LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:23 pm
All
Latest issue is at the printers now and should be posted (and available digitally) before Christmas.
Main Articles......
THE TIFFY TIMES
Dave Robinson has a passion, to focus attention on, and help raise the profiles of some of WWII many forgotten heroes – those that flew the mighty Hawker Typhoon into harms way. What better way to do this than to complete a second example of this exceedingly rare aircraft. Dave describes his remarkable journey which began over a decade ago, his research quickly uncovering many hidden parts throughout the UK and Europe. It was a complete shock to discover just how many parts survived and indeed it soon became apparent that there were enough available to rebuild a complete Typhoon, if only individuals and organisations could be persuaded to allow the parts to be gathered. Undeterred by such complications Dave has forged ahead and is on the verge of making his dream a reality, the securing of a rear fuselage the shot in the arm his project required to take it to the next level. In the article Dave lists all known major components worldwide and of course there is a comprehensive look at the only known complete survivor which is now thrilling museum visitors in Canada.
Our Last Mystery Aeroplane was a ........SNAKE!
Dr. Erich Bachem's BP-20 was the world's first manned, vertical-take-off interceptor and was born out of desperate times. During spring 1944 the Allied bombing offensive began taking a serious toll on the German war machine and with the dwindling resources of the Luftwaffe unable to effectively combat the onslaught the Luftwaffe’s Technical Office began to explore more unconventional means to complement the new jet and rocket fighters coming on line. Initial resistance to the project was swept aside when SS chief Heinrich Himmler took an interest, and the building of prototypes progressed in short order, culminating in a single fatal manned flight and plans for initial operational deployment. The latter was thwarted when the launch site was overrun and the surviving aircraft captured in the last days if the war. This in depth article on the Natter rounds out with a look at the sole original survivor and the few reproductions, along with an exciting initiative which has seen the Snake rise again, potentially off its launch tower!
SOUTHERN SPITFIRES PT.3 - THE PROJECTS
There are a large number of Spitfire projects squirreled away within Australia, some two dozen either started or having ‘potential.’ These mostly consist of a collection of parts with a data plate giving an identity and some semblance of provenance. Others have no identity, whilst some of these will morph into other projects as time goes by. Understandably the owners of these prefer to play their cards close to their chests and we are at this time only able to bring you the few reasonably well known and documented machines which should take to the air in the not too distant future. We hope to shed some light on the less ‘visible’ projects by working with owners on an individual basis and reporting when they feel comfortable in the fact they have something more substantial to show for their efforts. So the story is just beginning in many respects and there is a huge amount to look forward to in the long term future.
FLYING THE MEW GULL
Charlie Huke describes flying the lovely ‘late production’ Mew Gull built by Davis Beale, and it is such a great read that you will find it hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm – finding yourself right there with him in the cockpit! The report is complemented with some superb air to air photography of this elegant machine from the lens of Keith Wilson. Only six examples of the Mew Gull were built and all but Henshaw’s G-AEXF were ultimately destroyed. The much rebuilt ‘XF remains in flying condition and is based at Old Warden. The arrival of David Beale’s fantastic machine onto the vintage aviation scene is therefore is of huge significance and we also take a brief look at how this magnificent initiative came to pass.
AIR SHOWS:
SWISS CELEBRATIONS
RENO
And since it is that time of year, the first person to nail what colours the Classic Wings Fokker Triplane carries (Pilot and Jasta) receives a complimentary 1 year sub...... Over to You.
cheers
Dave
Latest issue is at the printers now and should be posted (and available digitally) before Christmas.
Main Articles......
THE TIFFY TIMES
Dave Robinson has a passion, to focus attention on, and help raise the profiles of some of WWII many forgotten heroes – those that flew the mighty Hawker Typhoon into harms way. What better way to do this than to complete a second example of this exceedingly rare aircraft. Dave describes his remarkable journey which began over a decade ago, his research quickly uncovering many hidden parts throughout the UK and Europe. It was a complete shock to discover just how many parts survived and indeed it soon became apparent that there were enough available to rebuild a complete Typhoon, if only individuals and organisations could be persuaded to allow the parts to be gathered. Undeterred by such complications Dave has forged ahead and is on the verge of making his dream a reality, the securing of a rear fuselage the shot in the arm his project required to take it to the next level. In the article Dave lists all known major components worldwide and of course there is a comprehensive look at the only known complete survivor which is now thrilling museum visitors in Canada.
Our Last Mystery Aeroplane was a ........SNAKE!
Dr. Erich Bachem's BP-20 was the world's first manned, vertical-take-off interceptor and was born out of desperate times. During spring 1944 the Allied bombing offensive began taking a serious toll on the German war machine and with the dwindling resources of the Luftwaffe unable to effectively combat the onslaught the Luftwaffe’s Technical Office began to explore more unconventional means to complement the new jet and rocket fighters coming on line. Initial resistance to the project was swept aside when SS chief Heinrich Himmler took an interest, and the building of prototypes progressed in short order, culminating in a single fatal manned flight and plans for initial operational deployment. The latter was thwarted when the launch site was overrun and the surviving aircraft captured in the last days if the war. This in depth article on the Natter rounds out with a look at the sole original survivor and the few reproductions, along with an exciting initiative which has seen the Snake rise again, potentially off its launch tower!
