familiar Mossies on p.15 ! :D

[Typhoon-MKV]

Oh - and some nice pics of very familiar Mossies on p.15 ! :D

Yes that does look familiar :D :D

The sanding job could be better on that Mossie though!!!


Another good issue - like the Hurricane feature.....

[CFBC]

It's these part timers Typhie....

[Martin Bull]

The sanding job could be better on that Mossie though!!!



I can't seem to find a smiley which consists of two fingers moving up and down.......

http://akamai-lq.bizrate.com/resize?sq=400&uid=294970137&mid=908

[minter]

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/mfinger/thefinger_red.gif
like this you mean

[CFBC]

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/mfinger/thefinger_red.gif
like this you mean

Hey!!! Ive just noticed this one!!! Ure on thin ice Minter... Thanks for the "hug" M/B.... A relative of yours perhaps? :D

Anyway... I re-joined Flypast yesterday at the Dx Show as the offer was too good to miss, but for joining at the Show they wanted to give me a second copy of the June 2005 issue, but I already have this....

So, if anyone is interested in it then please let me know as it is going spare.. I have not read it our even opened the cover...... It's just going to sit on the shelf...... :)

[CFBC]

Found a new home for my Flypast.... On it's way down the South Coast.... Thanks. :)

[Martin Bull]

July's issue just plopped through the letterbox....Nice big colour piccie of a P-40 Kittyhawk front and centre while we're waiting for Corgi to deliver theirs ;)

For me, a 'quiet' issue this time although there are some nice colour photos of Canberras and a new contender in the 'Warbirds Corgi'll never do' listing - the Martin Maryland flown by 'Warby' out of Malta !

But then, right at the very end, there's a very nice article about a Banff Strike Wing Mossie incident, complete with rare photos..... :) :)

[CFBC]

Yep, mines dropped through the door also this Am, but not had chance to flick the pages as yet. Nice and sunny outside. :D

[minter]

make the most of it ,gonna rain sun/mon im told

[snafu]

Nice and sunny outside. :D


So you'll be in the grounds of CFBC towers with your airforce ;)

[CFBC]

So you'll be in the grounds of CFBC towers with your airforce ;)

Perhaps. :D

[Martin Bull]

Wow- the diecast forum hits the bigtime in the latest FlyPast - the very first article is all about the MoM set with Clive Denney giving our Forum Heroes a big plug !

AAs also get a look in with a Meteor & P40 on the 'new products' page. It's a really good issue this time around with plenty of Lanc' stuff including a super article about WS-J-for-Johnnie-Walker ( come on Corgi - surely a candidate for the 1/72 L/E Tallboy Lanc...... :confused: )

Oh - and I've found another candidate for an aircraft so little known that even IXO will never do it - the Bristol Brigand B1 ! ;)

[Typhoon-MKV]

Wow- the diecast forum hits the bigtime in the latest FlyPast - the very first article is all about the MoM set with Clive Denney giving our Forum Heroes a big plug !

AAs also get a look in with a Meteor & P40 on the 'new products' page. It's a really good issue this time around with plenty of Lanc' stuff including a super article about WS-J-for-Johnnie-Walker ( come on Corgi - surely a candidate for the 1/72 L/E Tallboy Lanc...... :confused: )

Oh - and I've found another candidate for an aircraft so little known that even IXO will never do it - the Bristol Brigand B1 ! ;)

Tis indeed a mighty issue ;) :D

[minter]

hey! maybe the membership will double overnight :eek:

[shuttle]

I saw the 'postie' walking down the road this morning (in the pouring rain) and considered waiting for him but I had a train to catch. Oh well, something to look forward to when I get home tonight. Flypast should do a big 'splash' on the MoM Corgi release as it is a fine example of the 'warbird' community doing something pretty special to commemorate an historic anniversary. The Forum ‘special’ has helped to substantially fund the project and everyone involved should get due recognition.

I would prefer Ixo to do a Lysander before a Brigand……..!

:) Shuttle

[CFBC]

Am I famous? :confused:

Away for another two weeks as yet.... :rolleyes: :o Typical....

[G-force]

Am I famous?

Yeah, some good quality pics going around the net. :D

[Martin Bull]

Am I famous? :confused:

See the first posting in the 'Jobs for forum members' thread...... ;)

[snafu]

Am I famous? :confused:


...infamous more like - especially when you've got yer shorts on :D

[minter]

...infamous more like - especially when you've got yer shorts on :D

flypasts page 7 fella :rolleyes: http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/cwm/freak2.gif

[Martin Bull]

October's issue just fell onto the doormat - if you're into Hurricanes in any way, shape or form - this issue is a must, with a really nice special supplement. 'Merlins Over Malta' gets a full page ( sadly, can't see any mention of the Forum... :( ) and there's a fascinating-looking article about the Martin-Baker fighters with some nice pics.

But, for the dedicated borderline nutter, forget Page 3 - just look at Page 17 ! :eek: They really know how to twist the knife - I want one -NOW ! :rolleyes:

[Typhoon-MKV]

October's issue just fell onto the doormat - if you're into Hurricanes in any way, shape or form - this issue is a must, with a really nice special supplement. 'Merlins Over Malta' gets a full page ( sadly, can't see any mention of the Forum... :( ) and there's a fascinating-looking article about the Martin-Baker fighters with some nice pics.

But, for the dedicated borderline nutter, forget Page 3 - just look at Page 17 ! :eek: They really know how to twist the knife - I want one -NOW ! :rolleyes:
Yes mine dropped through the door again this morning - Hurricane supplement top notch.

And yes - again we don't get a mention in Flypast - oh well :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[no4mkit]

What's on page 17? Please, I won't be getting my issue for a few more weeks and I can't take the suspense that long!!

[Typhoon-MKV]

What's on page 17? Please, I won't be getting my issue for a few more weeks and I can't take the suspense that long!!
Full page Corgi Advert for both ME262 models - and very nice they look too....

[Martin Bull]

( Foam ! - Gag !! - Scratch marks on wall..... :eek: )

[no4mkit]

aahhh... thanks Typhoon! Looking forward to seeing that. :cool:

[minter]

October's issue just fell onto the doormat - if you're into Hurricanes in any way, shape or form - this issue is a must, with a really nice special supplement. [/COLOR] :rolleyes:

oh i am i am, but didnt see a supp in the middle while i was reading it in smiths :confused:

[CFBC]

Mints,

It is actually part of the Flypast magazine (not additional) and is very good....

:cool:

[minter]

tut,must be going blind...too much of the other :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Yep.. pages stuck together..!!

[minter]

nope thats railway monthly :D

[Agent X20]

Naw.. railway modeller... :D

[minter]

Mints,

It is actually part of the Flypast magazine (not additional) and is very good....

:cool:

just seen it, (must ahve been looking in last months :confused: ). looks a good issue,noticed in Aeroplane as well that theres a good chance the canadian based 109E will be participating in some UK airshows next year,that would be excellent,wait till i tell............ask the missus if i can go to an airshow next year :rolleyes:

[Martin Bull]

Blimey it's that time of the month again and here's the November F/P....

First off, if you're into P-51 Mustangs this issue will be a 'must purchase' - plenty of great info about current UK Mustangs ( Janie, BBD and Princess Elizabeth ) and a superb article about the 352nd FG with some very rare photos - I've certainly never seen the one of Bodney Tower demolished by an errant Mustang on D-Day.

Otherwise, a little bit about MoM with pics of the Blue Spit ( no mention of the Forum as usual ) , a TT ad from CHC, that Corgi 262 ad again to torture me even more ( :mad: ) and a really creepy photo of a B-29 poking out of a lake in Alaska.....

Good Autumn reading.

[CFBC]

Looks like another bumper issue M/B.

A few great articles... "UK Mustangs In Focus" Nice - :cool:

Oh look.... Flypast have missed us, but don't worry - Check the "classified" pages - :o

No - Not for that.... :rolleyes: This - "D.A.F Website & Forum" - Oh yeah..... :cool:

[shuttle]

A new Flypast has arrived. A very nice article on the MoM trip with plenty of pictures plus a plug for the box set and Corgi. Some great Spitfire articles as well. Both Modelzone and CHC have adverts for their commisions but the M/Z Spitfire and Mossie get a plug in the 'what's new' type section.

Well worth a read.

:) Shuttle

[prune]

Interesting stuff on the FW 190 rebuild in Norfolk.Shame we wont see it fly over here.I assume it will be shipped to the States where the engine is being rebuilt, for the test flying :(

[Martin Bull]

A better-than-usual FlyPast, this one. Very interesting to see an update on Spitfire ( and Seafire ! ;) ) status in the UK. The 190 looks fabulous and, as usual, will disappear over to the USA.

Best of all is that photo of Charlie Brown at low-level over Grand Harbour in Malta. Ought to do that one as a L/E print..... :cool:

( Oh, and I notice that Corgi have given up advertising the Me262 in this issue ! :p :rolleyes: )

[neighbob]

The Legends advert should be done for false advertiseing,it says "beautifully packaged".Obviously no-one at Corgi has been told that it's bl00dy awful.

There is some good news in the mag though Sally B has third party insurance until September 2006,and a petition of over 25,000 is being handed to Number 10 to change the eu law for vintage aircfaft.

[neighbob]

Spitfires over New Guinea,Not another project in the pipeline is it? :eek: ;) :D

[prune]

This months is a must have for Mighty 8th fans.Why dont Dragon do a 4th FG
Red nose Mustang, the short sighted, blinkered, cluless, FW obbsessed..... :mad:
Talking of FWs, the German company building full size repros are doing a Long nose FW :cool:

[minter]

repros as in flying you mean ?...if so when will we see a flying 190?

[Typhoon-MKV]

Yes I think they produce flying examples - hopefully one will find it's way over here.....

[Martin Bull]

Here you go : -

http://www.flugwerk.com/new/fw190/fw190.shtm

[neighbob]

January Flypast,has more about Malta's heritage (forum gets a mention in the thankyou section)and an interesting story about the short life of John Magee,an American citizen who joined the RCAF.He was based at RAF Digby during the war.Won't tell you no more as it will spoil the tale.Also the latest on XH588 and B17 Liberty Bell.

P.S Don't ask how i got the mag early.

[planejunky]

This months is a must have for Mighty 8th fans.Why dont Dragon do a 4th FG
Red nose Mustang, the short sighted, blinkered, cluless, FW obbsessed..... :mad:
Talking of FWs, the German company building full size repros are doing a Long nose FW :cool:

Still waiting for the 356th FG "The Lord is my Shepherd", so you'll be waiting a long time. Remember Nazi stuff sells, hence the endless stream of '190's! :rolleyes:

[planejunky]

Yes I think they produce flying examples - hopefully one will find it's way over here.....

CAA's computer say's no....... :D

[The Defiant Man]

January Flypast,has more about Malta's heritage (forum gets a mention in the thankyou section)and an interesting story about the short life of John Magee,an American citizen who joined the RCAF.He was based at RAF Digby during the war.Won't tell you no more as it will spoil the tale.Also the latest on XH588 and B17 Liberty Bell.

P.S Don't ask how i got the mag early.

Proably the same way as most of us.....subscription? At least a couple of weeks since delivery.

[Dambusters]

This months is a must have for Mighty 8th fans.Why dont Dragon do a 4th FG
Red nose Mustang, the short sighted, blinkered, cluless, FW obbsessed..... :mad:
Talking of FWs, the German company building full size repros are doing a Long nose FW :cool:

Mr Prune

Are they making a FW190 TA152?

[Grizzly Adams]

Several 190's are in production, thet're hoping one will be ready to fly on next years display circuit. They are planning to work on a Dora, but its not that far advanced as far as i can remember.

[Dambusters]

Several 190's are in production, thet're hoping one will be ready to fly on next years display circuit. They are planning to work on a Dora, but its not that far advanced as far as i can remember.

Look forward to next year then, should be a good one with the Bucc, Vulcan and now a 190.

[DUXFORD 19]

This Newbie from Florida has been reading FlyPast for about a year now, since I got started with collecting. I usually receive it at Barnes & Noble Booksellers on the 12th or 13th of the month. I just bought the December 2005 Spitfire edition. I already subscribe to Flight Journal, but also need--really need--FlyPast.

I subscribed and was told it would take 6-8 weeks to start.

So I am looking forward to the January issue which you already have. I'll have to wait for it until January 10th or so.

Now: Tell me about Aeroplane. I like the Database section, but it is VERY expensive here. Any comments would be appreciated. :confused:

[Martin Bull]

Aeroplane is a very highly-regarded publication and competes directly with FlyPast ; production values are almost identical. However, one slight difference is that FlyPast focusses more on WWII warbirds, whereas Aeroplane attempts a broader approach encompassing civil aircraft, WW1, etc. Aeroplane also tends to have a central 'datafile' group of articles about a particular aircraft type each month.

It's a personal thing ; I'm addicted to FlyPast and have a subscription ; I tend to flick-through Aeroplane at the newsagents,buying it if it seems interesting ( which I did this month, with the me262 on the cover ).

[DUXFORD 19]

Thanks for the reply--and the neat analysis. I have looked at Combat Aircraft and Air International. There is often so much information--information overload--that I was boggled. I figure that FlyPast has never disappointed me. I do not need to know how many jets crashed in Pakistan last week. I am not a fast-jet enthusiast, yet I do like to look at the F-16, the Eurofighter, the Typhoon. However, I will stay with the P-40, P-51, Spitfire, Hurricane, and Mosquito as my "true loves."

[Martin Bull]

Another small point to watch out for is that Aeroplane has a deal in place with the USA's Flight Journal whereby they share photo resources ( eg the 'new' 262s ). No problem with that if you only get one of the magazines, but if you get both, some photos can seem remarkably familiar.

