Flighpath August-October 2017 (Volume 29 Number 1) is now available to satisfy your thirst for warbird and antique news from all around the world. The over this month is a magnificent shot of a Polikarpov I-16 "Mosca" of Spain’s Foundacion Infante de Orleans, (FIO) stunningly captured by photographer Luigino Caliaro. Here's what it hides inside.
Queensland Air Navigation Company
From the archives of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia. Ben Dannecker follows the pioneering efforts of the two original Australian airlines – West Australian Airways and Qantas – in those early years after the Great War.
With ‘Old John’ in Syria
Using photos held by the AWM, Andy Wright looks at a well-known RAAF unit during its brief period away from the desert during the overlooked Syrian campaign.
Hitting a Brick Wall
In late 1944, a ditching by a young American pilot changed the way Pacific A-20G units conducted emergency landings. Michael Claringbould reveals another fascinating vignette of the Pacific air war.
Spitfire AR501 at 75
Ten years into an extensive restoration, The Shuttleworth Collection’s Spitfire Mk.Vc will fly again this year. Gary Brown tells its story in Part One of his two-part series.
Museums of Australian Aviation Guide
With many recent changes and numerous acquisitions, our 2017 Museum Guide updates the current status of some of the best aviation museums in Australia.
Spain’s Historic Polikarpov
Luigino Caliaro explains why the famously stubby little Russian fighter is an important part of Spain’s aviation heritage.
In The Wings
Neil Follett looks at the contribution of three non-flying men who had a great influence on Australian aviation.
The Legend of ‘Pappy’ Gunn
Andy Wright presents an edited extract from Indestructible by John R. Bruning which tells the story of the man behind the low-level strafer in the Pacific air war.
Wide of the Mark
The official record of 75 Squadron RAAF’s early 1942 deployment to Port Moresby is impressive, but inaccurate. Michael Claringbould sets the record straight.
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