The May-July 2017 ( Vol. 28 No.4) of Flightpath has been released. Sporting a magnificent cover shot of two Ryans in formation, this issue has something for every warbird an antique aircraft enthusiast no matter what their particular interest! Editor Rob Fox has out-done himself with this one!
Built to Last
Andy Wright details the resurrection of two Curtiss Robins: VH-JUV at Tyabb, Victoria, and the famous ‘St. Louis’ Robin in Costa Rica.
Fifty Years On
Historian John Hopton shares a small selection, from ‘The Collection’ of aircraft out on the apron in 1966.
Wasted Valour
Luigino Caliaro recounts the little known participation of Italy’s Regia Aeronautica in the Battle of Britain.
One of our Aircraft has been found
A B-24 Liberator lost during the withdrawal from the Philippines was found in a shallow lagoon. Bob Livingstone reveals the story of its discovery with the help of Google Earth.
Kingcobra – Venomous Survivor
James Kightly reviews the worldwide surviving Bell P-63 Kingcobra population.
Dixie King
The Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force’s sixteen-year restoration of their ‘new’ Bell P-63A Kingcobra.
Return of the ’Cobras
Luigino Caliaro captures the Commemorative Air Force’s Bell P-39 Airacobra and P-63 Kingcobra in the air.
Kawasaki’s Engineers spread their Wings
The world’s most complete Kawasaki Ki-61 ‘Hien’ is restored by volunteers from the company that built it.
The Mysterious Kawasaki Ki-61 Survivors
James Kightly unravels the identities and stories of the surviving Ki-61 ‘Hien’ fighters.
Dangerous, but Frail
Michael Claringbould details the Kawasaki fighter’s tale of woe in the South Pacific.
The Novel Engineer – Nevil Shute Norway
Neil Follett’s short biography unwraps the significant aviation accomplishments of the English-born Australian novelist.
The Man Who walked into Oblivion
Michael Claringbould describes how the unresolved fate of USAAF airman Flight Officer Harry Holley epitomises the destiny of so many in the Pacific War.
White 33
Westpac Restorations unveiled their most recent warbird restoration, the P-38F Lightning ‘White 33’, as one of its original pilots looked on.
DH Dove and Heron in Australia
Geoff Goodall and Phil Vabre look at the venerable DH.104 Dove and DH.114 Heron and the types’ use in Australia.
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