Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:51 pm
All, latest issue should be posted next week:
Main Features are:
RELICS FROM THE NORTH
It is no surprise that the remote areas of the Far North are a potential goldmine of unrecovered warbirds. The high ground, lakes and fjords of Norway have revealed some rare gems over the decades, and a number of wrecks still remain- a search team heading out within the next few months with a specific target in mind. It is however the vast regions of Northern Russia which offer the most potential, given the huge number of lakes and bogs which swallowed hundreds of aircraft lost during the heavy combat which took place over the Murmansk, Kola, Karelia and Leningrad regions. In this article we take a look at some of the recent recoveries from both countries, with Finland and Latvia thrown in for good measure!
Our Last Mystery Aircraft was a...FAIREY III
The Fairey Series III had its origins in two experimental seaplanes and would eventually become a very important part of British aviation through the 1920 -1930s. It was produced in both land and seaplane configuration and was used in the bombing, photography, reconnaissance, gunnery spotting roles. The type also became synonymous with long distance flight, setting numerous records. One of these, a Fairey IIID, undertook the first air crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922 and one of the aircraft involved in that feat is the sole remaining survivor and as such features prominently in the article. The type served aboard every British aircraft carrier of the time, as well as ashore with many naval air stations, training establishments, and specialized naval schools. It would see service with several countries including both New Zealand and Australia, until being superseded by the Fairey Gordon and Seal.
SIEBEL Si 204 SERIES SURVIVORS
In our previous issue we took a look at the Siebel Si 204’s development, its history and its license manufacturing both during and after WWII – it serving with distinction throughout its operational life. In this article we focus on the few surviving complete, or relatively so, air frames. Despite the large number produced in France, only one example remains there, with the majority extant in Eastern Europe.
THE LAST BULLDOG!
Ed Storo got it into his head that he wanted to own and fly an early English combat biplane from the Bristol stable. Due to rarity, the aircraft he wanted could not be bought, so he set about building his own........TWICE! His first achievement was that of a Bristol F.2B, but even as that was changing hands following an appearance at Omaka’s first Classic Fighters airshow, he had already set about reproducing one of the finest 1930s fighters, the Bulldog. In this article, which follows on from the historic overview and the detailed look at the few survivors in our previous issue, Ed describes the challenges in building a modern equivalent, but staying true to the size and look of the feisty fighter. Ed is enjoying this journey but the challenges have been many and will continue to be until the day this 'Last Bulldog' takes to the skies.
COLLINGS P-38
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is one of the rarest warbirds in existence today. Rarer still are airworthy examples that operate with functional turbo superchargers which is what gives the Lightning its distinctive jet-like sound. In 2016 the Collings Foundation was offered the opportunity to add a turbo supercharged P-38 to their warbird collection and in doing so added yet another chapter to the saga of NOVEMBER 505 MIKE HOTEL. In this article P-38 historian Kevin Grantham looks at the aircraft’s past before Ashley Ezell describes the work required to get the aircraft air worthy following its many years of static display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
Airshows:
Some spectacular action and superb photography from the Shuttleworth, Flying Legends and Oshkosh events.
Main Features are:
RELICS FROM THE NORTH
It is no surprise that the remote areas of the Far North are a potential goldmine of unrecovered warbirds. The high ground, lakes and fjords of Norway have revealed some rare gems over the decades, and a number of wrecks still remain- a search team heading out within the next few months with a specific target in mind. It is however the vast regions of Northern Russia which offer the most potential, given the huge number of lakes and bogs which swallowed hundreds of aircraft lost during the heavy combat which took place over the Murmansk, Kola, Karelia and Leningrad regions. In this article we take a look at some of the recent recoveries from both countries, with Finland and Latvia thrown in for good measure!
Our Last Mystery Aircraft was a...FAIREY III
The Fairey Series III had its origins in two experimental seaplanes and would eventually become a very important part of British aviation through the 1920 -1930s. It was produced in both land and seaplane configuration and was used in the bombing, photography, reconnaissance, gunnery spotting roles. The type also became synonymous with long distance flight, setting numerous records. One of these, a Fairey IIID, undertook the first air crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922 and one of the aircraft involved in that feat is the sole remaining survivor and as such features prominently in the article. The type served aboard every British aircraft carrier of the time, as well as ashore with many naval air stations, training establishments, and specialized naval schools. It would see service with several countries including both New Zealand and Australia, until being superseded by the Fairey Gordon and Seal.