SOUTHERN SPITFIRES PT.3 - THE PROJECTS
There are a large number of Spitfire projects squirreled away within Australia, some two dozen either started or having ‘potential.’ These mostly consist of a collection of parts with a data plate giving an identity and some semblance of provenance. Others have no identity, whilst some of these will morph into other projects as time goes by. Understandably the owners of these prefer to play their cards close to their chests and we are at this time only able to bring you the few reasonably well known and documented machines which should take to the air in the not too distant future. We hope to shed some light on the less ‘visible’ projects by working with owners on an individual basis and reporting when they feel comfortable in the fact they have something more substantial to show for their efforts. So the story is just beginning in many respects and there is a huge amount to look forward to in the long term future.
FLYING THE MEW GULL
Charlie Huke describes flying the lovely ‘late production’ Mew Gull built by Davis Beale, and it is such a great read that you will find it hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm – finding yourself right there with him in the cockpit! The report is complemented with some superb air to air photography of this elegant machine from the lens of Keith Wilson. Only six examples of the Mew Gull were built and all but Henshaw’s G-AEXF were ultimately destroyed. The much rebuilt ‘XF remains in flying condition and is based at Old Warden. The arrival of David Beale’s fantastic machine onto the vintage aviation scene is therefore is of huge significance and we also take a brief look at how this magnificent initiative came to pass.
AIR SHOWS:
SWISS CELEBRATIONS
RENO
And since it is that time of year, the first person to nail what colours the Classic Wings Fokker Triplane carries (Pilot and Jasta) receives a complimentary 1 year sub...... Over to You.
cheers
Dave
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:06 pm
Could be Fokker Dr.I Jasta 7, Leutnant Josef Carl Peter Jacobs s/n 470/17. Victories 48 (47 or 41). Died in Munich on 29 July, 1978.
Randy
Randy
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:43 pm
My Guess, Lt Josef Jacobs Kommander, Jasta 7 St Marguerite June 1918
Eric.
Eric.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:53 pm
Looks black and white! 
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:24 pm
Ernst Udet, Jasta 4, Semi-gloss black/ off white. :drink3
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:12 am
Lt. Bruno Stachel Jasta 11
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:39 am
Cant wait Dave!!!! It will be my xmas pressie:))) Really looking forward to Dave R's Tiffy feature, I have talked with him quite a bit re Tempests & Furies, and the Spit survivors, cheers, Pete
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:02 am
Nice cover photo, the low sun certainly sets it off. Fingers crossed that we get it before Xmas, that would be great.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:54 pm
Dave, please pass on to Gavin my congratulation for that cover - what a stunning shot! I know he'd been looking forward to shooting TB863, and he's really done himself proud. The VIII looks nice too!
Can't wait for this issue, the Mew Gull piece sounds fascinating.
Can't wait for this issue, the Mew Gull piece sounds fascinating.
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:59 am
Sorry for the late response chaps, been out of town.
And the winner is...Randy (no surprises there!). An extra year added for you.
Honourable mention to Eric. PM me your postal addy and I will send you the current issue.
We should have a major feature on this aircraft in the next issue.
Pete, indeed, a very exciting project, with some more substantial parts about to be added to Dave's haul.
Zac,sure,will do next time I speak to him. Mew Gull is a great read, so well written we couldn't edit any out and had to drop another item.
cheers
Dave
And the winner is...Randy (no surprises there!). An extra year added for you.
Honourable mention to Eric. PM me your postal addy and I will send you the current issue.
We should have a major feature on this aircraft in the next issue.
Pete, indeed, a very exciting project, with some more substantial parts about to be added to Dave's haul.
Zac,sure,will do next time I speak to him. Mew Gull is a great read, so well written we couldn't edit any out and had to drop another item.
cheers
Dave
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:05 am
Anyone in the UK had theirs yet?
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:04 pm
Mine arrived in the US right around the holiday...
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:55 pm
Mine arrived in the UK today
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:25 am
Dave, CW is still not available on Magzter. Do you know when it will be published online?
http://www.magzter.com/NZ/Classic_Wings ... utomotive/
http://www.magzter.com/NZ/Classic_Wings ... utomotive/
Re: LATEST CLASSIC WINGS....& A COMPETITION
Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:20 am
Ben
We are experiencing some problems with Magzter. I should have an update on the status of #95 upload on Monday.
UPDATE: We have been having security issues with Magzter, with complete issues appearing on foreign websites, we hope to get some sort of guarantee they will 'plug' this within the next few days and we can upload the current issue. Standby!
Dave
We are experiencing some problems with Magzter. I should have an update on the status of #95 upload on Monday.
UPDATE: We have been having security issues with Magzter, with complete issues appearing on foreign websites, we hope to get some sort of guarantee they will 'plug' this within the next few days and we can upload the current issue. Standby!
Dave