[Martin Bull]

Well done FlyPast for landing on the doormat just in time for the festive season. Not such a spectacular issue this time, but there's a heartfelt tribute to Ray Hanna, part 2 of Ian McLachlan's B-17 article, and a review of the new 'Living Lancasters' book which I've bought for me as a Christmas treat.... ;)

Something nice to browse through with the Port 'n' mince pies ! :)

[Graham]

Got February 06 issue this morning in the post, a very good tribute to Ray Hanna and also a guest editorial on the possible remake of The Dambusters, plus comments from Richard Todd on the same subject in another article, interesting reading.

[CFBC]

Have to third that indeed. Mines just arrived through the door!! Great festive reading it will be.. :cool:

[snafu]

Hopefully mine's on the door mat waiting for me to get home.... :)

[DUXFORD 19]

I am SOOOOO envious! I will have to wait for the boat to get my December issue around the 13th of January. Then when my subscription begins, I'll let you know how long that takes.

Thanks for the comments about AEROPLANE. I will purchase that on a "as needed" basis.

PS: I have to relate another moving experience--again, the truth. In 2003, while in Cambridge for the month, I was walking in the American Cemetery. A two-engined fighter-bomber came over the hill (from Duxford?). Of course I waved. It was low enough to see the crew. IT WAVED/WAGGLED/WIGGLED (?) its wings. At me?

Oh, the feelings I had: AWE!

Happy holidays!

Duxford 19
Florida USA

[minter]

thats cool dux :cool:

[no4mkit]

I feel your pain Duxford! It's a but frustrating to read about the latest issue here then have to wait a full month to actually see your own copy. Tend to bypass this thread usually... :o

Neat story about the cemetary flyover. The Blenheim maybe? :cool:

[charley]

Page 80, the letter entitled "Ashes of Spitfire Fighter Ace Returned to Malta"

Very moving

[DUXFORD 19]

Yesterday, 3 January 2006, my February issue of FlyPast was in the mailbox. How cool is that? Now I am current with the readings.

In addition, I received a used hardbound copy of Piece of Cake from an Amazon bookseller. Ready for this? $2.15. Oh, what a lucky day it was!

This morning I read 72 pages: I learned the following: spot on, silly-buggers, spew, ********, ****** silly (I already knew "****!), and dust-up. I am sure I will learn a few new words in the next 75 pages, or so.

I do learn so much from reading. Cheers!

[This is a really cool site: No bad words printed. I can type them, and they come out already with asterisks! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!]

[Agent X20]

No bad words printed....Thats especially done for Yankee posters... :D

[Martin Bull]

Talking carp and bollix as usual..... :D :p

[goonybird]

This morning I read 72 pages: I learned the following: spot on, silly-buggers, spew, ********, ****** silly (I already knew "****!), [This is a really cool site: No bad words printed. I can type them, and they come out already with asterisks! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!]
Edited.

Note: For the Visually Challenged Members on this forum. The above Asterisks translate to:

"Beep-Beep" "Beep" and "Beeeeeeep!"

[Agent X20]

Talking carp and bollix as usual..... :D :p Thats Yankees for you...

[The Defiant Man]

Always that bugger was worse than ****** in the language stakes......guess not!

[Martin Bull]

This forum gets you that way - whenever I see 'Carp World' magazine on the racks at W H Smiths I think : 'Oh come on...it's not all bad ! ' :D

[G-force]

This forum gets you that way - whenever I see 'Carp World' magazine on the racks at W H Smiths I think : 'Oh come on...it's not all bad ! ' :D


Watch what you're saying, fisherman here!! ;) :D

[CFBC]

Anybody receied their latest Flypast.... A FREE CD.... Yeah, :cool:

Listen to those sounds baby!! :cool:

Also another BUMPER edition.... See you later guys, off to have a read... Oh, page 61, nice artowrk Typhie! ;)

[Martin Bull]

This one's a 'must' if you're into Lightnings ( the noisy ones, that is ). And there are some very rare photos of Pathfinder Mosquitoes which I don't remember seeing before. Good winter reading.... :)

[NeilD]

I actually bought Flypast this month, first one for about a year... :eek: yep, the CD is excellent!!! :D also bought Aeroplane as usual, another decent issue with good mix of subjects - blimey, those 2 mags plus a couple of euro-lotto tickets come to just over a tenner.. :eek:
Neil

[minter]

mags aint cheap over the long term, my boy would spend more than he get pocket money on them

[The Defiant Man]

This month's was a real treat for Lightning fans.......certainly passed a couple of hours reading it on the way back from the footie at Ipswich on Tuesday!

[Craig]

Damn good issue, but to be honest that's not unusual with Flypast! I very rarely feel disapponted by it. The article on Wright's field was fascinating, and the CD was worth the price of the magazine alone, I very much enjoyed that and with such gems as a Vulcan QRA takeoff and a Valiant it make for great listening. More please! :cool:

[jetfan]

I received my copy of "FlyPast" this week and regard it as excellent as usual.

The CD was fascinating. Somehow, the recording of the Meteor failed to capture that "Derwent whine" as it approached, but it certaining triggered the imagination.
I saw several of the V-bomber scrambles at Finningley and Farnbro'. Always very impressive with the ground vibrating beneath one's feet. A "Chiefie" was responsible for the design of the external ground starter that allowed the four engines to be started in very rapid succession as the crew were boarding.

[Dogtwenty]

The 'V' bomber scramble brought back some cracking memories. I lived right next door to the airfield at Waddington during the 60-70's and boy could thos Vulcans shift!! :eek:

[prune]

Latest Flypast arrived today, good as usual.Article on a pointy noisey thing called a Phantom, and the loss of the Planes of Fame Hellcat and pilot last year.

[Martin Bull]

This one's a little bit low-key for me ; not unusual for this time of year. Some interesting news snippets and don't lose the Midland Counties brochure that falls out - some real bargains there !

But if I weren't a subscriber this one wouldn't be essential. Roll on the airshow season !;)

[CFBC]

Nice new arrival at Newark and the Cockpit Fest also.... :cool:

Not a bad month, but as MB says, not as good as previous issues.... Still, it is February ain't it... :)

[Agent X20]

Still, it is February ain't it... :) If it's anything like Hi Fi Mags.. it will be the June issue..:D :D :D

that's June 2007

[Dogtwenty]

OK, who's got it then?? :)
Excellent articles on the Bromwich works, the newly sprayed Seafire and the Lufftwaffe workshops.
Also article on the 'bombing' of a B24 by another B24! Hells bells! :eek: How they got away with that I've no idea!

US Lightening restoration is a good read and the Corgi adverts might amuse some of us :rolleyes:

[shuttle]

Dogtwenty,

Oi, how did you get 'Flypast' so early? I expect mine will arrive tommorrow......

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Anyone get this months Aeroplane.. free DVD... on Farnborough stuff.. most probably covered in another thread..:LOL:

[NeilD]

Anyone get this months Aeroplane.. free DVD... on Farnborough stuff.. most probably covered in another thread..:LOL:

yep.. DVD was really good.. 'this' months Aeroplane should be out now..

[prune]

No Flypast enclosure this year, no free tea and bickies:(

[Dogtwenty]

Dogtwenty,

Oi, how did you get 'Flypast' so early? I expect mine will arrive tommorrow......

:) Shuttle

Ah, well, I ordered mine from the NAAFI shop along with my Bromide dipped tea bags and it arrived on Thursday - Dont ya just love the NAAFI?? :D

[DCRanger]

Dont ya just love the NAAFI?? :D
Reminds me of a quaint old military expression "No Ambition And F'all Interest:.:D

[CFBC]

Just arrived! :cool: Not had time to rip off the poly as yet as you lot were crying out for pics yesterday on the JEJ.... Well, when Typhie bores me today I will no doubt take a read! :p

Looks another bumper issue! :cool:

[Martin Bull]

Well, when Typhie bores me today I will no doubt take a read! :p


...in one of those seaside shelters no doubt, with a rug over your knees....:p

[Martin Bull]

Even though it's still only April here's the 'June' FlyPast....:confused:

A great return to form, anyway - it's the 25th Anniversary issue with some 'nostalgia' items plus plenty of great AA-related stuff : a centrespread of a Hurricane & Eurofighter, some rare Spitfire photos from the 'BofB' film location, a major Vulcan 'Black Buck' article, an 'in focus' on the Skua ( useful if, like me, you've recently bought the Altaya one.. ) and a really splendid article about P-47s at Raydon. Plus shots of the TSR-2 at Cosford. Oh, and the Corgi 'Sight & Sound' toys get a page, too.

Buy it.

You simply can't miss the stunning Thunderbolt shot on the cover ! :cool:

[uksubs]

This month Aeroplane mag worth getting come with free spitfire cd ;)

[Dogtwenty]

Even though it's still only April here's the 'June' FlyPast....:confused:

A great return to form, anyway - it's the 25th Anniversary issue with some 'nostalgia' items plus plenty of great AA-related stuff : a centrespread of a Hurricane & Eurofighter, some rare Spitfire photos from the 'BofB' film location, a major Vulcan 'Black Buck' article, an 'in focus' on the Skua ( useful if, like me, you've recently bought the Altaya one.. ) and a really splendid article about P-47s at Raydon. Plus shots of the TSR-2 at Cosford. Oh, and the Corgi 'Sight & Sound' toys get a page, too.

Buy it.

You simply can't miss the stunning Thunderbolt shot on the cover ! :cool:

Well, you said it all there Martin - I've read it cover to cover and it was worth every penny. You going to Shuttlworth next weekend?

[Martin Bull]

Sadly, social responsibilities (:( ) and my wife conspire to say : NO.

Duxford it is for me.:)

[CFBC]

Travelling all week for work so I have resisted tempation to read the new Flypast, but looking forward to ripping off the plaggy and having a dam good read!! :cool:

[Martin Bull]

That time of the month again.....a must for anyone interested in 100 Group's operations from RAF Oulton with a nice big colour profile of a 223 Squadron Fortress, an(other) article about Vulcan XH558, and a special article about Aviation Art ( no nooo nooooooo ! :( )

And there's a superb reproduction of Robert Taylor's latest 'Dambuster' print as the centre spread.:cool:

[uksubs]

[QUOTE=Martin Bull]That time of the month again.....a must for anyone interested in 100 Group's operations from RAF Oulton with a nice big colour profile of a 223 Squadron Fortress,
I would love it if corgi made that B17:D

[prune]

Nice ad. for Richard Taylor's (Roberts son) new release,Coastal Patrol,a 610 Sqn.Spit over the white cliffs.He's a chip off the old block and his early ones are better than his dads first ones impo.I'm a sucker for anything Battle of Britain, especially if the white cliffs are in it, so will have a good look at this one at Duxford.Also be looking at Gill Cohens Pete Brothers print, so may prove expensive:(

[shuttle]

Martin,

Do you like that photo of the B-17 in formation with the B-52? What a box set......

:D Shuttle

[Martin Bull]

...especially if they were both 1/72 scale......:eek: :wacko:

[Angels one-five]

The feature on 39 Sqn has another potential captive eagle - the Stuka in RAF markings would certainly look different!

[minter]

Also be looking at Gill Cohens Pete Brothers print, so may prove expensive:(

this guy i like, concentrates on the men not just the planes, excellent stuff

[prune]

This months is one of the best I've seen, not least for the Luftwaffe supplement.If you dont usually get Flypast,this one is well worth it,absolutely stuffed with great articles and pictures.

[Martin Bull]

You're not wrong, prune - a superb issue : John Dibbs always takes first-rate air-to-air photos, but he's excelled himself with the Bf109E-4 pics on the cover and centre-spread. You almost feel that you could reach out and touch the rivets - quite amazing.:cool:

[minter]

cant wait ,seen pics of this plane on the web and looks superb

[CFBC]

Mines arrived too... Oh goody... ;)

[snafu]

Very interesting in the Luftwaffe supplement about Hendon's Stuka - appears that around the time of the Battle of Britain film there were plans to fly this! 'Credible ' sources also claim the Stuka was taxied at this time......if only they'd taken the plunge.............

[minter]

if only they'd taken the plunge.............

the stuka probaly would have done

[snafu]

the stuka probaly would have done


Very witty Mints or Munter as that bod called you on 'the other' forum :LOL:

[minter]

ah you noticed that :rolleyes: ...been called worse :LOL:

[Martin Bull]

Latest FlyPast landed today - a little more low-key, this one, but nonetheless some interesting articles ( especially the one about a 635 Squadron Pathfinder ). Some tantalising pics of a Boston wreck being recovered from Russia, and some rather dull pix of Legends ( we had better photos on the Forum ! :cool: ).

But - I did LARF :LOL: ... at the 'Lancashire Luftwaffe' ! No doubt Hauptmann Lev and his band of experten.....

Oh, and a pic of the upcoming MZ 109E which is already on my 'wants' list.:)

[The Defiant Man]

Latest FlyPast landed today - a little more low-key, this one, but nonetheless some interesting articles ( especially the one about a 635 Squadron Pathfinder ). Some tantalising pics of a Boston wreck being recovered from Russia, and some rather dull pix of Legends ( we had better photos on the Forum ! :cool: ).

But - I did LARF :LOL: ... at the 'Lancashire Luftwaffe' ! No doubt Hauptmann Lev and his band of experten.....

Oh, and a pic of the upcoming MZ 109E which is already on my 'wants' list.:)
Agree MB.....had a quick scan through this evening......not a bumper issue, but some interesting stuff.....the Russian Boston article looks interesting and for the jet fans there is a piece on the Buccs at Thunder City.

[prune]

Just seeing the article about NGNG in the first few pages put a downer on the whole issue for me:(

[Martin Bull]

I also notice that there's an airworthy Buchon for sale in the USA - at $1,200,000.00. ( Plus postage ).

Looks like I'll be sticking with die-cast, then.....:(

[snafu]

[QUOTE=Martin Bull] and some rather dull pix of Legends ( we had better photos on the Forum ! :cool: ).
QUOTE]

Totally agree MB. Legends is the premier warbird show this side of the pond and they've hardly gone overboard with the review and pics:(

[Agent X20]

I also notice that there's an airworthy Buchon for sale in the USA - at $1,200,000.00. ( Plus postage ).

