This 84-page issue of ‘Aviation News incorporating Classic Aircraft’ magazine has articles on:
2014 Worldwide Aviation Events Calendar
A preview and listing of airshows and aviation events for the whole year.
Biman’s DC-10 Farewell Flights
Charles
Kennedy flew from Dhaka on the last passenger DC-10 and experienced
some of the memorable flights flown from Birmingham to mark its
retirement.
1(Fighter) Squadron’s New Era
Dino Carrara visited
RAF Leuchars to hear how the RAF’s most recent frontline squadron to be
equipped with the Typhoon has achieved a lot in a short space of time.
Military Constellations Part 1: United States Air Force
In
the first of two articles on military Constellations, Bob Archer in
this part tells the story of the classic Lockheed design in US Air Force
service.
West Atlantic: Anglo-Swedish Cargo Specialist
Through
an unusual but extremely successful combination of British and Swedish
airlines, West Atlantic enjoys a thriving mail and freight operation
founded on the BAe ATP. Bruce Hales-Dutton explains.
Sparkling Performer – Lockheed’s Electra
Sales
of America’s first turboprop airliner, the Lockheed Electra, failed to
reach the breakeven point, but the type became much sought after in the
second-hand market. Gerry Sweet outlines the history of this classic
propliner.
UTair Helicopters: Russia’s Heavy-lifters
Craig West travelled to Siberia to find out how UTair operates and maintains one of world’s largest helicopter fleets.
Helldiver
The
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a controversial replacement for the Douglas
Dauntless dive bomber. But as Robert F Dorr reveals, many of its crews
appreciated its redeeming features.
Regulars
Headlines
Civil News
Military News
Models Roundup
Preservation News
Flight Bag
Room with a View
Air Mail
Aviation Archaeology
Register Review
Airport Movements
Air Base Movements
