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Welcome
s you’ll see from pages 16-17 in this issue,
the
FlyPast
editorial team has been to the
cinema. Steve, Jamie and I thought the limited
release of
The Cold Blue
was too tempting a
prospect to miss. We weren’t disappointed.
This new documentary melds footage from
William Wyler’s original wartime
Memphis Belle
propaganda lm
with outtakes, and the reels have been fully restored in glorious 4K
high de nition, ensuring a vivid visual experience. Absorbing as the
whole production is, it is the stories of the B-17 crews themselves
that hit home. The footage certainly prompted us to imagine what
life must have been like in a freezing fuselage thousands of feet over
Germany, running the gauntlet of ak and ghters.
We do seem to be in a purple patch at present in terms of
aviation being in front of the cameras, and that can only be a
good thing. In 2018 we had
Hurricane
and
303 Squadron
, and
Lancaster Skies
has made the rounds this year. The recent high-
budget
Catch-22
on Channel 4, with B-25 Mitchell warbirds
and other aircraft used in the lming, also adds to the small
screen and cinematic renaissance of aerial combat. Of course, the
budgets vary and so does the quality, but the very fact that these
A
projects are happening means new generations get to understand
the sacri ces of those gone before.
Mind you, we’ll reserve judgement on the forthcoming
‘blockbuster’
Midway
as it could be every bit as Hollywood as
2001’s
Pearl Harbor
. The trailer looks exciting enough though.
The travails of a particularly fascinating World War Two pilot are
explored in this issue’s
Women in Aviation,
with a study of the
female Soviet ace Lidiya Litvyak. It’s a truly engaging story of a
young woman ghting in the maelstrom of the Eastern Front before
her untimely death.
And don’t miss our exclusive on the Aircraft Restoration Company’s
stunning Lysander restoration with air-to-air and workshop photos. As
you’ll see from our focus on ARCo’s spin-off the Aerial Collective, the
public will soon be able to y in its ‘Lizzie’ and Blenheim, via limited
ights through the airshow season. What a mouth-watering prospect!
Chris Clifford
Editor
chris.clifford@keypublishing.com
The Aircraft Restoration Company’s Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA V9312 flying
from Duxford recently. See feature beginning on page 60.
GEORGE ROMAIN
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Features
16
The Cold Blue
A documentary film featuring restored
wartime footage of USAAF B-17 missions
is assessed by the
FlyPast
team.
70
Duxford dream team
Warbird fans can now experience a high-
performance World War Two aircraft
through Duxford-based Aerial Collective.
Nigel Price investigates.
102 Classic aviator
The dynamic career of Alexander de
Seversky – from ace to Disney film star –
is profiled by Kathleen Hanser.
30
Dakota adventure
Having befriended former RAF pilot Jim
Tilley, Steve Richards shares some of the
airman’s memories of flying
post-war Dakotas.
72
Canberra goes global
Having enjoyed huge success at home,
the Canberra then conquered the export
market, as Andrew Thomas outlines.
106 Wildcat tussle
Andrew Thomas describes a significant
first for Grumman’s Wildcat.
116 Junkers reborn
A reproduction of the original Junkers
F13 is flying again in Germany. Jürgen
Schelling reports.
54
Wingless
wonders
Jamie Ewan reports
from an event at South
Yorkshire Aircraft
Museum to celebrate
the Canberra’s platinum
anniversary.
78
Suffolk’s superbase
RAF Wattisham has served the UK
military for eight decades. David Eade
traces some of its pivotal moments.
126 Flying Finn
Stefan Degraef explains why the
charismatic VL Viima II should be
considered one of Finland’s finest aircraft.
96
Aviation art
The renowned Aces High Aviation Gallery
does more than sell pictures. Steve
Beebee met Colin Hudson and his team.
Contents
September 2019
No.458
Front Cover
The Aircraft Restoration Company’s recently restored Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA V9312 flying from Duxford.
See feature beginning on page 60.
GEORGE ROMAIN
This page, main image:
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc PZ865 was one of
seven of the type to fly at Old Warden’s Military Airshow on July 7. See page 28.
KEY-JAMIE EWAN
30
Dakota adventure
102
Classic aviator
116
Junkers reborn
ARMY
AVIATION
We salute the gallant crews and flying machines of the British
Army with a trio of themed features
40 Army Air Corps Beaver
Steven Taylor details the tough and
versatile DHC Beaver, a faithful servant
for the British Army.
Regulars
18
Women in aviation
Malcolm V Lowe recounts the
story of Soviet fighter pilot Lidiya
Litvyak, nicknamed the White Rose
of Stalingrad.
24
Airshow
Reports from major shows at
Duxford, Old Warden and Chino, plus
a visit to Newark’s CockpitFest.
44 Pioneering Skeeter
The Saunders-Roe Skeeter blazed a trail
through its design and army employment,
as Malcolm V Lowe explains.
58
Glory Days
Mick Britton presents photos from
the collection of Eric Shorney, who
worked at the Blackburn factory
airfield of Brough in the 1930s.
48 Army Historic Flight
Jamie Ewan gets airborne with the
Historic Army Aircraft Flight at Middle
Wallop – and documents the group’s
continued journey.
60
From The Workshop
The Aircraft Restoration Company
has returned a Westland Lysander to
British skies. In a
FlyPast
exclusive,
former editor Nigel Price tells its story.
110 Above and beyond
Beginning a new series of pilot
profiles, Graham Pitchfork examines
the origins of the Distinguished Flying
Cross and Distinguished Flying Medal.
120 What’s New
The latest aviation-related products
receive the ‘FlyPast’ verdict.
122 FlyPost
Readers’ letters.
News
Phantom set for restoration
Canadian Skytrain flies
Vulcan repainted
Pima museum update
Bolingbroke approaches
completion
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Spotlight
De Havilland
Dragon Rapide
86
Rise of a classic
Still earning its keep after 80
years, the Rapide is an enduring
workhorse, as Ken Ellis explains.
92
With the forces
Called up for wartime service, the
DH.89 became a hard-working crew
trainer. Ken Ellis describes its
new career.
90
Dominie in pro le
Andy Hay presents artwork
depicting a naval Dominie, the
Rapide’s military variant.

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