Looks like I'll be sticking with die-cast, then.....:( Is that more than McHaddie paid for the whole lot originally..??

[snafu]

I heard it said that the sum paid for all the Buchon's was a mere £10 000:eek:

Don't know how accurate this but it was posted on a forum back in 2004.

[Martin Bull]

According to Robert Rudhall's superb book about the movie, the price for the Buchons was $2,250.00 each.....:blink:

[Agent X20]

A million then would buy you the whole blo0dy Luftwaffe..!!

[CFBC]

Oh my.... :o Ive only just managed to read last months Flypast.... The new ones arrived..... Desert island reading now me thinks! :cool:

[Red 2]

According to Robert Rudhall's superb book about the movie, the price for the Buchons was $2,250.00 each.....:blink:

Not strictly the correct thread but just got the book yesterday...fantastic!

[minter]

Oh my.... :o Ive only just managed to read last months Flypast.... The new ones arrived..... Desert island reading now me thinks! :cool:

only just bought last months or this months, off on me hols next weeks so be good bedtime reading :)

[CFBC]

Octobers Flypast just popped through the door.... Some good reading as well... Forgotten Bombers, Canada's Museums, 558 appeal and much more..... Just makes a change to have time to read it.. :)

[neighbob]

Octobers Flypast just popped through the door.... Some good reading as well... Forgotten Bombers, Canada's Museums, 558 appeal and much more..... Just makes a change to have time to read it.. :)

Well,once your married women get more headaches.:LOL:

[CFBC]

Well,once your married women get more headaches.:LOL:

Hey, not this Yorkshire lass I can tell you! ;) :)

[Agent X20]

Patience.....

[Red 2]

Poor girl needs all her strength, all those PF packages to take delivery of!!!:eek: ;) :LOL:

[The Defiant Man]

Let's get back on thread....p-lease......

Quick look through shows it to an excellent looking issue. A couple of "forgotten bombers"......

Please ignore the dust:o

[CFBC]

Let's get back on thread....p-lease......

Quick look through shows it to an excellent looking issue. A couple of "forgotten bombers"......

Please ignore the dust:o

Thanks TDM... Yes, Forgotten Bombers... They look good.. :cool:

Didn't realise an Avro Lincoln still existed in the UK....

[Agent X20]

Quick look through shows it to an excellent looking issue. A couple of "forgotten bombers"......

Please ignore the dust:o

Good old Airfix Hampden there....:D

Matchbox Whitley..?

Whitley..... (bet yer felt kinda vunerable in one of those...)
Hampden.... (so thin....)

Suppose if anyone does em.. it will be the pooch.....

[Martin Bull]

Mine arrived but I'll leave it unwrapped - be something to read while I'm sheltering in the car eating my sandwiches at Duxford on Saturday.....:(

[The Defiant Man]

Good old Airfix Hampden there....:D

Matchbox Whitley..?


Suppose if anyone does em.. it will be the pooch.....

Airfix Hampden...yep....many moons ago I did that one....

Whitley.....ebay purchase...not sure exactly how much, but definitely less than a tenner all in......lovely model.:)

Both 1/72 btw.....

Doubt if anyone will do either of these in diecast.....although the Hampden is not that big......

[minter]

Doubt if anyone will do either of these in diecast.....although the Hampden is not that big......

not enough schemes etc

[The Defiant Man]

not enough schemes etc
Bah humbug......if yer can do a dozen blue Corsairs.....:D

[minter]

couldnt agree more old boy ;)

[no4mkit]

not enough schemes etc

Wouldn't hold Altaya/IXO back. ;) Suppose they're done though...

[Agent Carr]

Bah humbug......if yer can do a dozen blue Corsairs.....:D

And two dozen silver Mustangs:(

[snafu]

Interesting to read the article on the Canadian Harvard association with credits given to Tony Donnelly.

I met Tony at Flying Legends last year. Thoroughly nice bloke and had a real interesting chat. That's why Pops' car sports the Canadian Harvard Association sticker. Tony actually pointed out to me what was going to transpire with the Dragon Rapide prior to it catching fire on start up. He is from the North West of the UK originally and returns back each year, with his son to visit the folks and take in the best warbirds show in Europe....

[DCRanger]

not enough schemes etc
Whitley has more schemes than the Tiffie including an all black, Coastal Command, grey/green and BOAC schemes. (Don't think there was a desert scheme but then I didn't think there was a Tiffie scheme.:D )

Hampden is more limited but it did serve with Coastal Command. Two squadrons were sent to Russia and the aircraft were handed over to the Russians when the crews returned to the UK. Scraping the barrel here but there was also a proposed float plane version for the Swedish air force.

[minter]

forget the russian one, corgi dont seem to want to touch that area as in allied stuff :rolleyes:

[jetfan]

Cheshire, as a P/O., brought a Whitley back to Driffield in the early days of the war with one side pealed away. If I remember correctly, flares had exploded in the rear fuselage, but the old girl still came home.

Two VC's were won on Hampdens: Learoy's and Hannah's.

The Pooch should do a series of types flown by VC winners. They have the Catalina, Lanc, Wellington,Hurricane already. All they need is Battle, Hampden, Halifax, Manchester, Blenheim IV/V and Ventura.

[no4mkit]

..and Stirlings (2 VC's).

[eismeer]

..and Stirlings (2 VC's).

Would love to see this aircraft done by Corgi, sitting next to a Lanc' and a Welly, what a vision :)

[Red 2]

Would love to see this aircraft done by Corgi, sitting next to a Lanc' and a Welly, what a vision :)

Imagine the size, wow! Halifax would be easier to accommodate on the shelf, Blenhein would also be good. Manchester would be interesting but probably unrealistic commercially.

[eismeer]

Imagine the size, wow! Halifax would be easier to accommodate on the shelf, Blenhein would also be good. Manchester would be interesting but probably unrealistic commercially.

Now if they were to add a Halifax and a Blenhiem as well that would be a truly fantastic Bomber Command lineup :cool:

[minter]

Manchester would be interesting but probably unrealistic commercially.

errrr

[Red 2]

errrr

Just seen the Corgi Top Secret plan for a Manchester....to cut costs, take a few spare SnS Lancs...saw off outermost engines....hey presto....hopefully only MB will notice!;) :D

[minter]

be interesting, they will have to make SNS sound as if its got ropy engines, then one finally cuts out and the plane crashes...like to see how they do that :D

[no4mkit]

something like this, Mints.....;)





http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/no4mkit/SNSManchester.jpg

[Agent X20]

Excellent..!!!

[snafu]

Latest Flypast has the news of the Real aeroplane co's ME109 Buchon and Hurricane being sold. I've seen the odd reference to this on the forum, so apologies if it's old news. The pair will be heading to Dx first and then their destination is clouded in mystery.

I'm gutted as Breighton is one of my favourite haunts and to see these two gems up close and personal was terriffic. Apparently there's a pre WWII project on the horizon for Breighton but no details as of yet.

[minter]

another hurri going...disaster :(

[Martin Bull]

I noticed an Eagle Editions ad showing the cover of 'Black Cross/Red Star' vol 3....could it be nearly upon us ? :blink:

[Martin Bull]

A bumper December 2006 issue just landed on the mat full of Christmas Gift Ideas ( :( is it that time already ?? :rolleyes: ). The issue is supposedly a 'Spitfire Special' but despite being larger than usual seems to have an odd mixture of not-particularly-interesting ( to me, anyway.... ) articles.

But there's a half-page 'interview' with Corgi's Range Research Manager which forumites will want to read between the lines of......;)

[Low_Flyer]

I noticed an Eagle Editions ad showing the cover of 'Black Cross/Red Star' vol 3....could it be nearly upon us ? :blink:

It's out. :)

[Martin Bull]

The January 2007 (:unsure: ) FlyPast is upon us - plenty of nice B-17 and P-51D piccies this month, and with an elegant sense of timing there's an article about Pierce MacKennon with his P-51D in original WWII colour at Debden ( as per the model recently released by Witty ).

After last months' 1/32 bombshell, it's all quiet on the Corgi front this month which is perhaps just as well....:( And just for Full Metal Jacket, there's a rare shot of surplus Mk.22 Spitfires about to be broken up and smelted down at Cosford in 1956......

[CFBC]

I know... Could not believe my eyes when I saw it on the doorstep after arriving home.... Not read Decembers yet! :o

[Red 2]

Just seen my first Easter Egg!!! So January edition a tad late....:D

[The Defiant Man]

This month's Flypast landed today.....a standard affair with no built-in supplements.......some good looking articles on the Blenheim appear to be the highlight, but...horror of horrors...an article on Qantas....civils!:ohmy: :hide:

Also noticed a full page advert for Gemini 1/72......an excellent pic and review of the HM German Mig-21 and a competition to win a Diverse Images, also with a nice picture.

Only Corgi mention was a review with pic of the Bomber Harris figure......

Great marketing strikes again.....:roll:

[Martin Bull]

FP time of the month again and this time it's an Agent Carr Special - special articles about Pearl Harbour and an amazing bit of 'Zero' aviation archaeology in the Pacific. Plenty of confusing stuff in the 'News' section about warbird movements, something about the Cold War display at Cosford....not really one for me this month, except for the terrific article right at the end about Peter Teichmann's P-51D. Lovely pics !:cool

And take a look at Page 11...almost tempted to raid the Piggy Bank....:o

[The Defiant Man]

Whilst not a "bumper" issue, from my quick glance so far I thought it was one that had a bit for nearly everyone......F-14 feature for the jet-heads, Pearl Harbor/Jap feature, RAF Museum Cosford, RN/FAA pilot in Men Behind the Medals (always an interesting read) and lots more.....

[Craig]

Just got the latest Flypast and very good it is too, worth the cover price for the centrespread photo alone! Well cool! :cool

[Martin Bull]

Just received the May ( :eek: ) FlyPast and much more up my street it is....including the 'Airshow' ( yesss ! :) ) pullout, plus a superb article for the Old Airfield Nutter - a well-detailed look at Little Staughton, one of my favourite Pathfinder bases.

Add a thorough appreciation of the late Alex Henshaw, and a snippet of news that B-17G 'Liberty Belle' just - may just - come over for Flying Legends, and you've got this months' required reading ! ;)

[The Defiant Man]

including the 'Airshow' ( yesss ! :) ) pullout,

Which has a full page advert for Precision Replicas on the back.....

Looks a good issue.....

[Jimbo27]

I've been buying Flypast for about 15 years. Still don't know why I haven't got a subscription...

Does it have any vouchers in it this month for museums ?

[Red 2]

Which has a full page advert for Precision Replicas on the back.....

Looks a good issue.....

And elsewhere there is an ad for Precision Replicas figures relating to the Falklands Anniversary. Interesting...

Also note that the pre-pro Spit looked a heck of a lot better 'for real' at the BoB Day than the photo in the ad.

[The Defiant Man]

Does it have any vouchers in it this month for museums ?

Yes....

[The Defiant Man]

And elsewhere there is an ad for Precision Replicas figures relating to the Falklands Anniversary. Interesting...


1/6th scale.....£399.99 each....

[snafu]

1/6th scale.....£399.99 each....

They look good to me, but way out of my price bracket.....

[CFBC]

Been so busy with work that I have not even un-wrapped it. :(

[Agent X20]

Looks a good issue..... Rightho.. offt down to Smiths... see if theres a space between the railway nuts and the carp fishermen..:D :D :D

[sniperUK]

Rightho.. offt down to Smiths... see if theres a space between the railway nuts and the carp fishermen..:D :D :D

This ones in a sealed plastic bag Agent .......you may have to make a purchase for this one:eek: :LOL:

[minter]

This ones in a sealed plastic bag Agent .......you may have to make a purchase for this one:eek: :LOL:

oh no! last months was in a bag so couldnt read it....gonna have to write to the editor or take me little pen knife down to smiths

[CFBC]

oh no! last months was in a bag so couldnt read it....gonna have to write to the editor or take me little pen knife down to smiths

Buy it you skivvy! :LOL:

[Agent X20]

Thats not blo*dy cricket..:mad: :mad: :mad: ...we aint all rich like you:mad: :D

[Red Leader]

Thats not blo*dy cricket..:mad: :mad: :mad: ...we aint all rich like you:mad: :D

I buy em anyway cause I find em good to keep and often come back and read the articles many months later!

[minter]

Buy it you skivvy! :LOL:

nah, money goes on other things do you know how much brushes and paints cost theses days ;)

[uksubs]

Just received the May ( :eek: ) FlyPast and much more up my street it is....including the 'Airshow' ( yesss ! :) ) pullout, plus a superb article for the Old Airfield Nutter - a well-detailed look at Little Staughton, one of my favourite Pathfinder bases.

Add a thorough appreciation of the late Alex Henshaw, and a snippet of news that B-17G 'Liberty Belle' just - may just - come over for Flying Legends, and you've got this months' required reading ! ;)

The story about little staughton is a great read ;)

[Martin Bull]

...and that's only Part 1 ! Next month should see a lot more about 109 & 582 Squadrons and their two VCs.....:cool

[Martin Bull]

It's here already - :( - the 'June' issue that is - and I must say it's to my taste, with Part 2 of 'Little Staughton' and an excellent article about Arthur Hall DFC*, a nightfighter navigator on Beaufighters and Mossies :cool There's a huge article about Mustangs of the 487th FG, plus Crusaders in Vietnam and a nice couple of 'secrets behind the paintings' articles ; this time about Nick Trudgian and Mark Postlethwaite. Not much on the Corgi front this month - it's all about Witty's Sea Furies and HobbyMaster's Hellcats......

[The Defiant Man]

Not much on the Corgi front this month - it's all about Witty's Sea Furies and HobbyMaster's Hellcats......

For "not much" insert "diddly squat":D. Dealers/retailers certainly seem to be pushing the HM & Witty's in this edition.

[Martin Bull]

Trivia, maybe - but for those interested in the real aircraft behind the models, the 'Little Staughton' article in this months' FlyPast includes details of the sad fate of 109 Squadron Mosquito ML907 ; yes, that's AA34603 in the 1/32 range......

