LATEST CLASSIC WINGS

[DaveM2]

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The latest issue (#81) is about to leave the printers and should be available shortly.






Major features in the issue are as follows:


RUSS TURNER’S CAMEL

Russ Turner is a big guy, and he was getting frustrated. In August 2009 he visited Robert Baslee at his Airdrome Aeroplanes headquarters in Holden, Missouri, with an eye to purchasing either a Nieuport 17 kit or a Sopwith Pup kit. It was obvious without even sitting in it that the full scale Nieuport 17 was way too small for a man of Russ’s stature, but the Pup looked promising. However, sitting in the Pup revealed that it was too snug as well, and as Russ struggled to extricate himself from the cockpit Baslee mused aloud that he could probably build a larger Pup. Russ quipped, “Isn’t a larger Pup just a Camel?” And so the seeds of this project were sown - and the outcome described in this article.


BRIDGE BUSTER B-25

The North American Aviation B-25 Mitchell was arguably the most recognized Allied medium bomber of World War II. This versatile twin would go on to serve in all theatres of war in numerous roles, being very effective in all. In this article we take a close up look at the history of The Flying Heritage Collection’s example, and the outstanding effort in ensuring the aircraft’s authenticity, particularly the fitting out of the interior. Aero Trader’s Carl Scholl gives an overview of the painstaking process, this complemented with detailed images from Cory Graff and stunning air to airs by Jim Larsen.

KLEMM 35

Our mystery aircraft is the elegant Klemm 35. The Klemm Light Aircraft Company began to produce sports, touring and training aircraft throughout the 1930s, the most successful being the Kl 35 which would become employed throughout the war as a trainer, not only with the Luftwaffe, but foreign air forces, in particular Sweden. During its career it would take on such duties as liaison, communications, occasional reconnaissance duties and general ‘hack’ with several fighter squadrons. This article takes look at its history and the current status of the type.

SEAFURY KINGS

Think ‘Sea Fury’ and chances are you will think Sanders! For as long as anyone can remember the Sanders Family have been associated with the type and have had a hand in returning many of these powerful aircraft to the skies. Doug Fisher was fortunate to be given access to the Sanders Family archives to allow us a personal look into the business from its beginnings to the present day. The article has plenty of nostalgia but also updates all of the current projects, which are sure to see the name Sanders at the forefront of the warbird industry for decades to come.

Airshows

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HAMILTON
LEGENDS
OSHKOSH

[steve dickey]

Aw man Dave! I haven't even read all of the last one yet . (I'm a slow reader )
Looking fwd to it as always!!

[DaveM2]

Aw man Dave! I haven't even read all of the last one yet . (I'm a slow reader )
Looking fwd to it as always!!

Steve

If I had known I could have used smaller words and a larger font

Dave

[Dennis Bergstrom]

Classic Wings is my favorite warbird magazine. It's always full of great photos and current news from around the world. Keep up the excellent work!!

[LadyO2Pilot]

Finally subscribed....many friends in the past showcased in your magazine......call Russ one also. His T-28 and my bird shared a nest once upon a time. Wish I hadn't moved out of the area before he took on these projects.....but I will hopefully see them in this issue. Look forward to getting it and I probably need to look at the past issues for some more friends

[Pogo]

Okay, I'm gonna finally subscribe too -- on the condition the issue with Russ's Camel is where we start. I assume Mr. Tom G. penned the article?

[DaveM2]

Thanks folks, great to have you onboard, and yes Tom G penned the Camel article.

Pogo has just alerted me to a problem with our website, so if anyone else experiences this please send me a PM.

regards
Dave

[Sopwith]

That's good news Dave,been getting withdrawal symptoms.Excellent mag.

[snj5]

This is going to be very cool. It is amazing to think the humble little Sopwith kite is in a global magazine.
Everyone is invited to the party in Castroville when the edition hits the mail.

[DaveM2]

This is going to be very cool. It is amazing to think the humble little Sopwith kite is in a global magazine.
Everyone is invited to the party in Castroville when the edition hits the mail.

Well we like to think it isn't all about Mustangs and Spitfires

Dave

[snj5]

Well we like to think it isn't all about Mustangs and Spitfires
Dave

And that is exactly why CW is the best.

Free tacos & beer available here for the CW staff.

[Obergrafeter]

Don't forget to invite Old Hangar Keepers to the party. Maybe we should have it in the underground bunker!

[Lynn Allen]

Dave, I just entered a subscription myself, so put me down for large print and color pictures as well....

Lynn

[jcw]

dave

i've had a subscription for several years and my renew notice came and i filled out the notice with my check and sent it to the address listed (po box 1356. moorpark ca) and it came back undeliverable. sent a message to the website and no response..
whats up and how do i get my subscription renewed??

take care

jcw

[DaveM2]

dave

i've had a subscription for several years and my renew notice came and i filled out the notice with my check and sent it to the address listed (po box 1356. moorpark ca) and it came back undeliverable. sent a message to the website and no response..
whats up and how do i get my subscription renewed??

take care

jcw

Apologies for that-we were not informed that our Moorpark Box was closed (the guy who emptied it moved house) until after we had sent out the renewal forms.
We now have a new US P.O.Box as follows:

P.O. Box 1085
Camarillo, CA 93011

regards
Dave


snj-5 - That sounds mighty nice-I have travelled the world and am ashamed to say I have never had tacos & beer!

Lynn- Welcome aboard-nice of you to join us