MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 SPECIAL

CAPTURED RAF Bf 109s
Sizing up the enemy, from early ‘Emil’ to late ‘Gustav’

‘BLACK 6’ SALUTE
In two exclusive features, Graeme Snadden — son of restoration project leader Russ — and test and display pilot Dave Southwood recall their association with the revered airworthy Bf 109G-2

Bf 109G-12 RECREATED
Air-to-air with a Messerschmitt made for two

FEATURES

CHILTON DW1
An 80th anniversary celebration of a delightful “real aeroplane in miniature”

RAF FAR EAST FLIGHT
In October 1927, four Supermarine Southamptons made the RAF’s most ambitious long-distance flight yet

BAE SYSTEMS HERITAGE
The aerospace industry giant’s delightful flying collection

AEROPLANE MEETS…RICHARD LAKE
The world’s only Austin Maxi-driving warbird owner and airline boss? Very possibly!

ROTHMANS AEROBATIC TEAM
Stampes, Pitts Specials, and some of the most famous names in airshow history

DATABASE: AVRO TUDOR
The story of Avro’s post-war airliner failure is told by Bruce Hales-Dutton

AEROPLANE ARCHIVE: RAF HENDON
The famous London RAF station’s closure to flying, 60 years on