[Martin Bull]

It's that time of the month again....this time with a full-page glossy ad from a certain retailer who frequently surfaces on this Forum.....:unsure:

[Agent X20]

I do wish you could post a little earlier.. just gone past Smiths.. would have popped in and mingled with the smelly lot..:D

[minter]

smiths! its only the 30th mine wouldnt have it yet

[The Defiant Man]

Looks a good issue......lots of news, articles on the BBMF, Spitfire PRXIX, Saab Viggen for the jetheads, Air Atlantique, 101 Sqn history & a B-17 tragedy.....

[spock1]

smiths! its only the 30th mine wouldnt have it yet

:unsure: Mr. Minter,

Are you in a different time zone to the rest of us?..................:unsure:

[minter]

yep warp factor 10 :wacko:

[Martin Bull]

FlyPast arrived today and a bit of a dull old issue it is for the time of year ( cue for someone else to say 'most deeply fascinating issue ever..' ;) ) - singular lack of any info regarding Legends participants, not even in the News section which mainly seems to concern warbirds which have gone/are about to go abroad.......:(

[The Defiant Man]

FlyPast arrived today and a bit of a dull old issue it is for the time of year ( cue for someone else to say 'most deeply fascinating issue ever..' ;) ) (

Wouldn't say it was the best ever, by a long way....but from my quick flick through it seemed ok......ah, hang on, not much Lufty in it this month.....:p :D

[minter]

must be difficult to produce a fantastic issue every month

[Red 2]

Funny, I rate the mags by how long I spend in the R2 sanctuary (smallest room in the house:o ) and this month, it is down on normal.

Waiting for 'Aeroplane' to arrive to save the day.

[von hitchofen]

you mean you weren't leafing through it in Smiths????

[Red 2]

you mean you weren't leafing through it in Smiths????

A foul slur!:D

Nah, reserved 'Flight' for WHS!:LOL:

[Martin Bull]

Ah - this is much more like it....:cool:

The September FlyPast just dropped onto the doormat and much more to my taste it is, too ! There's a fascinating 'Focus' series of articles about the Sea Fury, an aircraft I had no interest in until Witty released their model. Plenty of stuff about the RNHF and Iraqi Furies....:cool:

Not just that, but there are articles about 635 Squadron Pathfinders, a Kiwi Tempest pilot, a review of Legends, a write-up of the Merlins Over Malta Special Edition DVD and a lovely, quarter-page review and photo of G/A's 'Princess Elizabeth' with a well-deserved 'plug' for a Well Known Retailer.....

There's also a full-page ad for a 1/72 model of 'Phantom Of The Ruhr'.....

All in all, plenty to detain Red2 in the Throne Room.....;)

[The Defiant Man]

All in all, plenty to detain Red2 in the Throne Room.....;)

Nah....there's hardly any civil stuff in it.....:p :D

[Martin Bull]

Nah....there's hardly any civil stuff in it.....:p :D

I forgot that he's defected to the other side.....:(

[Agent X20]

Nah....there's hardly any civil stuff in it.....:p :D

Be five minutes in Smiths tomorrow then in between the smelly trainspotters and carp fishermen... talking of which .....anyone seen G-Force lately..?...

Last part of me World at War tomorrow... and for this week I can learn French.... "mademoiselle...parlez vous aquaphibian"....:LOL:

Buy a newspaper get a DVD and a CD free...:confused: worlds gawn bleedin barmy..

[minter]

Be five minutes in Smiths tomorrow then in between the smelly trainspotters and carp fishermen...

and kids and students....:rolleyes: thankfully its not raining at the mo otherwise its like a full tube train http://tcwozere.co.uk/smileys/ac39.gif

[Red 2]

I forgot that he's defected to the other side.....:(

Still with you old boy!

Just that Flypast & Aeroplane have to share 'throne time' with Airliner World!;) :LOL:

[Agent X20]

and kids and students....:rolleyes: thankfully its not raining at the mo otherwise its like a full tube train http://tcwozere.co.uk/smileys/ac39.gif
Smiths Harpenden are still with last months copy... thought the bit on 110's looked familiar...

[Agent X20]

There's also a full-page ad for a 1/72 model of 'Phantom Of The Ruhr'.....

Naughty... thats the Airfix advert.....

Seems their 1/72 BBMF set is out... 3 pronged stand... and no doubt more available and slightly cheaper than the canine one..

Must admit I looked at the green camo first and thought... NO..!! what have Corgi done... then noticed it was Airfix....:LOL:

What is it with getting the right green on Photostuff.??..:wacko:

[prune]

Bumper issue this month, plenty for Lufty fans and B.o.B film nuts.
A Buchon has binned, $1.2m was the price,now cut down to $650,000,a steal at the present exchange rate.It's owned by the Commemorative Air Force,flew in the film and last flew 3 years ago.
Someone tell Red 2, it'll go well with his other B.o.B film memorabilia:D

[shuttle]

The new 'Flypast' has some interesting articles this month including one on the IWM Lambeth Spitfire (a real 'BoB' veteran), the Shuttleworth Gladiator and a tribute to Robin Olds. The recent Shoreham tragedy gets a mention but the loss of the Hurricane is slightly tempered by the article on THREE Hurricanes being rebuilt by Hawker Restorations - some excellent photo's in the article.

:) Shuttle

[von hitchofen]

lots of interesting guff in this months Flypast - Wellingtons over the Med, Bostons in Italy, Stirlings at Arnhem and as you might expect loads of luvverly Mustangs

I particularly liked the "George Preddy" Ford Mustang!

[The Defiant Man]

lots of interesting guff in this months Flypast - Wellingtons over the Med, Bostons in Italy, Stirlings at Arnhem and as you might expect loads of luvverly Mustangs

I particularly liked the "George Preddy" Ford Mustang!

It's an excellent read this month....especially if you are into WWII RAF bombers......

[minter]

yep, like the look of that philip west painting too

[Angels one-five]

I particularly liked the "George Preddy" Ford Mustang!

That looked quite cool - I'm not sure that a "Johnnie Johnson" Triumph Spitfire would look quite so good!

[von hitchofen]

performance wouldn't be as good either :LOL:

[The Defiant Man]

The February 2008 issue landed today...-blink-

Quite a good one....plenty of features, and a must if you're a Mossie fan with around 20 pages dedicated to the Wooden Wonder.-cool-

[Martin Bull]

Mine just landed...I'm leaving it unopened so's I've got something good to read in the office on Monday morning....-sad-

[von hitchofen]

ahhh you poor thing....leave at 12, everyone else is...-biggrin-

i dont go back to work until 2 Jan, hee hee -mad-

[Martin Bull]

Ah...here's the March issue and it's an absolute 'must' for anyone with an interest in Shackletons...plenty of Cold War stuff here. there's also a nice article about 'Canada's TSR-2' - the Avro Arrow ( now that would be a bold choice...;) ). Also an in-depth look at one of the original 'Merlins Over Malta' pilots with a full-page pic of BM597 in 'that' blue....

And, much to the horror of my wife, there's the free FlyPast 2008 Airshow Guide.....yes, please ! :)

[Angels one-five]

What I thought was interesting was the corgi competition giving away some limited edition artwork... looks as if that was what was going to go out with the vv expensive and vv dead-in-the-water special editions.:rolleyes:

[Craig]

What I thought was interesting was the corgi competition giving away some limited edition artwork... looks as if that was what was going to go out with the vv expensive and vv dead-in-the-water special editions.:rolleyes:

Yep the similarity between those paintings and the subject matter for the Connoseur's Collection Models did strike me too ;) . Looks like they were well down the line when pulled, but still the right choice in my mind. Good to see Corgi spending a bit of money on advertising though, full page ad in the back of the Airshows supplement, get the "word" out to those who may be interested...

[Red 2]

Yep the similarity between those paintings and the subject matter for the Connoseur's Collection Models did strike me too ;) . Looks like they were well down the line when pulled, but still the right choice in my mind. Good to see Corgi spending a bit of money on advertising though, full page ad in the back of the Airshows supplement, get the "word" out to those who may be interested...


Methinks the artwork being used as prizes would give you a free ad.

Personally, I think Minter's artwork is just as good!

[CFBC]

Methinks the artwork being used as prizes would give you a free ad.

My thoughts too... (Not that I have seen the advert yet). :)

[Craig]

Methinks the artwork being used as prizes would give you a free ad.

Personally, I think Minter's artwork is just as good!
Of course, but the ad for the "Survivors" section of the new catalogue in the "Airshows" supplement to me looked a good, targetted attempt. The awareness of the range I would have thought is pretty good, but hopefully the more specific ad for airshow attenders will swing a few extra sales by informing the punters exactly what is out there.... ;)

[davidwford]

Just got the latest issue, bit late I know. Now busy going through the air show guide, planning this years campain:wacko:

[Martin Bull]

Latest one's here, and if you like P-47s, this one's for you.....;)

[nursey]

Just got to love the heading on page 16 - Vulcun hits economic 'turbulance'. What a great phrase. I like that - made me chuckle!:D

[biffo]

IF YOU LIKE THE PHANTOM YOUR IN FOR A TREAT, BEAUTIFULL ART WORK OF IT, AND A WARBIRD DIRECTORY ,THE MAG HAS A NEW FORMAT AS WELL:unsure:

[simonsfotos]

Mine arrived yesterday. Best issue in ages. Phantom stuff is excellent as is the Warbirds supplement. As for the redesign, it's almost as if someone's been mistening to the comments on DAF!!

[stan]

Have to disagree re the design- a triumph of style over substance. Goodness knows how the 'more senior' reader will cope with the font change and the content of articles seems to have taken a tumble to make way for photos.EG p68 and the Eagle Hurricane where the text looks more like a footnote. P25 a full page describing 12 roundels? Men behind the medals where a full page is taken up with what appear to be generic shots of medals ie- possibly not even the bloke's original group. 'Briefings' just about require a magnifying glass (and belive me my eyes are OK)

Phantom stuff is good but try finding a B24 in the Warbirds directory.

Sorry, I think it's far from the best ever, maybe I'm in a minority, but it reminds me of the books I used to get from the library as a kid, not the informative content I've come to expect from Fly Past.

After 20 years I may even move on to the Daily Telegraph Aircraft suppliment-sorry The Aeroplane.

[minter]

i see this months has a couple of nice photos of the newly restored 109e which flew in ww2 looks well :cool

[Martin Bull]

Must say that I tend to agree with stan's comments above - I'm a longstanding FP fan, but this years' issues do seem rather insubstantial to say the least. It's rapidly gone from keep-it-cos-I-may-need-to-refer-to-it to flick-through-and-chuck-in-bin.......:(

[minter]

dont buy it meself anymore, this was a quick glance in Smiths

[Agent X20]

Be a 'short' lunch hour today then...:D :D :D

[minter]

Be a 'short' lunch hour today then...:D :D :D

yep... wilkos, then Lidl :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Lidl....... :wacko: exciting:wacko: ........ although they do have some good stuff from time to time..

......theres often a queue outside the Baldock International one when they are doing some grand deal on a compooter base...

[The Defiant Man]

A decidedly average issue this month....a couple of good articles on Kit North Lewis and the chap that wrote A Navigator's Tale......but not much else.

[Agent X20]

Having returned.. its not that bad.. as TDM has stated theres a good article on KNL along with a good Typhoon profile.. (Corgi - thats what one looks like... ) however its a bit difficult knowing where the prose starts and the adverts end and vice versa... In fact 'Aeroplane' took less time to scan.... they really have the same 'house' image..

Mind you the camera mags are worse.. three mags both reviewing the same three cameras this month... overkill or what..:(

[Shamrock]

Interesting piece on the letters page from the son of a Wing Commander who explains that his father was not too impressed by Bader and Leigh Mallory. Worth reading IMHO.

[Martin Bull]

A bit of an improvement this time around IMHO ( July 2008 issue ). It's a Spitfire Special and they have achieved the near-impossible by including some Spitfire material with a 'difference' - a new MkVb restoration in the States, 'Turkish' Spits, Spitfire archaeology and a sad but mouth-watering series of photos of the Cosford Spitfire dump circa 1956. There's quite a wide range of subjects this month - overall, not a bad 'read' for the money.

[The Defiant Man]

A bit of an improvement this time around IMHO ( July 2008 issue ). It's a Spitfire Special and they have achieved the near-impossible by including some Spitfire material with a 'difference' - a new MkVb restoration in the States, 'Turkish' Spits, Spitfire archaeology and a sad but mouth-watering series of photos of the Cosford Spitfire dump circa 1956. There's quite a wide range of subjects this month - overall, not a bad 'read' for the money.

Agreed.....quite a good one....should keep Agent occupied for a few minutes down at Smiths.....:D

[Craig]

Hope this month's is better, got to agree the last few issues have been rather disappointing. Not been all that much for the jetheads recently, and regardless of the rights and wrongs of including it, I have to be pretty bored before I'll read articles on general aviation, regardless of how old and sweet the type is it just doesn't get me interested. Be nice to see some more articles on the more recent air wars, stuff on the Falklands and Gulf would be pretty welcome, and make for fascinating reading. :)

[Agent X20]

Agreed.....quite a good one....should keep Agent occupied for a few minutes down at Smiths.....:D
Ill let you know...:D

[minter]

yes must pop down and have a look, always annoying though when its "wrapped" up, :D

[Agent X20]

Naw....... we iz in a backwater here, they still have June's copy on display... about time she finished reading it and we move on...:D

[Red 2]

Waiting for Tescos to swap issues on Friday....

