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[DaveM2]

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Main features this time are:


MOSQUITO SURVIVORS Pt.2

Australia, New Zealand & South Africa.

Continuing our in-depth look at surviving Wooden Wonders worldwide, here we concentrate on the numerous Downunder examples, some of which have significant combat history. Complimented by interesting images, some having never been previously published, this article brings current restoration progress on several of these Mosquitos up to date.

Our last Mystery Aircraft was a...LFG Roland D.VI

This unusual WWI fighter featured the so called Klinkerrumpf style of fuselage, this having its roots in an ancient boat-building technique, employed by the Vikings. This article contains an overview of the type’s development and limited combat. Featured is the sole surviving example which is one of the few aircraft which escaped the ill fated German Aviation Museum, Berlin and ended up in store with the Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow. A three phase restoration began in 1992 and the aircraft is now on display in the museum, albeit with wings not yet fitted.


THE LAST DORNIER?

The successful recovery of the last known surviving Dornier Do 17 from the Goodwin Sands in June 2013 attracted extensive national and international interest and was widely regarded as an engineering and conservation triumph in the face of many obstacles: political; financial; technical; and, not least, the weather. At one stage, the recovery team faced the genuine prospect of having spent over half a million pounds for a few small components raised by the diving team, after more than two weeks of effort. Written by those who were directly involved, this article takes a firsthand look at the complicated process from planning through to recovery and research into how best to preserve this significant Battle of Britain artefact.


CHILTON COMEBACK

A recent celebration of the humble Walter Mikron vintage in-line aero engine in England became without question, a celebration of the Chilton D.W.1 monoplane. This distinctive pre-WWII single seat sport plane has, more than any other British aircraft of its era, been enjoying a comeback of small, and yet unparalleled proportions as the original production numbers have more than doubled with modern reproductions progressively appearing around the world. The Editor takes a close look at this petit machine, four of which were build in the 1930s (all of which survive) and the ‘explosion’ of newly constructed examples which are appearing not only in the UK but much further afield. Examples are either flying or are on the way to doing so in NZ, Australia and Canada.

Airshows: La Ferte, Melun & Oshkosh

[DaveM2]

Oh, and a little milestone here at Omaka yesterday

[Zac Yates]

I was excited to see the cover appear in a banner ad on another forum but what happened yesterday at Omaka got me all emotional. Truly amazing!

[DaveM2]

Might as well end the week in a similar fashion - Italian owned P-40 flew at Ardmore on Thursday....not sure what we have planned for next week
Photo: P Johnston

[Sopwith]

Nice picture Dave.

[Brenden S]

Dave,
How do we know when our subscription is up for renewal? I can't remember how long I paid mine for.

[DaveM2]

Dave,
How do we know when our subscription is up for renewal? I can't remember how long I paid mine for.

Brenden

You will get a reminder. FYI yours is good till #124.

I haven't heard of anyone in OZ receiving theirs to date.....

cheers
Dave

[Brenden S]

Thanks Dave. Post is very slow at the moment. It is taking up to 6 weeks to get stuff from Sydney to Perth at the moment. I get items quicker from the UK!!!

[paulmcmillan]

BREAKING NEWS

I have just received my copy in the UK

[paulmcmillan]

Breaking news 2

I have a printing error on my copy pages 36 and 37 are repeated as 40 and 41

So basically I have the Last Dornier twice..

What should have been page 36 and 37

[Sopwith]

Great mine has arrived today in the U.K. I haven’t had chance to open it yet so can’t comment regarding the printing error Paul, as to whether mine is the same or not.

[bdk]

Got my issue in California a few days back. Brilliant as usual. I didn't realize there were so many surviving Mosquitoes Downunder!

[Mike]

Mine arrived in the UK today

Breaking news 2

I have a printing error on my copy pages 36 and 37 are repeated as 40 and 41

So basically I have the Last Dornier twice..

What should have been page 36 and 37

Mine has a report on Oshkosh on pages 36-37

[DaveM2]

Breaking news 2

I have a printing error on my copy pages 36 and 37 are repeated as 40 and 41

So basically I have the Last Dornier twice..

What should have been page 36 and 37

Hi Paul

Just been notified by someone else, but hopefully the problem isn't too wide spread. Anyone else has that issue let me know (via sales@classicwings.co.nz) and I will send a replacement.

cheers all
Dave

[paulmcmillan]

David no need for a whole new copy I am happy with scan of missing pages

Kind regards

Paul