Australia's premier warbird and antique aviation magazine Flightpath is always in great demand, and the new November-January issue is now out. In this edition we present the magnificent Australian Hawker Hurricane, chronicle the story of the HARS Convair 440's journey from South Africa, recount histories of the Martin Baltimore, Stearman biplanes and Percival Proctor. And theres lots more behind the cover shot of the Tri-State Museum's P-40 43-5813 as photographed by David Leininger.
Here's the line-up.
Out of Africa - the Hard Way
HARS pilots Doug Hayward and Geoff Sheppard talk to Editor Rob Fox and Andy Wright about ferrying a Convair 440 from South Africa to Australia.
Outgunned and Outclassed
More than 40 years after the event, a Japanese pilot recommended an Australian pilot be awarded a medal for bravery. Michael Claringbould explores the loss of Hudson A16-201 and its crew from the Japanese side.
The Stinson Model A in Australia
The Stinson airliner's glory was short-lived. From the archives of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia, Monty Tyrrell looks at their service including the largest air search conducted in Australia at the time.
Baltimore Days
Pilot Officer Tony Tubbenhauer remembers his time flying the Martin Baltimore on operations over the Mediterranean.
Delightful Dewoitine
Luigino Caliaro recently visited the Swiss home of two rare aircraft integral to the country's aviation heritage.
Song of the Square Tails
When four early Stearman biplanes flew together at a recent Californian fly-in, it represented a rare gathering of machines that were highly regarded as mail planes and sport aircraft. Andy Wright examines the evolution of the Square Tails.
When Plan "A" Fails
The Japanese failed to deliver a knock-out blow against allied air and sea power in the Southwest Pacific in April 1943. Michael Claringbould looks at what when wrong.
The Perpetual Proctor
The Percival Proctor, an overlooked wartime trainer, was a popular type on the post-war civilian market. Neil Follett details the history of one of Australia's survivors.
The Oxford Today
James Kightly concludes his two-part Airspeed Oxford special with a comprehensive round-up of the survivors including personal insights from owners and museums, along with exclusive content.
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