[Agent X20]

Like you take the old ones back.... brill idea..!!:D

[Tiffie K N-L]

The June issue of F/P has just hit my local book store so I stoped and picked up 2 issues today because I have been waiting for the follow up article on "Kit" North Lewis what a great article and a fitting tribute to him and I would have just loved to seen a more recent picture of "Kit" used also that would have been nice but really I just wish "Kit" was here to read this.:( The Pete West artwork profile on "Kits" K N-L RB208 looks great but one mistake it should have a 4 blade prop not a 3 blade....:rolleyes: ;)
I was excited to see my uncles photo of "Kits" crashed landed K N-L RB208 and was glad to see it used in the article by all means but I was dissapointed that I was never contacted for permission to use it, I am not mad just would have liked a little acknowlegement of my uncles photo, it is copyrighted.:rolleyes:

Tiffie K N-L :)

[Agent X20]

Agreed.....quite a good one....should keep Agent occupied for a few minutes down at Smiths.....:D July's is quite a good issue... I had to chuckle over the Turkish Spitfire.. its one Witty should do.. as it features a slipper tank..!!

To Tiffie KNL... dont get too worked up over the photograph.... I know how you feel..:(

[johnnyboy]

I miss the Fly past mag but none of of our local news agents stock it now and the only W H Smith's is miles away. I am to tight to take a subscription as it cant be relied on to be that good ever month, Always get a Carp edition every now and then

[Agent X20]

Think we need to get a petition together to force Tesco to put Flypast on their 'exchange your clubcard points' scheme - in fact there are a couple of photo mags on their and I must get that sorted as its only £10 or so of vouchers for a years subscription...

http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/browse.aspx?Ntt=&N=4294966467&No=0&bid=HMagazines

[johnnyboy]

Think we need to get a petition together to force Tesco to put Flypast on their 'exchange your clubcard points' scheme - in fact there are a couple of photo mags on their and I must get that sorted as its only £10 or so of vouchers for a years subscription...

http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/browse.aspx?Ntt=&N=4294966467&No=0&bid=HMagazines

I will sign it

[Agent X20]

Ive sent them an email..... bet I have as much luck as someone else in Jessops...

[minter]

I miss the Fly past mag but none of of our local news agents stock it now and the only W H Smith's is miles away. I am to tight to take a subscription as it cant be relied on to be that good ever month, Always get a Carp edition every now and then

nearly 4 quid a copy, wont buy it without seeing it

[Red 2]

nearly 4 quid a copy, wont buy it without seeing it

I'm afraid I do the same now. Having said that, I have bought this issue.:)

[minter]

i did notice in this months Aeroplane a suprb air to air pic of the new sheringham owned Mk 1 spit, nearly bought it for that alone

[eismeer]

Not Fly Past so appologies:o but in this months Aircraft Illustrated there is a cracking 2 page photo of a formation of He-111's in a stepped formation over Russia.

Real nice pic:cool:

[Red 2]

Not Fly Past so appologies:o but in this months Aircraft Illustrated there is a cracking 2 page photo of a formation of He-111's in a stepped formation over Russia.

Real nice pic:cool:

Agree re the 111 photo.

I think a thread for 'Aircraft Illustrated' will appear for the next issue!:)

[von hitchofen]

interesting flypast this month, who ever gave the RA-5 Vigilante a second thought? mean looking bird...also plenty of stuff for P40 lovers, but I dont fancy the look of that Aerocar much:eek: pusher prop Morris Minor

also 502 (Ulster) Sqn are profiled in "our very own" so SniperUK will be rushing out to buy a copy!

[Agent X20]

Just seen that in Smiths.. the Aerocar was fascinating.... I like the quote that as a car it was a lot better than a Cessna, and as a plane it was a lot better than a Ferrari.. (think it was actually some other car..).. The Vigilante.. well happy birthday at 50..... a jet plane that looked like all my early drawings of jet planes.. imortalised by Revel in some funny scale... and yet another Dambuster painting...:D ... worth a scan....:)

[Aviaction]

Just seen that in Smiths.. the Aerocar was fascinating.... I like the quote that as a car it was a lot better than a Cessna, and as a plane it was a lot better than a Ferrari.. (think it was actually some other car..).. The Vigilante.. well happy birthday at 50..... a jet plane that looked like all my early drawings of jet planes.. imortalised by Revel in some funny scale... and yet another Dambuster painting...:D ... worth a scan....:)

More interesting was the aerocar based on the original 1984 Honda CRX.

[The Defiant Man]

Bumper issue this month.

As well as quite a few interesting looking general features there is a big Luftwaffe supplement, which all the Lufties should enjoy.....

...and just for Dutchie....an article on the history of the Netherlands Air Force insignia!

[Martin Bull]

Yes, quite a nice issue this time - and I didn't realise that Robs Lamplough's P-51D came to grief after the 'balbo' at Legends....:unsure:

[von hitchofen]

chris1966m captured "Miss Helen" and Pete John having a bad day here

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showthread.php?
t=5979&page=42&highlight=duxford

needs titanium u/c that Mustang

[von hitchofen]

new Flypast is out...is it just me or are mags arriving in the shops before subscribers get'em :confused:

or is it just me...happened with SFX as well....

nice Mustang photos of the "Malcolm hood" rebuild/replica....painted to resemble "Old Crow" [eh, Dragon.....] and lots of nice stuff about the Westland Whirlwind....and Welkin:eek: plus a good review of Oshkosh as well...

and plenty of stuff about Aussie airliners to keep you civvie types happy...

[The Defiant Man]

Got mine a few days ago.

Good issue.....big article on the Westland Whirlwind fighter:cool

[Red 2]

December's issue is an absolute cracker and a welcome return to form by Flypast. Including a 36 page tribute to 'Friday the 13th' with extensive coverage of her wartime history, recreation and interior photos, this really is not an issue to miss! The cover is a change from the norm and a stunner as well.Real collector's issue.

Well worth the £3.95.:cool:

[fatalbert]

December's issue is an absolute cracker and a welcome return to form by Flypast. Including a 36 page tribute to 'Friday the 13th' with extensive coverage of her wartime history, recreation and interior photos, this really is not an issue to miss! The cover is a change from the norm and a stunner as well.Real collector's issue.

Well worth the £3.95.:cool:



OH NO,they surely haven't used your picture of Kevs backside emerging from 'Friday the 13th',last week at Elvington.:eek: :D

[kevjb64]

OH NO,they surely haven't used your picture of Kevs backside emerging from 'Friday the 13th',last week at Elvington.:eek: :D

Researches are currently searching the archives for a side exit release bomb of that size used from Halifax's during WWII . :rolleyes: :LOL: :LOL:

[11SQNLDR]

Researches are currently searching the archives for a side exit release bomb of that size used from Halifax's during WWII . :rolleyes: :LOL: :LOL:

PLEASE PLEASE.... nobody post photos of that! Sounds like a weapon of MASS destruction??!!:D

Will be getting that copy of Flypast for sure, a great holiday read:cool:

[CFBC]

OH NO,they surely haven't used your picture of Kevs backside emerging from 'Friday the 13th',last week at Elvington.:eek: :D

Might have been better in a 617 Lancaster re-acting the Dambusters raid! :rolleyes: Stick a couple of lights where there... :unsure: Massive projectile sticking out and...... (((BOUNCE))), (((BOUNCE))), ((((BOUNCE))))


Ok, enough... :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Sorry Kev..

[Martin Bull]

Steady on, CFBC - you know his hands are deadly weapons....? :unsure:

[kevjb64]

PLEASE PLEASE.... nobody post photos of that! Sounds like a weapon of MASS destruction??!!:D

Will be getting that copy of Flypast for sure, a great holiday read:cool:

May well have shortened the war , over by Christmas and all that . :)

[kevjb64]

Anyway I am fairly confident that we will not see this picture as I have today got some pictures developed which appear to show Red 2 part way through a ' Village People ' dance routine in the side opening of FTT ( well his nether regions anyway ) , put me right of my dinner I can tell you !! :rolleyes: :D

[Dutchie]

December's issue is an absolute cracker and a welcome return to form by Flypast. Including a 36 page tribute to 'Friday the 13th' with extensive coverage of her wartime history, recreation and interior photos, this really is not an issue to miss! The cover is a change from the norm and a stunner as well.Real collector's issue.

Well worth the £3.95.:cool:

That's cool:cool: Red2:)

[CFBC]

Hmm, only been buying Aeroplane of late, so may have to have a flick through in WH Smiths :D

[The Defiant Man]

December's issue is an absolute cracker and a welcome return to form by Flypast.

Seconded.....excellent issue.

[Agent X20]

Smiths on Monday it is..... think I shall sell LLOY and buy a copy...:D

[minter]

Smiths on Monday it is..... think I shall sell LLOY and buy a copy...:D

you mind those knutters hoggging the knitting section :mad: :LOL:

[Martin Bull]

Just got my copy in the post, and can only add to what's been said above. Excellent stuff !

Quite honestly, I've thought F/P a waste of money at times this year - but this issue is a cracker, and such great timing to provide such a wealth of info about 'Friday The 13th' just as Cornby's model arrives with us.

:cool

[Craig]

Just got my copy in the post, and can only add to what's been said above. Excellent stuff !

Quite honestly, I've thought F/P a waste of money at times this year - but this issue is a cracker, and such great timing to provide such a wealth of info about 'Friday The 13th' just as Cornby's model arrives with us.

:cool
Glad to hear that this last one is a better one, have to admit I've also thought nearly half of this year's copies have not been worth bothering with, and it's the first time since I've been getting Flypast (about 8 years) that I've felt like that. Here's hoping for a long overdue return to form. :)

[CFBC]

Just got my copy in the post, and can only add to what's been said above. Excellent stuff !

Quite honestly, I've thought F/P a waste of money at times this year - but this issue is a cracker, and such great timing to provide such a wealth of info about 'Friday The 13th' just as Cornby's model arrives with us.

:cool

:rolleyes: :( Hot footed down to WH Snith today and guess what! Shelf full of Novembers issue.... :mad:

[Jimbo27]

Subscribers get it delivered early. Suspect it won't be in shops til Saturday...

[KO-B]

:rolleyes: :( Hot footed down to WH Snith today and guess what! Shelf full of Novembers issue.... :mad:

Ditto, :( so picked up November's Aeroplane instead. Great feature on the Lincoln (Oh how I'd love one of these in 1/72nd. Never happen of course...), so not a complete waste of time.:)

KO-B

[CFBC]

Ditto, :( so picked up November's Aeroplane instead. Great feature on the Lincoln (Oh how I'd love one of these in 1/72nd. Never happen of course...), so not a complete waste of time.:)

KO-B

Likewise KOB.. :D

[minter]

my smiths never have it till 1st of the month, might buy this without reading first it by the sounds of things :D

[Red 2]

Need to buy another one.....original just been 'Bouncered'!:rolleyes: :( :LOL:

Had a lot of reading out of this one and ,so far, immediate family also want 4 copies!

[eismeer]

Haven't purchased Flypast now for quite a while but picked up Dec's issue mainly due to the fact of the timely inclusion of the extended article on FTT and well worth it it is just for this alone:cool:

Also of interest is the soon to be released (Nov 13th) Flypast special edition tribute magazine to the Hurricane:cool:

http://shop.keypublishing.com/acatalog/copy_of_copy_of_copy_of_copy_of_raf90.html#aFPHURR

This is definitely on the shopping list:)

[Shamrock]

Spotted that last week. I'll be 'Hurring' out to grab this :LOL: Their special editions are usually worth getting.

[Dutchie]

Picked up the December-number of Flypast. Great story about "Friday the 13th" and all 128 operations:)

[biffo]

Have my latest Flypast in the post this week it's a Fairey Battle feast! please a die-cast model soon:D

[shuttle]

Yep, read it on the train going home. The Rochester team have made a great job of the RAF Museum Battle. It is crying out for a diecast version and maybe Corgi will take the bait if the Blenheim is a good seller?

I see 'Twilight Tear' is now on the US register......!

:) Shuttle

[Craig]

A good copy again, and nice to see the return of the Flypast calendar, these were always very good and much missed :) Nice phot of a VC-10 for November too :cool

[hardtarget]

Have my latest Flypast in the post this week it's a Fairey Battle feast! please a die-cast model soon:D

Hopefully, horby have the mould to do it in plastic so this should be one for the future.

[prune]

This months pretty good,feature on Michael Turner aviation artist,234 Sqn. in the BoB,aircraft carriers etc.etc

[shuttle]

Yep, a good edition of 'Flypast' this month. Nice to see the RAF Museum getting a A20 Havoc and a MH-53M 'Pave Low'....!

:) Shuttle

[prune]

This months articles include V1 ace Joe Berry with a nice double page profile of his Tempest (surely to be done by Skymax),Bomber Command gunners,Lancs first op. with 44 Sqn. Marauders,Liberators at Hethel,and Fighter Command Black/White underside camo schemes.Good issue I think.

[von hitchofen]

sounds like the one for me...January's "FlyPast" and "Aeroplane" were both <Yawn>....I just flicked thru 'em in WHSmiths ;)

[The Defiant Man]

Looks like a good read this month....lots of shorter, interesting looking articles....

[Martin Bull]

Yes, it's not bad...I especially enjoyed the article about Marauders flying from Chipping Ongar. When I lived over that way, it was my 'local' old airfield which I spent hours exploring. There aren't many photos easily available and the ones of crashed aircraft in FlyPast are fascinating......

[planejunky]

I tried looking in WHS yesterday and couldn't find a new copy. Got Aeroplane instead, great article about flying the Yak-3 that was at Legends last year. :cool:

[biffo]

I have been a Flypast reader since the early 80's, looked at the advert to become a subsciber, if you do, you recieve a free book how about us loyal readers it would be nice that every say 10 years a book for being loyal! still a bl..dy good read though;)

[Martin Bull]

New FlyPast here already - bit tame for me this month but at least the DAF/YAM 'Tirpitz' day gets a little plug which is good news....:)

[Craig]

New FlyPast here already - bit tame for me this month but at least the DAF/YAM 'Tirpitz' day gets a little plug which is good news....:)

Yep another pretty pedestrian month. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to bother with Flypast, I used to avidly read it from front to back but it seems to have lost its way, a lot of months now I've bought it and not really found anything of much interest in it. Might just be me, dunno :(

[The Defiant Man]

Yep another pretty pedestrian month. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to bother with Flypast, I used to avidly read it from front to back but it seems to have lost its way, a lot of months now I've bought it and not really found anything of much interest in it. Might just be me, dunno :(

It can certainly be hit & miss and this month it is certainly "standard fare".....on the other hand, there has recently been some very good issues....particularly those with "supplements".....

