CLASSIC WINGS 58
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:32 pm
Latest issue is just out; major features are as follows:
DH.4 RESTORATION
In what could be construed as yet another old aeroplane in a barn story, Al Stix (Snr) tells how he came to hear about an unknown biplane for sale in Georgia and subsequently became the owner of the world’s sole presently flying de Havilland DH-4. This magnificent WW1 era biplane took to the air again on 29th September, representing the first time a machine of this significant type had flown in half a century. Al takes us through the restoration process up until the first engine run and will continue the story in the next issue, which sees the aircraft back in its element.
ITALIAN STALLIONS
ITALY’S 1940s MONOPLANE FIGHTERS
Italy is renowned for building aesthetically pleasing transport machinery, whether it be automobiles or motorcycles. The same can be said for the most part of their World War Two fighters. Unfortunately these aircraft have taken a back seat to those of the major combatants of the time, which reflects in the number that remain and what is known about them. In this, the first part of a two part article, we take a look at the products from the Macchi and Fiat stable with a short history and a detailed look at the Mc.200, 202, 205 and the Fiat G.50, 55 and 59s that remain. Part Two turns the spotlight on the aircraft of the Reggiane Company.
GENAIRCO FLIES
Made in Australia and darn proud of it! Some folk may view this as a bold statement, especially in the matter of Australian aircraft production, but there are many instances where this is more than appropriate. Some types became very successful; however some went the way of the Dinosaur, never really getting the opportunity to prove themselves. Such was the case with the products of the General Aircraft Company Ltd (Genairco). Nevertheless the Genairco name is now slowly but surely resurfacing with the recent flight of this lovely biplane, a return to the air that is a significant achievement for Australia’s aeronautical heritage.
AIRSHOWS
FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT, Queensland
RENO 06. – Round Engines Rule!
DH.4 RESTORATION
In what could be construed as yet another old aeroplane in a barn story, Al Stix (Snr) tells how he came to hear about an unknown biplane for sale in Georgia and subsequently became the owner of the world’s sole presently flying de Havilland DH-4. This magnificent WW1 era biplane took to the air again on 29th September, representing the first time a machine of this significant type had flown in half a century. Al takes us through the restoration process up until the first engine run and will continue the story in the next issue, which sees the aircraft back in its element.
ITALIAN STALLIONS
ITALY’S 1940s MONOPLANE FIGHTERS
Italy is renowned for building aesthetically pleasing transport machinery, whether it be automobiles or motorcycles. The same can be said for the most part of their World War Two fighters. Unfortunately these aircraft have taken a back seat to those of the major combatants of the time, which reflects in the number that remain and what is known about them. In this, the first part of a two part article, we take a look at the products from the Macchi and Fiat stable with a short history and a detailed look at the Mc.200, 202, 205 and the Fiat G.50, 55 and 59s that remain. Part Two turns the spotlight on the aircraft of the Reggiane Company.
GENAIRCO FLIES
Made in Australia and darn proud of it! Some folk may view this as a bold statement, especially in the matter of Australian aircraft production, but there are many instances where this is more than appropriate. Some types became very successful; however some went the way of the Dinosaur, never really getting the opportunity to prove themselves. Such was the case with the products of the General Aircraft Company Ltd (Genairco). Nevertheless the Genairco name is now slowly but surely resurfacing with the recent flight of this lovely biplane, a return to the air that is a significant achievement for Australia’s aeronautical heritage.
AIRSHOWS
FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT, Queensland
RENO 06. – Round Engines Rule!
Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:14 am
Oh YES! 
Thank you Dave!
Waiting for it to appear on the website.
Thank you Dave!
Waiting for it to appear on the website.
Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:51 am
Hmmm... I just got this issue and it's great, the weird part is I thought it was the last issue which I never recieved. Probably some postal worker is now a fan of CW 
Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:21 pm
Hi Scott
Will drop the previous issue in the post again to you today.
Dave
Will drop the previous issue in the post again to you today.
Dave