Classic Wings Vol.24 #3 (2019)
 
In a packed pre air show edition we have some superb articles for your enjoyment. The Lewis Air Collection's magnificent Mossie flew in January and is finished in a spectacular scheme. We discuss the fascinating history of this aircraft from its time in NZ, through to its clandestine operations over Sth America. Thereafter it went through some tough times and was fortunate to survive. Viewing Gavin Conroy's magnificent air to airs, we are all thankful it did! Other WWII derelicts have not been so fortunate, slowly returning to nature and facing a constant threat from the scrap metal merchants. This is to change for several very rare examples of Imperial Japan's stalwarts which have been rescued from more than seven decades of neglect and moved to within sight of salvation. They are however not totally 'out of the woods' yet, with a final (man-made) obstacle to be overcome. One of the much maligned, but ironically much employed aircraft from the Great War is featured. The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 was designed to provide a stable platform for reconnaissance, that it did. However it was soon to be feared more by its own crew than the enemy. However despite some horrendous early losses through accidents and enemy fighters it did go on to earn a degree of respect. Finally, an elegant interwar trainer is the Mystery Aeroplane, and it certainly proved to be one for most readers!
 
Classic Wings was created in 1994 as the culmination of many years of wanting to see a vintage/warbird magazine that was created for owners, restorers, pilots as well as enthusiasts of these machines, by people who are themselves participants at all levels of these activities.
 
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