[Red 2]

Must admit that I don't think this is one of their strongest issues but that also isn't helped by it following some cracking issues that raised the bar again. Nevertheless, it still provided some happy hours reading.

And I must thank them for their plug for the YAM Tirpitz/V-Weapons Day.:cool:

[prune]

Anybody going to get the Hood and Bismark 1:1250 diecast models with the leaflet in this months issue?
For £2.99 inc. P&P they look like a good deal.

[Craig]

Anybody going to get the Hood and Bismark 1:1250 diecast models with the leaflet in this months issue?
For £2.99 inc. P&P they look like a good deal.

I'm tempted, they look good, and I've dealt with Atlas before so I know they're reputable :)

[DCRanger]

Long time since bought a copy of Flypast - might make the effort for this issue.:)

[von hitchofen]

New FlyPast here already - bit tame for me this month but at least the DAF/YAM 'Tirpitz' day gets a little plug which is good news....:)

excessively biplaney this issue of "Flypast"...will just flick through it in the library/ I mean WHSmiths ;)

hope the "Tirpitz Day" plug generates some more interest!

[Agent X20]

will just flick through it in the library/ I mean WHSmiths ;)
! I thought it was only us sad old gits that read their mags in WHS...:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[von hitchofen]

must be getting on a bit....:D

[CFBC]

I thought it was only us sad old gits that read their mags in WHS...:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

:rolleyes: :D That must include me too then.. :D Going for a reading session tomrrow.

[von hitchofen]

I blame the recession....and it was all fields round 'ere, when i were a lad ;)

[tc2324]

So after reading the last few posts does this mean I`m the only person keeping Flypast afloat?? :confused:

If thats the case, I demand to be made a partner..! :D :D

[shuttle]

Nope, I buy it every month. I also purchase about 4 other aviation related magazines as well........

:eek: Shuttle

[Agent X20]

So after reading the last few posts does this mean I`m the only person keeping Flypast afloat?? :confused:

If you are buying it, then .. yes... you and Shuttle....:LOL:

(as an aside... I wonder how much their sales improve when they placcy bag an issue..)

[tc2324]

If you are buying it, then .. yes... you and Shuttle....:LOL:

(as an aside... I wonder how much their sales improve when they placcy bag an issue..)

In that case then Shuttle can be a partner with Flypast and I might transfer over to AFM. :D

[Agent X20]

Amateur Fishing Monthly..... :D

[tc2324]

Amateur Fishing Monthly..... :D

Oi Agent, don`t knock the power of my rod....!! :D :D :D

[The Defiant Man]

So after reading the last few posts does this mean I`m the only person keeping Flypast afloat?? :confused:

If thats the case, I demand to be made a partner..! :D :D

As a subscriber I'll take a third partnership along with you & Shuttle...:)

[johnnyboy]

Ok I will put my hand up, Flypast and Aeroplane are now the only two monthlies that my local newsagent puts by for me, I used to get 3 model making and 2 fishing magazines as well but it all got to expensive :(

[prune]

I bought the first Flypast and haven't missed one since.All but the last 3 years are in the loft,and I havent bought a binder for years.In fact it was the weight of a load of Flypasts in binders that wiped out most of my plastic kit collection when a shelf collapsed years ago.

[simonsfotos]

Bit of a mag man personally. Flypast, Aeroplane & Aircraft Illustrated. Britain At War and now Military Machines International. Plus After The Battle every quarter.

[von hitchofen]

I buy "Flypast" every other month....full RRP too...

Amateur Fishing Monthly..... :D
is that publication connected to "Total Carp" magazine :D

[Red 2]

As an aside, I believe the only issue sold out completely recently was the 'Halifax' special with the photo feature on YAM's FTT.

[Dutchie]

As an aside, I believe the only issue sold out completely recently was the 'Halifax' special with the photo feature on YAM's FTT.


Kept that issue as a very nice souvenir:cool: :)

[Punks]

So after reading the last few posts does this mean I`m the only person keeping Flypast afloat?? :confused:

If thats the case, I demand to be made a partner..! :D :D

Not in the least. I buy my monthly copy of Flypast and Aeroplane each month. Have done so for years. Great mags lots of info. Love the news section. Nothing else quite like them in the world!:cool :cool :cool

[minter]

(as an aside... I wonder how much their sales improve when they placcy bag an issue..)

certainly cuts down on the reading time :rolleyes:

[prune]

Good article on Hurricat pilot Norman Taylor this month.

[The Defiant Man]

'Tis a bumper issue, especially for the jet-heads....good looking articles on the Sea Vixen & Harrier (40th anniversary)....

[Craig]

'Tis a bumper issue, especially for the jet-heads....good looking articels on the Sea Vixen & Harrier (40th anniversary)....

Excellent... :)

[col]

Sorry, get confused nowadays with publication dates but tihs latest Flypast - is it the June, July or August edition.:D

[prune]

Tis July

[biffo]

Just received this months Flypast it has a section on the making of the B.O.B. Film magic! one for Red 2!

[Red 2]

BoB nutter heaven!:D

Just had what was supposed to be a quick look, then I saw the articles....must say this is a particularly strong and large issue from Flypast this month, not least because of the BoB features.

Wonder if the imminent relaunch of 'Aircraft' as a historic themed magazine has caused the others to bring out bumper issues this month. Will be difficult for Aeroplane to top Flypast this month but I await its arrival with interest.

[no4mkit]

Thanks for the heads up Biffo. :cool Now I just have to wait 3-4 weeks for the issue to get over here... :rolleyes:

[col]

Wonder if the imminent relaunch of 'Aircraft' as a historic themed magazine has caused the others to bring out bumper issues this month. Will be difficult for Aeroplane to top Flypast this month but I await its arrival with interest.

Wot's wiv 'Aircraft' (Aircraft' Illustrated?). It's one of those magazines that I almost buy. Wasn't aware it was being revamped?

[The Defiant Man]

Stonking issue!:cool

[minter]

oh boy smiths here i come,:D

[Martin Bull]

BoB nutter heaven!:D

Just had what was supposed to be a quick look, then I saw the articles....must say this is a particularly strong and large issue from Flypast this month, not least because of the BoB features.


Absolutely - it's perfect summertime-garden-reading ; a wide variety of articles ( including the pilots story and photos of the notorious 'flying Victor' incident at Brunty :eek: ) topped by the 'BoB' movie articles. Mostly familiar stuff to diehard nutters, but very browsable nonetheless......:)

[Paul F]

Wot's wiv 'Aircraft' (Aircraft' Illustrated?). It's one of those magazines that I almost buy. Wasn't aware it was being revamped?

Indeed as part of its' 40th (IIRC) anniversary they seem to have decided to go head to head with Flypast with effect from the next issue of AI (as was).

Will be interesting to see if it works - not least because I found the two mags to be a good complimentary pairing each month :( . If AI goes down the 'historics only' route totally then I guess I may well not renew my subscription next time it lapses, as I used to like AI keeping me abreast of current aviation topics/news/airlines/air arms etc.

Wonder why they feel they too need to follow Flypast and Aeroplane :wacko: - is there a lack of current aviation news/articles worth publishing, or is it simply that by default there's an ever growing wealth of 'historic' topics, whilst modern cost cutting means there is less current news/development in aviation?

Or maybe its readership demographics - perhaps fewer youngsters read specialist mags (presumably they use use t'internet to keep up to date these days;) ), and so its only sad old f@rts that buy printed magazines:D . And I suspect the majority of older readers prefer "classic" aviation news/stories to stories about the latest minor tweak on one of those noisy paraffin burners, or about the ever shrinking world of military aviation, or of current airlines where they all fly much the same hardware to much the same places?

AiIs article on Bhuttan Air (or whomever it was) made a refreshing change last issue..... and I'm not usually too fussed about modern civvies...

[Red 2]

And Ian Allan also has its own 'fast jet' mag so I can just about see the logic but they are up against formidable opposition in Flypast and Aeroplane.

But, just seen the latest Aeroplane and Flypast is a clear winner this month. Aeroplane is not a bad issue(and thanks to them for the YAM signing event plug), just that Flypast's issue is VERY good!

Oh and I am in no way biased by Key Publishing's generous support in publicising the 'Target Falklands' event in their Waddington chalets!:D

[The Defiant Man]

This month's Flypast dropped through the box this morning.....not a particularly strong issue at all.......nearly read it all already......

Some well known diecast dealers such as Flying Tigers, SS Toys and Trains & Planes doing lots of advertising, all their adverts lumped together on the same page......very good for comparing prices.....not so good if you're the seller asking £13 more for a TSR.2 than the advert next to you......

[Martin Bull]

Quality slumped again this month, IMPO.....:(

[von hitchofen]

yeeeees, no sale at Schloss von H...Legends pics or not....:(

[stan]

Quality slumped again this month, IMPO.....:(

Ithink it's great- especialy that letter and Sunderland photos sent in by that Stan bloke- he sounds like a genius :D ;) :o

Or as Mrs Stan says-an even bigger anorack than she'd thought.:LOL:

[minter]

Quality slumped again this month, IMPO.....:(

agree not really worth the money

[simonsfotos]

Agree with the general view on Flypast this month. 14 pages on Norway is not my thing I'm afraid. Now Aeroplane Monthly, yet another great issue with a Database on the Brabazon and there is some stunning archive footage on the free DVD.

[tc2324]

Gotta admit, this months mag didn`t set the world ablaze, but as with golf, I tend to find that out of every 10 editions, 9 are fantastic followed by one that is rather dull. :LOL:

Won`t stop me buying them though. :D

[Martin Bull]

After a couple of months in the doldrums, the latest ( October ) FP just landed on my doormat with - literally - a thump !

'Bumper issue' is an over-used term but this one comes in at 132 pages , including (:cool: ) a special 'Luftwaffe' section featuring a Chris Goss article and close-up essays of restored He111, Ju52 and Ju88 in Norway. There's also a double-page spread on the East Kirkby airshow, a great pic of Vulcan XH558 over the Lake District, an article about Sally B's years as a flying test-bed, the story of a Lancaster crash in Rutland, some WW1 biplane stuff, some inter-war biplane stuff, DH Vampires over Malaya......

:wacko:

For once, it's worth the money ! :)

[The Defiant Man]

For once, it's worth the money ! :)

Or, in Agent's case, putting up with the Carp World readers in Smith's for a couple of hours!:D

Hoping my copy lands tomorrow.....Flypast, not Carp World!:rolleyes:

[Red 2]

Having just renewed my subscription, thankfully must agree that it really is a terrific issue. :)

On a tangent, 'Aircraft' doesn't seem quite so interesting now....or is it just me?

[Craig]

Having just renewed my subscription, thankfully must agree that it really is a terrific issue. :)

On a tangent, 'Aircraft' doesn't seem quite so interesting now....or is it just me?

I find that one has peaks and troughs, frankly if the "Datafile" doesn't interest you then it's uphill from there on in. If the Datafile interests you however, it'll probably be a cracker. Horses for courses, and the reason I tend to "cherry pick" with Aeroplane. Currently for me though all the aviation mags have been misfiring, and the only mag that is delivering top-drawer fascinating stuff every month is "Britain at War". Well worth it's money every month-without fail :cool

[simonsfotos]

Sorry mate, you've got the wrong mag there. Datafile is actually Database and it's in AEROPLANE not AIRCRAFT. 'Aircraft' is the new name for the re-launched and classic only Aircraft Illustrated. 'Datafile' is the middle section of your favourite magazine 'Britain At War'.

To my mind, Aeroplane cannot be beaten for history. Not only the Database but also the other articles as well. I think that is down to their immense archive as the magazine and its forbears have been running pretty much from the start of flying.

The Ian Allan production of 'Aircraft' particularly in the way of photography is totally top drawer. Unlike a lot of people I actually like the re-launched style, not being one for reading pages and pages on aircraft production or obscure worl air forces. I do however miss the news pages which are now totally devoted to Preservation news.

Flypast is a bit of a conundrum. Some months it's riveting but others I can get through it in a matter of minutes. When it's good, it's very good. But when it's on a downer like last month (for me that is) I wonder why I bought it!

Totally agree with you about 'Britain at War'. Read from cover to cover every single month.

[Craig]

Sorry mate, you've got the wrong mag there. Datafile is actually Database and it's in AEROPLANE not AIRCRAFT. 'Aircraft' is the new name for the re-launched and classic only Aircraft Illustrated. 'Datafile' is the middle section of your favourite magazine 'Britain At War'.

To my mind, Aeroplane cannot be beaten for history. Not only the Database but also the other articles as well. I think that is down to their immense archive as the magazine and its forbears have been running pretty much from the start of flying.

The Ian Allan production of 'Aircraft' particularly in the way of photography is totally top drawer. Unlike a lot of people I actually like the re-launched style, not being one for reading pages and pages on aircraft production or obscure worl air forces. I do however miss the news pages which are now totally devoted to Preservation news.

Flypast is a bit of a conundrum. Some months it's riveting but others I can get through it in a matter of minutes. When it's good, it's very good. But when it's on a downer like last month (for me that is) I wonder why I bought it!

Totally agree with you about 'Britain at War'. Read from cover to cover every single month.

Oops, made a bit of a mess of that! :o My comments as you surmise were meant with reference to Aeroplane. As for Aircraft Illustrated becoming Aircraft and dedicated to historics only, that's a bit of a baffler. They had their own little niche, and have now launched an all-out assault on "Flypast" territory. Seems a rather strange one, but I'd buy it if there was something that interested me. Thought AI was useful as a "stopgap" and not quite as full on as the industry focussed AFM, but suppose they must know what they're doing! Glad I'm not the only Britain at War devotee anyway, and thanks for clearing that jumble! :LOL: :)

[stan]

Sorry mate, you've got the wrong mag there.
To my mind, Aeroplane cannot be beaten for history. Not only the Database but also the other articles as well. I think that is down to their immense archive as the magazine and its forbears have been running pretty much from the start of flying.

