Warbird Digest #46 January/February 2013

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Warbird Digest #46 January/February 2013
Cover: The only flying de Havilland Mosquito, a Canadian Mozzie restored by AvSpecs Ltd, is captured through the lens of photographic artist Scott Slocum. Pilot Dave Phillips and observer Rich Waterreus keep tight on the Bonanza A36 camera ship flown by Mike Foster as he leads the flight in the Hauraki Gulf area near Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Scott Slocum


Mosquito KA114
On an overcast day in late September 2012, warbird lovers around the world rejoiced as a de Havilland Mosquito was successfully flown from Ardmore Airport in New Zealand. Warren Denholm of AvSpecs oversaw the project, which required the expert craftsmanship from his own shop and many others, to complete the masterpiece for owner Jerry Yagen.


Flying the Newest Mosquito
When searching for someone to talk about flying the “wooden wonder” de Havilland Mosquito, there is literally only one man to ask. New Zealander Dave Phillips had the high honor of commanding the world’s only flying Mozzie on its maiden flight, and shares this exclusive pilot’s account.


Obie O’Brien – The Corsair Guy
When Corsair owner Doug Matthews learned a pilot who flew his aircraft on combat missions in Korea was still current in the type, he and Warbird Digest’s own Stephen Chapis worked together to arrange a special reunion flight at Doug’s home airport in Ramona, California.


Swedish Air Force Historic Flight
A nation known for its self-sufficiency in military aviation designs, Sweden has been a fiercely independent country. Luigino Caliaro shares the story of how the nation’s pride is maintained by the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight.


Digital HOPLITE A Flying Avionics Laboratory
When choosing aircraft for high-tech aviation research, Tom “Mach” Schnell identified the rugged reliability of the Soviet built Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter as a perfect platform. Schnell talks about operating the Mi-2 and explains this Cold War era helicopter’s value as a research test bed.


"Something Borrowed"
When retired USAF Colonel Paul Good heard a story about an unrecovered B-17 crash site in Alaska, he imagined how a recovery could help in the restoration of the Champaign Aviation Museum’s B-17, Champaign Lady. He conspired with B-17 project leader Randy Kemp to mount a full-blown recovery effort manned by a team of volunteers from the Ohio based museum.


Grumman’s Unflappable Duck
Warbird Digest’s California connection, Frank Mormillo, offers a history lesson on the J2F Duck and details about surviving examples, including one operated by Fantasy of Flight in Florida, and another restored by Fighter Rebuilders for Comanche Fighters.

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[John Kerr]

Waiting and watching for my mail man.

[Mike]

Is WD no longer distributed through Barnes & Noble? I used to see copies in many stores, but that no longer seems to be the case.

[JDK]

Great to see it's out! It was rewarding to research and write up the Mosquito for WD and the readership; I hope people find the write up answers their questions. It was interesting to spotlight the US use of W.W.II Mosquitos, for instance.

Also in this issue is a Resurrection Report on the Pioneer Aero (NZ) Hawker Tempest II rebuild as discussed on WIX earlier - get the full Gen here.

Regards,

[cooper9411]

Is WD no longer distributed through Barnes & Noble? I used to see copies in many stores, but that no longer seems to be the case.

I asked about WD as well as Classic Wings and was told that they ( Barnes & Noble ) are revamping their monthly magazine section with some being dropped and some being added. They are dropping some because they only sell 2-3 copies each month compared to other selections that sell 15-20 per month I am only speaking about the locations around the Toledo area, I've called them all and same thing. I don't know if this true for every location or not!

[JDK]

...They are dropping some because they only sell 2-3 copies each month compared to other selections that sell 15-20 per month ...

Ah, that great retail line - "You're the 40th person I've told there's no demand for it!"

[Chappie]

Whew. It's finally done. I first met Obie at the end of 2009, discovered his previous relationship with Matthews' Corsair in mid 2010, and finally reunited him with the fighter this past September. There were times when I thought the reunion flight would never happen.

Doug is a top-notch warbird guy as are all the warbird guys we met in our 2 day trip to Ramona. Plus I've got a friendship with Obie that will last well past #46.



Chappie

[henning]

Looks to be a great issue, as always. Can't wait to get mine in the mail..

Feel free to correct me here...

My understanding is that with the new publisher's this past year that they discontinued the B&N distribution..
and that this is available by subscription only?? I'm just trying to recall if I got that from the person that renewed me
on the phone or if I read it somewhere in the magazine, like in the editors commentary, like the sept issue? ...

(and I haven't seen it in a B&N for probably 6 months.. and I've been to a few of them around the country lately.. )

henning

ps. Merry Christmas to all my Wix friends... its been too long! May Santa bless you with a healthy dose of your favorite pass time with wings!

[ZRX61]

Still not shown up at the local Barnes & Noble..

[Mike]

Still not shown up at the local Barnes & Noble..

From what has been said above, it seems that it is no longer being distributed via Barnes & Noble

That effectively rules out sales to potential customers who might like to buy the occasional copy when it contains an article that is of interest.

[BK]

Still not shown up at the local Barnes & Noble..

From what has been said above, it seems that it is no longer being distributed via Barnes & Noble

That effectively rules out sales to potential customers who might like to buy the occasional copy when it contains an article that is of interest.

As mentioned the magazine is now subscription only: http://www.warbirddigest.com/newstand/index.htm

[Mike]

As mentioned the magazine is now subscription only: http://www.warbirddigest.com/newstand/index.htm

Interesting business model.

[Sgt13Echo]

I would like to see WD as a digital download for my iPad. So far FlyPast is the only magazine that I can get from the App Store.

[RobC]

Got mine today. The Champaign Lady parts recovery story is the stuff dreams are made of. Thanks, guys.

[ZRX61]

Still not shown up at the local Barnes & Noble..

From what has been said above, it seems that it is no longer being distributed via Barnes & Noble

That effectively rules out sales to potential customers who might like to buy the occasional copy when it contains an article that is of interest.

As mentioned the magazine is now subscription only: http://www.warbirddigest.com/newstand/index.htm

Oh well, that's one less sale then. Good while it lasted.