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Welcome
t’s been an emotional time in many
ways due to the recent D-Day 75
commemorations. Newspapers, television,
radio and social media have been chockful of
commentary, interviews with veterans and
re ections on what was a most audacious,
hard-fought and pivotal operation executed on June 6, 1944.
FlyPast
told some of the amazing stories last month, but in this
issue, we delve into the journey of the Normandy and Arnhem
veteran C-47 Skytrain own by Aero Legends, and the company’s
own special act of remembrance for the Overlord anniversary. Then,
of course, there’s ‘Daks Over Duxford’. The history-making two-
day event, held at the Imperial War Museum’s Cambridgeshire
attraction, was an offshoot of the ‘Daks Over Normandy’ efforts
that had been two years in the planning. Trying to amass so many
C-47s and DC-3s (and even an Li-2) was always going to be
dif cult and presented myriad problems; bureaucracy, serviceability,
the issue of ying in formation with unfamiliar pilots, and even
President Trump’s visit. What occurred was perhaps not as
I
impressive as promised and, just as it had for D-Day itself, the
weather threw its own curveballs and put paid to the planned drop
of paratroopers on the rst day of the gathering. However, the sight
of 25 Skytrains and Dakotas at one venue was simply breathtaking
– especially as some aircraft were so notable and rare. Owing to
the complexities involved this was a spectacle that may never be
witnessed again. We hope you enjoy our coverage in this issue, as
well as the free C-47/DC-3-themed poster.
As ever, FlyPast strives for variety. This edition also offers a
fascinating look at the restoration work carried out by Retrotec,
warbird pilot training with the Aircraft Restoration Company and
Grumman’s characterful Panther and Cougar jets, in addition to
our regular favourites. Heritage aviation galore!
Chris Clifford
Editor
chris.clifford@keypublishing.com
The US-based C-47D 41-18401 ‘101st Airborne Tribute’ arrives at the recent Daks Over
Duxford event.
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Features
34
Paci c legend
‘Kiwi’ fighter pilot Guy Newton and
his squadron of Curtiss Kittyhawks
helped to break the Japanese
stranglehold on the Solomon Islands, as
Andrew Thomas explains.
52
Skytrain to Normandy
A full 75 years after its first visit, C-47
‘Drag-’em-oot’ has once again dropped
parachutists over northern France.
Aero Legends boss Keith Perkins spoke
to Steve Beebee about this storied
wartime veteran.
102
Wing to wing
Jamie Ewan was invited on board a
Classic Wings’ Dragon Rapide for the
firm’s debut fly-along experience with a
pair of World War Two fighters.
42
Canadian Harvards
110 ‘L’il Bill’ ies again
Linda Brimson shares the story of
the Canadian Harvard Aircraft
Association, and its efforts to keep
the classic trainer alive.
80
Training day
Duxford-based Aircraft Restoration
Company recently held a pilot training
day. Jamie Ewan went behind
the scenes.
Frank Mormillo profiles Planes of Fame’s
North American Navion, and explains
how a hard-working volunteer inspired
its current livery.
48
Great War maverick
Daredevil World War One ace Charles
Nungesser was as unpredictable as he
was brilliant. Kathleen Hanser details
some of the Frenchman’s exploits.
88
In sharp focus
We drop in on one of ‘FlyPast’ lensman
Darren Harbar’s aviation photography
workshop days.
Contents
August 2019
No.457
Front Cover
Aero Legends’ Douglas C-47A Skytrain ‘Drag ‘em oot’ on its way to Normandy on June 5. See feature
beginning on page 52.
DARREN HARBAR
This page, main image:
Avro Vulcan B.2 XM594 is to be restored and repainted at Newark Air Museum.
See ‘News’.
HOWARD HEELEY
34
Paci c Legend
42
Canadian Harvards
48
Great War maverick
News
D-Day Spitfire pilot flies again
New home for Dutch Catalina
Anson aloft in new colours
French Sea Fury for sale
Lightning begins fast taxi
trials in US
•
Avenger restoration progress
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Regulars
18
Reports from the commemorative
Daks Over Duxford event, and from
RAF Cosford’s annual showcase.
Airshow
24
From The Workshop –
Retrotec
After the recent return to flight of
Aero Vintage’s Great War-era de
Havilland DH.9, we celebrate the
many achievements of restoration
experts Retrotec.
32
From The Workshop –
Cosford
Nigel Price visits the RAF Museum
where the Westland Lysander and
HP Hampden projects are rapidly
approaching completion.
78
Airspeed’s Ambassador was an
elegant machine, but it was soon
eclipsed by the Vickers Viscount. Ken
Ellis presents rare images from the
former’s twilight years.
Glory Days
84
Bob Gordon reflects on the Canadian
Warplane Heritage Museum’s history,
and presents a story of triumph
over the odds.
Museums – CWHM
94
Air elds –
Northamptonshire
Ken Ellis is in the driving seat as we
take a tour of Northamptonshire’s
aviation heritage sites.
100 FlyPost
Readers’ letters.
106 What’s New
114 Finals
The latest aviation-related products
receive the ‘FlyPast’ verdict.
Skytrain ‘That’s All…Brother’.
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Grumman
Panther and Cougar
64
Warren E Thompson relates how
the Grumman F9F Panther gained
Korean War victories.
Day of the Panther
72
Swept-wing
successor
70
Andy Hay presents artwork
depicting the Cougar F9F-8.
Cougar in pro le
Grumman’s F9F Cougar was a hasty
but triumphant development of its
straight-winged Panther, brought
about largely by Korean War
combat experience. Malcolm V Lowe
tells its story.

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