Iunderstand the iconic status of Aeroplane, and I really have tried to like it- but I just find it incredibly, frankly, dull. I think it's each to their own and I can't put my finger why I can't get into it. (My choice of poolside reading is pretty heavy so it isn't the challenge of reading it)

If it were a newspaper I'd say it was the Telegraph- a fine paper with a real pedigree and views you may, or may not, accept; but I just prefer the Times. So it is with the two big Historic aviation magazines- I have genuinely tried to get on with Aeroplane on more than one occasion but just prefer FlyPast.

[tc2324]

Just got this months Flypast, (Oct) and what a cracker it is. :D

Anyone else notice the picture of the Me 110 on page 48? Looks rather familiar...;)

[Agent X20]

Took all of 15 minutes in WH Smith.... superb issue if you are a BoB nutter..

[prune]

This months is a cracker,plenty of Bomber Command stuff.

[The Defiant Man]

Certainly is a bumper issue....:)

[highnoon1966]

Some excellent articles in this months issue, multi page spread for XH558 with some superb photo's. Interesting to read that Dr Phleming will be leaving the organisation shortly to explore more lucrative ventures :rolleyes:

[The Defiant Man]

Some excellent articles in this months issue,

Agreed....a good "all-round" issue.....bits for everyone, whatever your main area of interest (except for spam can lovers!:D )

[themostdangerousenemy]

Agreed....a good "all-round" issue.....bits for everyone, whatever your main area of interest (except for spam can lovers!:D )

And dont forget the marvellous Flypast special on the wooden wonder!!

[tc2324]

February`s edition seems a little light compared to the last two months but there are a couple of good articles IMPO. One is about the JP and this will make the mouth water for those expecting the Skymax release soon.;)

The second concerns the Bristol Brigand and after reading about this little known aircraft, I can`t help but feel we would be missing something if this was never released as diecast.:(

And look out for the `in your face` advert for the Corgi TSR.2.....:LOL:

[BSG-75]

The second concerns the Bristol Brigand and after reading about this little known aircraft, I can`t help but feel we would be missing something if this was never released as diecast.:(

And look out for the `in your face` advert for the Corgi TSR.2.....:LOL:

The TSR-2 ad is a bit big isn't it ? I wonder if they are pushing direct sales to keep the price up? As for the Brigand, nice looking beast but other than IXO, I can't see anybody picking it up really :(

[Craig]

Got this month's Flypast and to be honest thought it rubbish. Glad there was that U-2 article in the back as it was about the only article for me. Will probably read the Brigand bit as well, but far too much on preservation and restoration. I know it's a heritage aviation mag, but the preservation element is really taking over, and impressive as they are reading about the 50th Mustang rebuild/relocation just does not interest me :(

[shuttle]

Craig,

I think the relaunched 'Aircraft Illustrated' might be more your kettle of fish? I love 'Flypast' for precisely the reasons you don't by the sounds of it. A good restoration story always brings a smile to my face and leaves me with great admiration for the talented people who put the effort in.

:) Shuttle

[tc2324]

Craig,

I think the relaunched 'Aircraft Illustrated' might be more your kettle of fish? I love 'Flypast' for precisely the reasons you don't by the sounds of it. A good restoration story always brings a smile to my face and leaves me with great admiration for the talented people who put the effort in.
:) Shuttle

Quite agree shuttle.

Craig, if you didn`t like this issue you better not look at one from the early 80`s, no colour pics either...:LOL: :LOL:

[Craig]

Quite agree shuttle.

Craig, if you didn`t like this issue you better not look at one from the early 80`s, no colour pics either...:LOL: :LOL:
Possibly not! As ever, you can't please all the people all the time, but for me the best thing about Flypast were the articles from the men "who were there", or the men who spoke to them men "who were there", regardless of the conflict. There seems to be less and less of that though. Some of the restoration stuff I have enjoyed, especially when it has included a bit of detail on the history, such as the recent article on the Ju88 restoration in the Luftwaffe special. Stuff like P-51s, Spitfires, P-47s etc I just find a bit too hackneyed though. The new AI is OK, but too WW" biased for me. Flypast has always given a fair shout to what came after, and when it's good, it's excellent. Incidentally, came away from the newsagent today with Flypast and Aeroplane, but put AI back...:unsure: ;)

[minter]

nice peice on Ceaser Hull though

[Martin Bull]

Craig's got a point....I keep up my FP subscription mainly for news about events, airshows, new restoration projects and suchlike. But so many aviation topics have been covered and re-covered over the years, I reckon these magazines are struggling sometimes for 'new' articles.....:unsure:

[BSG-75]

Craig's got a point....I keep up my FP subscription mainly for news about events, airshows, new restoration projects and suchlike. But so many aviation topics have been covered and re-covered over the years, I reckon these magazines are struggling sometimes for 'new' articles.....:unsure:

I bought Flypast from issue one for the next 15 odd years. Then I realised that I was buying out of habit, putting in the magazine rack, and throwing it it away 4 weeks later when the next edition came in. I left it a few years, then went back every few months, maybe buying a copy to read while eating lunch. My wife bought me an annual subscription last year, and I got back into it again and renewed myself. Air Forces monthly I dropped, F-16's, F-16's, and maybe F-16's.......

[tc2324]

I bought Flypast from issue one for the next 15 odd years. Then I realised that I was buying out of habit, putting in the magazine rack, and throwing it it away 4 weeks later when the next edition came in. I left it a few years, then went back every few months, maybe buying a copy to read while eating lunch. My wife bought me an annual subscription last year, and I got back into it again and renewed myself. Air Forces monthly I dropped, F-16's, F-16's, and maybe F-16's.......

....and don`t forget about all those features on the F-16 BSG....:LOL:

[BSG-75]

....and don`t forget about all those features on the F-16 BSG....:LOL:

The last edition I had came with an F-16 pull out poster.....:wacko:

There were a few articles from the 1973 Arab/Israeli war which were interesting, but surely fall into "historic" rather than current ? F-4's, not F-16's !:D

[Martin Bull]

....I'll raise you a P-51D.....:D

[von hitchofen]

I think the relaunched 'Aircraft Illustrated' might be more your kettle of fish?

that magazine has grown on me, and have bought about five copies in 2009...lots of stuff from a widespread of eras, even the Laker Airways and Pan Am stories were quite interesting...centrefold posters are printed on good quality paper, too

[BSG-75]

I switched from F-16 monthly, to the Ian Allen "combat aircraft" when it turned monthly, I like it, last month had a great piece about the "Skyray" (start of a die cast debate?) Skyray, Cutluss, Demon etc etc etc !?

[tc2324]

I switched from F-16 monthly, to the Ian Allen "combat aircraft" when it turned monthly, I like it, last month had a great piece about the "Skyray" (start of a die cast debate?) Skyray, Cutluss, Demon etc etc etc !?

All CW or HM fodder IMPO....;)

[Martin Bull]

....I'll raise you a P-51D.....:D

Well, here's the March (! :wacko: ) FP complete with - a Mustang supplement ! :LOL:

Actually, it's very nice, with plenty of yummy colour pics, an interview with Bud 'Old Crow' Anderson and much more. Very timely, what with the arrival of the Jumblies/GA P-51B.

The main mag is pretty good too, with articles about Lancaster/Mosquito pilot Jock Cassels, Hurricane pilot Caesar Hull, a restored ( sorry ! :o) P-38, and an update or restoration work on Southend's Vulcan XL426.

A better than average month for FlyPast.....:cool:

[prune]

Good article in the Mustang suppliment,something I dont recall hearing before.
Four days after D-Day,65 Sqn RAF flying Mustang IIIs apparently ran into a bunch of Me109s marked up with roundels and D-Day stripes,one pilot even said the wing tips were painted dark to make them look squared off.

[col]

Picked it up to read on the way home. Turned to the ever useful vouchers and eyed up the Duxford '2 for 1' offer as it's probably the only one I'll use - and it's valid from November 2010 to March 2011. What's all that about??

[Dutchie]

Good article in the Mustang suppliment,something I dont recall hearing before.
Four days after D-Day,65 Sqn RAF flying Mustang IIIs apparently ran into a bunch of Me109s marked up with roundels and D-Day stripes,one pilot even said the wing tips were painted dark to make them look squared off.

Also new for me! Only thing they had to fear was German flak:rolleyes:

[prune]

Also new for me! Only thing they had to fear was German flak:rolleyes:

Yes it seems a strange tale,with all the miss-identification that went on through the war on all sides,who knows what the truth was.

[Thunder64]

and an update or restoration work on Southend's Vulcan XL426.

A better than average month for FlyPast.....:cool:


Thanks for the heads up Martin, a bit of local interest always adds value, even though I still get 3 copies of the VRT's Vulcan News a year!

[Dutchie]

Yes it seems a strange tale,with all the miss-identification that went on through the war on all sides,who knows what the truth was.

I'm sure there are a lot of secrets:)

[prune]

This months (April:wacko: ) just arrived,something for everone in this issue,well worth a look.

[Martin Bull]

...and it comes with the 2010 Airshow Guide.....also a very interesting listing of all Hurricane airframes extant in the UK.

[Red 2]

Another good issue...justalso reflecting on whether 'Aircraft' now seriously regrets its transformation to try and take on Flypast and Aeroplane?:wacko:

[von hitchofen]

just also reflecting on whether 'Aircraft' now seriously regrets its transformation to try and take on Flypast and Aeroplane?:wacko:

its a nice bit of healthy competition, I've bought Aircraft magazine nearly every month thus far

a sure sign it's doomed, I reckon :D ;) :(

[tsr2]

May's issue dropped through the letter box. Another great issue IMHO. Highlight for me is a series of articles on the Skyraider, including one on the USAF's Sandys.

Sad to hear that the French B-17G 'Pink Lady' will not be taking to the air again and will end up on permanent display at La Ferte Alais. That just leaves Sally B as the only airworthy B-17 in Europe.

[highnoon1966]

May's issue dropped through the letter box. Another great issue IMHO. Highlight for me is a series of articles on the Skyraider, including one on the USAF's Sandys.

A very welcome arrival here today also. Very well timed publication considering all the current HM Skyraider interest. Also a very comprehensive series of articles featuring the FRADO Canberra's.

[The Defiant Man]

May's issue dropped through the letter box. Another great issue IMHO. Highlight for me is a series of articles on the Skyraider, including one on the USAF's Sandys.



Quick scan through mine....it certainly appears to be a post WWII issue, lots of stuff on the Skyraider as well as Canberras and a couple of others.....only a couple of short-ish articles on WWII.

[tc2324]

This months FP is very much about WWII with a Spitfire main feature and a B-17 special suppliment. Not too bad IMPO.:)

[BSG-75]

Not much new in the magazine itself but the B-17 feature is well put together IMPO.

[minter]

just had a flick through this in Smiths, and compared it to Aeroplane.Articles by both on the BoB, but i think Aeroplane wins hands down this minth

[Agent X20]

Aeroplane wins hands down this minth ... are you speaking Clouseau these days...???? I would agree too... in fact I was most probably flicking through the very same magazine.. sorry about the sticky bits where the Air France Connie got a mention..:D :D :D Blue spinners on Hurricanes though.... ooo'er..... doesn't look right..:D

[minter]

Blue spinners on Hurricanes though.... ooo'er..... doesn't look right..:D

true, that digital art is right in your face detail wise, would a yellow spinner lane look just as odd ?

[Agent X20]

My instant reaction was that some silly ar5e at Corgi had taken a spinner offa '32 PRU Mossie and stuck it on a '32 Hurri - pre-pro..:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

(apologies to all the silly ar5e5 at Head Kennel..)


.. and for the benefit of the uneducated amongst us........

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/AgentX20/rubbish/jul10_cover_edit.jpg

[von hitchofen]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/AgentX20/rubbish/jul10_cover_edit.jpg

thats what I've bought this month [minth :unsure: ] too...ye olde Flypast looked a bit tacky, so no sale

lovely centrespread of P7350 in her new paint job in Aeroplane...

[col]

Aeroplane - class act;)

[tc2324]

This months Flypast is a bit hit and miss IMPO, however the `Duxford in 1940` DVD that comes with it was a nice addition.:)

[minter]

This months Flypast is a bit hit and miss IMPO, however the `Duxford in 1940` DVD that comes with it was a nice addition.:)

phew glad you said that, i was going to accidentaly tear one open and have a look :D

[tc2324]

This months edition is pretty good IMPO with plenty of scope for everyone. Liked the article on the Bombs and the Corsair tour with plenty of praise heaped on the FAA to get the aircraft certified for carrier use.:)

A couple of things did make me smile though and this is due to the final edit proofing. (they must be short staffed during the holiday period..:LOL: )

In the news section theres an article with the sad news that the RAF Millom museum has gone into liquidation and anyone with an item on display needs to contact them to pick their items up.:( Turn the page over and a Mustang`s merlin engine dug up from a field by the Lancashire Aviation Society is on it`s way to the RAF Millom museum for display.....:wacko:

Also on the F-102/106 article they seem to be confused if the F-106 is a Delta Dagger or a Delta Dart.....:wacko:

All very basic mistakes that made the trip home on the tube a bit more interesting...:D

(and before anyone says anything, yes, I do need to get out a bit more...):LOL:

[The Defiant Man]

I noticed the Millom boo-boo......:D

Agree, this edition is a very good read:)

[The Defiant Man]

Bumper issue this month......

Looks like a good one for de Havilland fans.....special features......

