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I was just wondering if there is a consensus on the best warbird magazine. I'm looking for some historical articles along with current news and photos. I'm not a huge fan of Air Classics, and Flight Journal has a little bit of everything (good mag though).

Warbird Digest

Plain and simple: WARBIRD DIGEST

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Ditto

Well, we can see that you all like 'Warbird Digest'!

However, this doesn't much help Cripes with his search for a magazine containing "some historical articles along with current news and photos" as WD contains pretty much exclusively the latter.

If you don't like 'Air Classics' and 'Flight Journal' doesn't cover your needs, you might find the UK magazines 'FlyPast' and 'Aeroplane Monthly' (both widely distributed in the US) worth a look, although they do give a wider coverage than just warbirds.

The best American warbird magazine, easily in my mind, is WWI Aero. The pictures might be b&w but the text is scholarship.

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Kevin McCartney

Warbird Digest, hands down, no competition.

Gary

I really enjoyed the article in the last WD about Clyde East and 'Lil Margaret. That wasn't a current story, although it had some current pictures.

Another mag that is no. 2 is Flight Journal, just because John Dibbs' pics. But Paul Bowen still reigns supreme.

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"There are two types of people here; airshow whores and airshow prostitutes. The whores, like you and I, do airshow stuff for free, whereas the prostitutes are paid" - Reg Urschler

I really enjoyed the article in the last WD about Clyde East and 'Lil Margaret. That wasn't a current story, although it had some current pictures.

Another mag that is no. 2 is Flight Journal, just because John Dibbs' pics. But Paul Bowen still reigns supreme.

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"There are two types of people here; airshow whores and airshow prostitutes. The whores, like you and I, do airshow stuff for free, whereas the prostitutes are paid" - Reg Urschler

When I was down in Australia about 10 years ago I found a magazine called Classic Wings Downunder. It is a fantastic magazine with good writing and excellent images. It's a great way to get up to date in the warbird world of the southern hemisphere.

I had a subscription for quite a few years, but can't really afford it anymore. Not that it's too expensive, I'm just poor.

So, check out that magazine. It's great.

Cheers,

David

If you are looking for information on Warbirds then hands down Warbird Digest followed closely by Classic Wings. If you are looking for a more historical view on these aircraft then I'd go with Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly.

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Bob

Sounds like Warbirds Digest is the winner. I haven't seen it around here anywhere, probably why I haven't given it more serious consideration. I'll try a subscription. I also used to pick up Flypast when it was available so I'll look for that as well. Seems like good aviation mags aren't as easy to find as they used to be.

Thanks for the suggestions all.

I personally have noticed that Fly Past has more of a historical look at the aircraft that the others. However, when it comes to pictures Warbird Digest wins.

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