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BATTLE OF BRITAIN:
75TH ANNIVERSARY
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GULFSTREAM
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OMAKA WARBIRDS
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HORNET COLOURS
ISSUE 47 JULY/SEPTEMBER 2015
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WILSON MEDIA
PLUS
MILITARY
FROM BIKES TO BIZJETS
Operation
Slipper
War on Terror
HISTORIC AVIATION
Mick
Doohan
AERO PEOPLE
•Douglas
DC-7
•Analysis:
Aircraft
of World War II
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CONTENTS
A
ISSUE NUMBER 47 – JULY/SEPTEMBER 2015
FEATURES
REGULARS
5
WILSON’S COMMENTARY
The editor on a pivotal battle,
covering backsides and an
indictment of the times.
26
OPERATION SLIPPER
26
The 13 years war – ADF air operations
in the fight against terrorism.
32
DOUGLAS DC-7
The life and times of the last
Douglas propliner.
6
AEROGRAMMES
Bits and pieces of news
and information from around
the aviation world.
42
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
14
AEROGRAMMES EXTRA
Coming soon – Chooks,
Spartans and Growlers.
42
Commemorating the 75th anniversary
of World War II’s pivotal air battle.
16
WARBIRDS & VINTAGE
News from the world
of old aeroplanes.
48
AIR WAR 1939-45
An analysis of the aircraft of World War II,
and their significance to the final result.
20
MOVEMENTS
Some of the aircraft spotted
around the traps over the
last few months.
58
GULFSTREAM
58
The business jet manufacturer
yesterday, today and tomorrow.
82
AERO SHOWS:
OMAKA 2015
Another top Classic Fighters
show in New Zealand.
66
MICK DOOHAN
From bike racing champion to
the business of bizjets.
88
ALBUM SPECIAL
Hornet Colours –
special markings on
the RAAF’s F/A-18s.
70
BIG BLUE
93
AERO REVIEWS
Three books which
deserve to find a place
on your shelves.
82
COVER
Mick Doohan is
arguably Australia’s
most successful
motorsport competitor
with five MotoGP World
Championships to his
credit. These days he
runs a successful
business jet operation
out of the Gold Coast
– his story starts on
page 66.
Peter Watkins
The NSW Police Force’s Bell 412EPI
provides enhanced capabilities.
73
MINI PROFILES
A pioneering Russian jetliner
and jet bombers from Douglas.
94
AERO MODELS
Aussie (and Kiwi) aces
in metal and plastic.
76
SKYWARRIOR:
THE ART OF
GORDON OLIVE
The Battle of Britain through the
paintings of one who was there.
98
SAFE FLIGHT
The inexact art and
science of landing.
TODAY IS THE PERFECT DAY
TO
RISE ABOVE
YESTERDAY.
When you fly the safest, toughest, and most
economical utility aircraft in the world, there’s
only one way to go. Up.
mahindraaerospace.com
TM
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COMMENT
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WILSON’S COMMENTARY
ISSUE 47 JULY/SEPTEMBER 2015
EDITOR
Stewart Wilson
Email:
stewart@aeroaustraliamag.com
PO Box 181, Bungendore NSW 2621
VINTAGE & WARBIRDS EDITOR
Peter Hallen
Email:
peter@aeroaustraliamag.com
REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS
Eric Allen, Martin Bass, Ray Berghouse, Jamie
and Tash Chinery, David Crawford, John Croker,
Brendan Cummins/bcpix, Terry Ellis, Ryan Fletcher,
Juanita Franzi, John Freedman, Jeff Gilbert,
Lance Higgerson, Dennis Newton, Murray Permain,
Nigel Pittaway, Wayne Starick, Richard Siudak,
Wendy Wilson.
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THE BATTLE
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, in 1940,
arguably the single most important air
battle of World War II took place. The
Battle of Britain was crucial and its
implications far-reaching.
Ray Berghouse
By thwarting the Luftwaffe and
forcing the cancellation of Hitler’s planned
invasion of the British Isles, the Royal Air Force, its fighter pilots and its commanders determined
the course of the war against Nazi Germany and also the very future of Europe.
The Battle of Britain has another historical significance – it was also the first time an entire
battle had been fought wholly in the air.
Consider the consequences had the RAF failed and the invasion proceeded. There would have
been a long and bloody battle on British soil with no guarantee of the outcome; and there would
have been no giant ‘aircraft carrier’ from which the Allies could launch the bombing campaign
against Germany and then the invasion of Europe.
The option of attacking from the south through Fascist Italy would also have been lost as it
joined Germany in June 1940 by declaring war on Britain, thinking it was backing a certain winner.
With most of the rest of Europe already in Nazi hands it can be seen just how vital the Battle
of Britain was, not only for Europe but also much of rest of the world. This became even more
significant when Japan entered the war in December 1941 – the implications of the Luftwaffe
succeeding over Britain in the summer of 1940 can be readily extrapolated to include the Pacific
in the longer term.
As Winston Churchill said: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so
many to so few.” Amen to that.
COVERING THEIR BACK(SIDES)
In this litigious age where it seems the first action of many is to seek a lawyer at the slightest hint of
something going wrong (“oh dear, I’ve stubbed my toe – who can I sue?”), it’s sometimes amusing
to read the disclaimers attached to many media releases, especially those from American companies.
These are intended to protect them from litigation lawyers who are poised to pounce, and are
sometimes longer than the releases themselves. Here’s one example from a US aerospace
company. It’s shorter than many of them but was presented in one solid, difficult to read block
of text. The paragraph breaks are mine, inserted to make it a little easier for you:
“Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except
for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-
looking statements.
“Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions
or that include words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘believes’, ‘estimates’, ‘will’,
‘could’ and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.
“The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks
and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-
Looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes
no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.”
I expect, anticipate, believe and estimate that I will (or could) feel much better now....
SIGN OF THE TIMES
As a long serving volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service, I am dismayed by a directive we
recently received from the RFS regarding the security and the safety of members. It results from
advice from the NSW Police Force Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command that our
uniforms could be mistaken for police or military and make us potential targets for terrorists.
It says: “If travelling alone, members will avoid wearing operational or corporate uniform
to and from the Fire Control Centres/Brigade Stations, including travelling on public transport.
When driving private or unmarked RFS motor vehicles, members will cover up operational
uniform, or avoid wearing it.
“Members who are required to travel through or utilise public areas to attend meetings and
other normal daily business are encouraged to travel in groups wherever possible. If this is not
possible, individuals are encouraged to consider wearing a garment to cover operational shirts....”
Have we really come to this?
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