LATEST CLASSIC WINGS .....

[DaveM2]

...is about to be posted. Main articles are as follows:

‘V FOR VICTORY’ – CLASSIC FIGHTERS 2011

Held over Easter weekend, this ‘Southern Spectacular’ saw the debut of several aircraft, including a P-40C, Albatros D.Va and Strikemaster. Combining intense aerial action from both Great War and WWII aircraft with realistic ground battles proved a winning combination and the highlights were many. Von Richthofen’s Flying Circus saw the familiar red Triplane lead six others into battle, whilst the spectacular destruction of the full scale ‘live’ V-2 rocket just as it climbed off the launch ramp provided a fitting finale to yet another world class event – only at Omaka!

TOMAHAWK TALES

Photographer Gavin Conroy gets up close and personal with the Rod Lewis Tomahawk shortly after it took to the air for the first time following completion by AvSpecs at Ardmore, NZ. Only days later it would make its public debut at Classic Fighters air show. Apart from the stunning aerial portraits this article takes a look at some of the hurdles overcome by the rebuild crew to get this early Hawk back into the skies.

STALKING SOUTHERN SKIES

It was all hands to the pump when a container from Flug Werk, Germany was unloaded at Omaka airfield in early April. It was to be one of the stars of the forthcoming Classic Fighters airshow, however despite efforts above and beyond the call of duty to make this happen, this representative of the Luftwaffe’s iconic fighter would only make a fleeting appearance due to technical issues. Despite this, several test flights were undertaken and pilot Frank Parker describes his experiences flying the Butcher Bird – a first in southern skies.


HISTORY WITH HEART. THE REAL DEAL! (Pt.2)

In our last issue we concentrated on the Flying Heritage Collection’s unique ‘Butcher Bird’s history and restoration in the UK. In this, the final of our in-depth look at the world’s only genuine air worthy Focke Wulf Fw 190, we trace the aircraft’s final journey to flight with input from Mike Nixon on the workings of the complex BMW, Dave Goss on systems and Cory Graff on the paint application. This sees the conclusion of a remarkable restoration of an equally remarkable recovery.

STINSON L-5 DOWNUNDER

Our last ‘Mystery Aeroplane’ was the Stinson L-5, an aircraft which played an important and often overlooked role during World War Two. Renowned for its versatility and rugged qualities, which were needed for the multitude of tasks it was required to carry out, the aircraft was appropriately nicknamed the ‘Flying Jeep’ , this due to the fact it was spartan in creature comforts but could accomplish what was asked from it with little fuss or fanfare. This article begins with a short historical overview before taking a look at the renaissance of the type in Australia.

Airshows:

RAAF Air Pilgrimage
Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia Fly-In

[Chappie]

Fantastic! Can't wait to get my copy and read about the P-40!

Chappie

[PinecastleAAF]

Doesn't get much better than that.

[Air_Force_Vet]

drooling...has...begun! Can't wait!

[shepsair]

On the Fw190, I would be interested in knowing what Cory said about the paint applications???

Mark

[redvanner]

Can´t wait to get it!! I read Classic Wings for the first time starting with the 2 previous issues, and I have to say, it´s a great read. I am definitely surprised regarding the quality of texts and photos. I didn´t expect that much.

Michael

[DaveM2]

Thanks chaps, without input from people around the world - a good number of them 'Wixers' ( -always makes me laugh that term) it would be half the publication it is, so thanks one and all.

Mark-word doc email inbound.....get ready for a lay down afterwards

regards
Dave

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[Dan K]

...'Wixers' ( -always makes me laugh that term)

Your secret's safe with us, Dave.

[DaveM2]

...'Wixers' ( -always makes me laugh that term)

Your secret's safe with us, Dave.

That's a relief Dan. I used to get called one now and then when I lived in Austria-however I believe the correct 'German' spelling is with a 'V'

[redvanner]

...'Wixers' ( -always makes me laugh that term)

Your secret's safe with us, Dave.

That's a relief Dan. I used to get called one now and then when I lived in Austria-however I believe the correct 'German' spelling is with a 'V'

Hi Dave, I have to correct you slightly. The correct German spelling is "Wichser", and the pronounciation is quite the same. The meaning is quite negative, derogative, but widely used by youngsters describing (older) men.

Michael

[RobC]

Dave and Graham, really nice job on the Focke-Wulfe article. Getting the scoop from the guys who did the job was worth the price of the magazine and then some. Nice to see the before, during and after pictures. Thanks!

[spookythecat]

One of the best issues yet! Keep 'em coming!

[ktst97]

I had purchased a couple issues of Classic Wings on eBay, but had not been a subscriber until recently. When buying back-issues of the two which have Neal Melton's P-47 (along with other aricraft) on the cover, I had also signed up to get this fine magazine regularly. Why did I wait so long?

[DaveM2]

Thanks chaps, pleased you enjoyed it. I must admit I am struggling a bit with the next issue

Dave

[CWBuff]

Absolutely groovy... I've been in hibernation for a few years and this is a most welcome sight for these groggy eyes...


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