SIEBEL Si 204 SERIES SURVIVORS
In our previous issue we took a look at the Siebel Si 204’s development, its history and its license manufacturing both during and after WWII – it serving with distinction throughout its operational life. In this article we focus on the few surviving complete, or relatively so, air frames. Despite the large number produced in France, only one example remains there, with the majority extant in Eastern Europe.
THE LAST BULLDOG!
Ed Storo got it into his head that he wanted to own and fly an early English combat biplane from the Bristol stable. Due to rarity, the aircraft he wanted could not be bought, so he set about building his own........TWICE! His first achievement was that of a Bristol F.2B, but even as that was changing hands following an appearance at Omaka’s first Classic Fighters airshow, he had already set about reproducing one of the finest 1930s fighters, the Bulldog. In this article, which follows on from the historic overview and the detailed look at the few survivors in our previous issue, Ed describes the challenges in building a modern equivalent, but staying true to the size and look of the feisty fighter. Ed is enjoying this journey but the challenges have been many and will continue to be until the day this 'Last Bulldog' takes to the skies.
COLLINGS P-38
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is one of the rarest warbirds in existence today. Rarer still are airworthy examples that operate with functional turbo superchargers which is what gives the Lightning its distinctive jet-like sound. In 2016 the Collings Foundation was offered the opportunity to add a turbo supercharged P-38 to their warbird collection and in doing so added yet another chapter to the saga of NOVEMBER 505 MIKE HOTEL. In this article P-38 historian Kevin Grantham looks at the aircraft’s past before Ashley Ezell describes the work required to get the aircraft air worthy following its many years of static display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
Airshows:
Some spectacular action and superb photography from the Shuttleworth, Flying Legends and Oshkosh events.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:30 am
I'll be camped out next to my mailbox.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:43 pm
One of the Northern recoveries we have been researching for the past few months is this 109, recovered several weeks prior to the Shturmovik. Unfortunately the embargo on releasing the recovery in the public arena was lifted just two days out from going to print, so although it was 'vaguely' referenced, nothing further could be printed in the Northern Wreck recovery article featured in this issue. It's all about timing, and in this instance the timing sucked 
The upside is that it gives us more time to try and discover the circumstances of its loss, which is proving difficult as 1944 Luftwaffe records are incomplete.
Since the recovery it is all over the interweb now anyway......
109G
The upside is that it gives us more time to try and discover the circumstances of its loss, which is proving difficult as 1944 Luftwaffe records are incomplete.
Since the recovery it is all over the interweb now anyway......
109G
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:44 pm
Great news, always look forward to it’s arrival.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:41 am
Looking forward to this issue as I do w/ all the issues.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:28 pm
Can't wait to read it!
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:18 am
As always after the first magazine of a Maroon Tiger Moth, Quality pictures, Quality paper and stories.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:24 am
Anyone received it yet?
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:37 pm
Just popped the kettle on and about to dive on in..........
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:55 pm
avenger2504 wrote:Just popped the kettle on and about to dive on in..........
Good to hear, just 10 minutes ago I sent a follow up inquiry to the Printers /Post Office as I haven't received mine to date.
Looks like the carrier pigeons may have got their second wind......
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:46 am
Ok cheers for update Dave, that answers why mine hasn’t arrived here in the U.K. yet.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:08 pm
Anyone in U.K. or U.S. got theirs yet? Hope I’m not being impatient but I need my CW fix. 
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:43 am
Mine arrived on Saturday just before I left for work and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Some great stuff and a surprise (for me at least) in the news section regarding a radial fighter formerly at Omaka.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:05 pm
Cheers Zac, still not arrived here in the U.K. hopefully next couple of days. Look forward to it coming.
Re: Latest CLASSIC WINGS
Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:20 pm
I haven't had any notification of anyone outside NZ having received theirs which is concerning. Normally get responses for the Mystery aircraft quiz.
If anyone has received theirs 'offshore' give me a shout out, thanks.
cheers
Dave
If anyone has received theirs 'offshore' give me a shout out, thanks.
cheers
Dave