[Martin Bull]

I've actually given up on my subscription.....:(

[DCRanger]

I gave up my subscription some time ago and I'm thinking about doing the same with Aeroplane.:(

[col]

I gave up my subscription some time ago and I'm thinking about doing the same with Aeroplane.:(

Bought too many Aeroplanes (ie all of them) to give up now:o But, less than impressed by the quality of the paper used cv Flypast. Doesn't feel as if it'll last for more than a few years and the print isn't stable either. Also, I've just had a letter through that ownership has passed from IPC to a 'family' magazine business:unsure: Wonder if this is IPC pre-empting a predicted slide in subscriptions?

[highnoon1966]

I've actually given up on my subscription.....:(

Likewise, along with my subscription to aeroplane.

[Martin Bull]

It's not the magazine's fault, really - it's just that I seem to be reading the same old thing about the same aircraft over and again......:unsure:

[DCRanger]

I take it all back! This month's edition of Aeroplane has Swordfish LS326 on the front cover and centre spread plus an article on the trials and tribulations of getting her airworthy again. The Database article this month is the Martin Baker series of aircraft.

Looking forward to reading it tonight.:)

[simonsfotos]

Seems to be all change on the aviation magazine front this month. Aeroplane has been sold by IPC to Kelsey Publishing and long time editor Michael Oakey has now become Consultant Editor, vacating the Editor's chair. Hope they don;t change the magazine too much as it's actually my favourite giving as it does much more detailed history than the others.

Meanwhile at Flypast, Nigel Price has taken over from Ken Ellis as Editor.

[prune]

Good article about the Old Flying Machine Company in this months.
I've often wondered what the future holds for them,and it looks good.

[tc2324]

The Flypast guys must have read my RAF Fairlop report on DAF and sent a reporter round there post haste...:unsure: :D ;)

Nice to see `my local` mentioned `in despatches`, :cool: , but would have been nice if the article was a bit more in depth...:(

[Jimbo27]

Not that impressed with Flypast this month. The feature on MH434 seems more like an "advertorial" and the Blenheim feature is an Aeroplane rip-off.

He ho...

[Craig]

I'm seriously considering packing in with Flypast, I used to eagerly await it every month, but lately more often than not there's been nothing of interest in it... :unsure:

[minter]

4 pound something a week 16 a month, that well on the way to a decent hardback book, which lasts longer to read, well for me anyway

[The Defiant Man]

Not that impressed with Flypast this month. The feature on MH434 seems more like an "advertorial" and the Blenheim feature is an Aeroplane rip-off.

He ho...

Don't get Aeroplane so can't comment on it being a rip-off, but I thought it was a good little article on the Blenheim. Apparently the first in a new series (next month the Stuka).

However, overall, not a great edition......the first for the new editor.....it will be interesting to see if there are any further changes over the next few months.

[Craig]

Don't get Aeroplane so can't comment on it being a rip-off, but I thought it was a good little article on the Blenheim. Apparently the first in a new series (next month the Stuka).

However, overall, not a great edition......the first for the new editor.....it will be interesting to see if there are any further changes over the next few months.


I think that's what I'll be looking at but it's running out of time. Far too many articles on Spitfire and P-51 restorations and the old historical articles getting fewer and fewer. Couple this with an increase in articles on classic General Aviation (which I'm sorry does not interest me at all) and the issues are getting leaner. Yes there are fewer of the men from WW2 to tell their story, so why not a few more recent ones? The pilots accounts etc from the Gulf, Falklands, Vietnam etc are always a fascinating read, yet seem rather few and far between :(

[highnoon1966]

Gave up on both Aeroplane and Flypast quite recently, now subscribe to Combat Aircraft Magazine instead.

[minter]

the only mag i would buy regulary is britain at war, but they have a lot more scope in articles obviously

[Craig]

the only mag i would buy regulary is britain at war, but they have a lot more scope in articles obviously
Yep I do get that every month, and find it to be (still) consistently superb...

[Martin Bull]

Ha d a good riffle through the new FlyPast today ; thought maybe I was getting a touch of the old apathy but really didn't think it was worth £4+.....:(

[simonsfotos]

Yep I do get that every month, and find it to be (still) consistently superb...

Totally agree with you there. Of the mags I get each month, Britain At War is the only one I consistently read cover to cover every single month. It's always fascinating and gives a very readable look at so many aspects of Britain At War. Can't believe it's now nearly 4 years since the first issue! The only problem I'm now finding with is that since it went up to a regular 116 pages a month, the cover has a tendency to become a bit loose on the staples.

[Craig]

Totally agree with you there. Of the mags I get each month, Britain At War is the only one I consistently read cover to cover every single month. It's always fascinating and gives a very readable look at so many aspects of Britain At War. Can't believe it's now nearly 4 years since the first issue! The only problem I'm now finding with is that since it went up to a regular 116 pages a month, the cover has a tendency to become a bit loose on the staples.
Binders may well solve that! I'm considering going down that road, need to catch up on some of the earlier issues I missed too :(

[col]

Gave up on both Aeroplane and Flypast quite recently, now subscribe to Combat Aircraft Magazine instead.

Given Aeroplane has been around for almost 40 years (and before that too in it's original format), I reckon they are doing pretty well! Much better and wider coverage than Flypast which always seems to concentrate on WW2 military. Only minor quibble is Database which takes up a big chunk of the mag each month - ok if it's an aircraft type you're interested in...

[Red 2]

New Aeroplane editor, Mr Cotter, is IMHO. a bit of a coup.

Still enjoy Flypast though.

[col]

New Aeroplane editor, Mr Cotter, is IMHO. a bit of a coup.

Whyzdatden???:)

[biffo]

I have aired my thoughts on the new Flypast cover in the chit chat section about the cover (no swazy on the STUKA)It's from an Airfix box!my mother in law thinks it looks like a PEOPLES FRIEND MAG!:rolleyes: In the Flypast there is a section on Southampton and local aviation sites,i just have little more info on these, In September1945 a Luftwaffe crew flew the first Helcopter flight across the English Channel this landed at Beaulieu this was a Focke-Achgelis F A 223 Drache(Kite)The Calshot site was the home to the last flying Short Sandringham/ Sunderland before it flew to the U.S.A( Kermit Weeks)

[Red 2]

Rather good 132 page edition arrived today. One of the best in recent times and much better than Aeroplane this month although I'll give Mr Cotter more time to stamp his mark on the latter.

Quite a bit of Lufty but a great feature on the Stirling. Just whets the appetite for the forthcoming model.

[biffo]

Rather good 132 page edition arrived today. One of the best in recent times and much better than Aeroplane this month although I'll give Mr Cotter more time to stamp his mark on the latter.

Quite a bit of Lufty but a great feature on the Stirling. Just whets the appetite for the forthcoming model.Much better all round , cover improved!not original though, anybody who bought issue 2 of the Fighter Aircraft Collection compare he covers not the Meer Kats!More info on the" Then there was One" article about CUNLIFFE OWEN they had a Feeder Airliner called a Concordia(one off Prototype)must have been a popular name as S.A.L.had a project called Concord on the books about the same time

[tc2324]

Happy with the June edition of Flypast this month. The Eastern Front section is pretty good and it was nice to see the article on 151 Wing flying Hurricanes which was put in metal as AA32013 by Corgi.

[prune]

Several page article about Rob Davies in this months,apparently done before the Duxford crash.

[col]

Some nice Cold War stuff this month.
Also an interesting colour profile of a Red Flag '77 Vulcan with sand/stone undersides. If Corgi were mad / brave enough to do this it would either bomb or sell like hot cakes. I can understand a Buccaneer screaming across the Nevada/Arizona(?) desert at 50' but a Vulcan:unsure: :eek:

[shuttle]

Yep, a good few articles this month. A very interesting about Rob Davies with some sad shots of BBD in her glory days...

:) Shuttle

[BSG-75]

Some nice Cold War stuff this month.
Also an interesting colour profile of a Red Flag '77 Vulcan with sand/stone undersides. If Corgi were mad / brave enough to do this it would either bomb or sell like hot cakes. I can understand a Buccaneer screaming across the Nevada/Arizona(?) desert at 50' but a Vulcan:unsure: :eek:

and it would have to be inverted to make the camo work ! :eek: :unsure: :rolleyes: :cool:

I still have the magazine on subscription, I like the Lightning in RAF Germany articles especially.

[Craig]

Best Flypast in ages for me. The Germany Lightning articles were superb and a good Bomber Command one too. Definately where I like to see Flypast. The Vulcansection was a little disappointing though, articles really were rather basic and added nothing to what I already knew about the type. More crew/pilot recollection stories, especially on a modern ish type would be nice.

[biffo]

Best Flypast in ages for me. The Germany Lightning articles were superb and a good Bomber Command one too. Definately where I like to see Flypast. The Vulcansection was a little disappointing though, articles really were rather basic and added nothing to what I already knew about the type. More crew/pilot recollection stories, especially on a modern ish type would be nice.A little too much Jet and not enough prop W.W.2, TO MUCH LIKE AEROPLANE THESE DAYS should drop the Spotlight section as well;)

[HURRICANE CREWE]

The latest Flypast is an 132 page issue and a Luftwaffe special so a good read this month.

[The Defiant Man]

The latest Flypast is an 132 page issue and a Luftwaffe special so a good read this month.

Just had a look at mine....agreed......a good one this month, especially for those with Lufty interest......

[Martin Bull]

First one I've actually bought for ages.....:o ...interesting Luftwaffe stuff but what swung it for me was the article on Russ Carpenter's Lightning....:cool:

[col]

Hijacking this thread a bit but I bought the latest issue of 'Aircraft' a few days ago. Really nice article on the repro Me262 and a couple of excellent aerial shots in plan view. Don't get this mag often as can't afford 3no aviation mags a month:o but it isn't that bad a buy.

[prune]

Theres a couple of pages about Spitfire P9374 in this months,but more interesting is a 7 page article about X4650,the Spitfire Al Deeres Spit collided with which was recovered from a river in 1976.It seems to have more original parts in it than P9374 and is near to first flight.Good article on Daks as well.

[BSG-75]

My subscription has one issue left to go, I think I will let it lapse. The past few issues have been glass full/empty.... the Spitfire restoration items, really interesting, RAF Germany Lightnings, even more so. "special features" on the Vulcan and Dakota..... very light and general.

[The Defiant Man]

My subscription has one issue left to go, I think I will let it lapse. The past few issues have been glass full/empty.... the Spitfire restoration items, really interesting, RAF Germany Lightnings, even more so. "special features" on the Vulcan and Dakota..... very light and general.

I've just lapsed my subscription as well.....too much of the same stuff every month.....

[col]

I've just lapsed my subscription as well.....too much of the same stuff every month.....

It does seem a bit obsessed with Spitfires, Mustangs, 8th AF and Bomber Command. And the graphic style is a bit naff. Stick to Aeroplane;)

[prune]

I've never missed an issue and took a 2 year subscription last time so I've a way to go yet.I have noticed how quickly I can get through it latey though.

[von hitchofen]

certainly going to renew my subscription to Aircraft, and buy Flypast/Aeroplane only when something interests me

umpteen pages on the Fairey IIIF - no thanks....;)

[Agent X20]

As Tesco now stock both, you take SWMBO into the store, fix her up with some transport and by the time you is on the back cover, you is there to troll down the last coupla aisles that supply the go go juice...

....simples.....

[von hitchofen]

certainly sounds more civilised than trying to read it in WHSmiffs :)

[Agent X20]

Yer get longer to read it and the light is so much brighter in Tesco's...


Havent looked lately but presumably neither periodical is being offered on their clubcard redemption scheme..? I kept asking fer ages...

[tc2324]

This months Flypast seems ok. Vampire spotlight is the usual standard and like Marmite, you will like it or hate it. Reasonable articles on Pearl Harbor anniversary and Spitfire pilot John Van Schaick, plus a story of an emergancy in an EE Lightning.

Overall not bad and better than last months edition IMPO.

[Craig]

I thought this months was pretty good. Pearl Harbor articles were good and enjoyed the Lightning article. Better :cool

Good to see the calendar back too!

[BSG-75]

My last one on a two year subscription, not enough in recent issues to talk me back into it. I will probably go back in a few months, I always do.

[HURRICANE CREWE]

Latest issue has a nice Spotlight on the WW1 Bristol Fighter, more pages this month too.

[Shamrock]

Excellent issue this month; Bomber Command and the fab 'Brisfit' :)

[col]

Yeah, Bomber Command.......again.
Not criticizing the content or the justification for recounting BC achievements. But Flypast seems to home in on a relatively regular set of subjects - BC, VIII air force, Sptifires.
I'm probably wrong and someone can throw lots of stats at me but that's my impression;) :D

[Shamrock]

Good points Col; I do enjoy BC issues but Fighter Command should be better represented. Some of the American Warbird stuff leaves me cold also.

[col]

Good points Col; I do enjoy BC issues but Fighter Command should be better represented. Some of the American Warbird stuff leaves me cold also.

Nooooo - they've done loads of Fighter Command stuff as well!!!!!
I wantz a bit of variety:)

[col]

Or, to put it another way:
Apart from....Bomber Command, Spitfires, Fighter Command, the Mighty Eighth, Mustang specials.....what has 'Flypast' ever done for us?;)

[Shamrock]

Got us talking:D

[BSG-75]

My last one on a two year subscription, not enough in recent issues to talk me back into it. I will probably go back in a few months, I always do.

sure enough, I browsed the latest in Sainsburys and it ended up in my trolley.:o

[Craig]

I agree with you totally Col, though P-51 restorations seems to be an ever common one. Having said that I may be in the minority who likes the post war articles too. The recent Lightning pilot stories were superb, and for me these pilot recollections are Flypast's best articles, no matter what the era. To be honest though even some of the more modern stuff of late has been poor, was really looknig forward to the Vulcan issue but was left disappointed. Still, rough with the smooth, last month's was pretty good, will see for this one :)

[tc2324]

I really enjoyed this months Flypast. Possibly the best in a long time with plenty of scope in all areas.;)

If you don`t like EE Lightnings, then you`ll hate this edition.:LOL:

[tc2324]

Forgot to mention that next months edition has an article on the Javlin.... ;)

Lets hope their artwork isn`t based on the diecast... :LOL: