One of the most anticipated restorations on the Australian Warbird scene has taken to the skies over Darwin. It was Graham Hosking’s F4U-5N Corsair and Flightpath Editor Rob Fox was there to bring us exclusive coverage. We also feature a detailed account of the Corsair’s restoration, a history of the legendary fighter, the type’s role in the 1969 war over Central America and the top ten F4U survivors. Rare pictures of Corsairs over Australian in WWII and F4U nighter fighter operations round off this special Corsair edition.
The Vintage Aviator Ltd is one of the most important manufacturers and restorers of WWI aircraft. We fly with their creations and go into their workshops in Wellington and Masterton, New Zealand.
The Disastrous First Liberator Mission from Australia. Big Emma was one of the first combat B-24 Liberators to arrive here in WWII, we examine its role in the first group Liberator combat mission launched from Australia.
Spitfire pilot Des Sheen was the first Australian to engage the enemy in combat in W.W.II and the third Australian to be awarded the DFC. We profile his part in the Battle of Britain.
As well as all that:
- Another DH Mosquito and Hawker Hurricane have flown
- The Wirraway turns 75
- P-51 Mustang, Spitfire and Buchón 109 Barn Sale in Texas
- D Day celebrations in the UK
And much more news from around the world in Volume 26, No.1 of Flightpath