IN THE AUGUST ISSUE (on sale July 09, 2009)

• A flagship force
  The Royal Navy is getting ready to return to the ocean waves with the Joint Combat Aircraft and we anticipate that day in a stunning graphic.
  

• Paris 2009 Air Show Special!
  The editorial team reports from Le Bourget with mixed reactions from
  an industry on the brink of crisis
  but good news stories in
  unexpected places.

• Douglas DC-4
  Seventh in the Classic Airliners series, this month we examine a World War 2 leftover that made its name in the commercial world.

• Hellenic hover: Part 2
  Ian Harding, Chris Lofting and
  Richard Gennis visit the new rotary wing combat force in Greece and
  report on prospects for the Apache.

• A feat of great reports
  Stunning photos from the camera lens of Philip Makanna revealing extraordinary workmanship in a replica FE2b down-under.

• Air show reports
  Mark Pritchard visited Sleap airfield on a dry bank holiday, Adrian Balch caught Austers at Middle Wallop and discovered helicopters at Kemble, Simon Murdoch found wing-walkers at Southend and Des Brennon stayed north of the border for the Perth show.

• Supporting Forces
  Barry Wheeler reflects on the vital role played by some of the RAF’s lesser-known types such as the Pembroke, the Prince, the Dominie and the Expeditor.

• Aviation Art 2009
  The Guild of Aviation Artists present their short list of candidates for a plethora of prizes, entries on display in July at the Mall Galleries, London.

• On the anniversary of Apollo II
  The Editor looks back to the days when test pilots became astronauts and started a commercial bonanza, some of which has been brought back to the shops for the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11.

• NEW FEATURE!
• Cameras in Focus
  This month we report on the Nikon D60 and trial it around the Paris Air Show, providing a review for aircraft photographers on a delightful consumer camera.

• Florida props
  Keith Burton found relics from a former age under Florida skies and provides an eclectic sampling of what he discovered.

COMPETITION WINNERS In-Flight Confidential Mr N Papworth, Cambridgeshire; Mr T Thomas, Birmingham; Mr RW Fielder, Dorset; Mr RL Chick, West Sussex; Paavola Jukka, Finland; Alan Paine, Suffolk; Philip Prele, Essex; Mr R Smith, Sudbury; John Elliot, Borders and MD Taylor, Wiltshire. Yeovilton Air Day Mr CM Brown, Kent; Mr A Farley, Kent; Mr David Houghton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Mr Wayne Cluitt, Shannon; Mr Andrew Stevens, Dorset.

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Paris 2009

Every two years the French aerospace industry plays host to the world’s aviation and space manufacturers and provides a venue for governments, agencies and a wide range of related organisations. This year was special – the 100th anniversary of bringing together the best, the finest, the boldest and the most innovative in all aspects of flight and flying.

PREVIOUS SAMPLES FROM 2009

JIA – gateway to Jacksonville The Fleet Air Arm – A Centenary Celebration Luftwaffe today – Change and consolidation Support forces Classic Airliners Bristol Britannia Supporting Forces Pioneering Utilities Viper comes of age introduction of the F-16c/d Block 52+ ARCHIVE SAMPLES UP TO 2008

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• Saudis may double Typhoon order
• Boeing defers 787 flight
• King Air for export
• Sukhoi Superjet
• Cecil Field Spartans
• New Defence Aids Pods for Tornado
• A message from the Publisher
• NEW Fleet lists from US Airlines
• Commercial/Airports
• Orders and Leases
• Military News