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Guys

Latest edition is out, a bit sooner than usual due to the Wanaka airshow

regards
Dave


BUTCHER BIRD 3

In this, the third instalment of our look at the Focke Wulf 190, we take a look at the few 190F and 190Ds series that have survived. Also included in this survey is the sole known surviving Ta-152, the ultimate tribute to designer Kurt Tank

THUNDER ALLEY

Over the past few years we have kept readers up to date on the initiative of Sydney based P-47 restoration effort headed by Robert Greinert to recover and restore to flying condition some early model ‘Razorback P-47 Thunderbolts. Robert now had three ‘Jugs’ underway so we thought it time to pay another visit to check on progress.

TIPSY

Our last Mystery aircraft is the delightful Tipsy, which although built in small numbers proved popular with its owners. In this, the first of two parts we take a look at the design history and follow up in the next edition with a look at the survivors.


THE FLYING LIONS

Many people will have seen the photographs of a gaggle of Harvards that have somehow overshot the runway and are making an attempt to land on a stretch of water. Comments have ranged from, ‘these photos are fake!’ to ‘what were these guys thinking!?’ to ‘that is some amazing and disciplined flying!’
This is of course not the first time aircraft have been seen ‘waterskiing’ but it is the first time that it has been done as a formation. This article sets out a little background to the team and most importantly, the ‘flight in question’ as related by one of the pilots, along with some great photos and centre spread………don’t try this at home!!


FULL FURY IV

In this, the penultimate instalment of our Sea Fury / Fury series we concentrate on aircraft that are resident in the United States. Most of these have found their way to the Air Racing Circuit being heavily modified along the way, some so much so that they have little to do with Hawkers original design! Most have had their original 5 bladed prop Centaurus power plant replaced with to the four bladed prop Wright Cyclone. The reasons for this that there is a greater availability of American engines and parts, and perhaps American engineers are more familiar and comfortable with ‘homegrown’ power plants!


RAPIDE RESTORATION

A vintage masterpiece in the form of DH.Rapide ZK-SWR took take to the air recently after rebuild at the Croydon Aircraft Co. and Southair Ltd. Wearing a lovely Swissair scheme the aircraft is owned by a syndicate of airline pilots. The full story of the restoration is told in this issue.

TALE OF A GIPSY

For the past decade a beautifully rebuilt metal – fuselage DH-60M Gipsy Moth has been displayed in a small transport museum in Victoria, Australia. Earlier this year the aircraft which had flown just four hours since a ground up overhaul took to the air again and the story of the flight to its new home is detailed by the new owner.

Wow

I got my latest copy (excellent as usual) in the UK before it was announced on WIX! Thats fast service

Paul

Paul

We aim to please ( although truth be known I haven't had time since the airshow to write it up )

Dave

and mine arrived in Dubai, which in itself is always a miracle.
Mail here is not their strong point!

Great issue

....and it looks great! For some reason the cover photos seem to have gotten more dramatic (imho) and really grab your attention...

Mark

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Mark Morris

Got mine in Adelaide today, along with the news that a Mustang was moving here. If those blokes restoring the Spitfire were from Victoria how did we get a plane here in Adelaide out of the deal?( not that I'm complaining)
Regards Croweater

Website updated

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

Dave

Co-owner Peter Croser had been in Victoria for many years, then moved to just outside Canberra, now headed for Adelaide.

Thanks DaveM2.
Great news for SA from a great magazine.
Adelaide has been featuring quite a lot lately.


Regards Croweater