For the first time a film crew have been able to visit an incredible aircraft dumping ground. In depths of over 100ft. are dozens of stripped aircraft including at least one Avenger, SBD Dauntless dive bombers, several Corsairs, B-25 Mitchells and a C-46 Commando. These aircraft were no victims of combat: partially stripped, the majority were found to be sans engines, instruments and occasionally outer wings. Consequently the wrecks have little external damage and being in close proximity to each other, make an incredible underwater vista -our spectacular photos take you there!
On the afternoon of 13 June 2005, a veteran of some 90 missions was successfully raised from the bottom of Traunsee, Upper Austria. Bearing the legend and well preserved nose art 'Dottie Mae' the P-47 will be restored back to wartime condition in the U.S. The loss of the aircraft and what is known of its wartime history is described in detail. Recovery photos along with a period photo compliment what will be a fascinating ongoing story.
Arguably the best German aircraft of the Great War the Fokker D.VII impressed the Allies enough to be singled out for special mention in the Armistice. Our major article looks at the few original survivors before describing in detail four initiatives that will see amazingly accurate reproductions take to the skies in four different countries. The trials and tribulations of teams bringing a legend back to life in France, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden are inspirational and a tribute to the 'Knights of the Sky.'
The 1920s Boeing B-40 biplane was that company's first commercial success, primarily carrying mail, a service which, up until that time, was controlled by the US Government. Although by today's standard 'airmail' may sound routine, it was fraught with danger in the pioneering 20s - witness the fact that of the first 40 pilots hired by the Postal Service, no less than 31 were killed in fatal accidents, the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the motto 'the post always gets through' This article looks at the history, surviving aircraft and a current initiative to get an example into the air.
After reading one of our editorials about learning to fly, Darren Craven decided to commence his lessons. After gaining his PPL he began seeking experience on a variety of types, becoming proficient on the Tiger Moth, Pitts and Winjeel. What he really wanted however was a crack at the AT-6 Harvard and in this report he describes how Nth.Queensland Warbirds helped him achieve his dream.
For the first time a film crew have been able to visit an incredible aircraft dumping ground. In depths of over 100ft. are dozens of stripped aircraft including at least one Avenger, SBD Dauntless dive bombers, several Corsairs, B-25 Mitchells and a C-46 Commando. These aircraft were no victims of combat: partially stripped, the majority were found to be sans engines, instruments and occasionally outer wings. Consequently the wrecks have little external damage and being in close proximity to each other, make an incredible underwater vista -our spectacular photos take you there!
On the afternoon of 13 June 2005, a veteran of some 90 missions was successfully raised from the bottom of Traunsee, Upper Austria. Bearing the legend and well preserved nose art 'Dottie Mae' the P-47 will be restored back to wartime condition in the U.S. The loss of the aircraft and what is known of its wartime history is described in detail. Recovery photos along with a period photo compliment what will be a fascinating ongoing story.
Arguably the best German aircraft of the Great War the Fokker D.VII impressed the Allies enough to be singled out for special mention in the Armistice. Our major article looks at the few original survivors before describing in detail four initiatives that will see amazingly accurate reproductions take to the skies in four different countries. The trials and tribulations of teams bringing a legend back to life in France, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden are inspirational and a tribute to the 'Knights of the Sky.'
The 1920s Boeing B-40 biplane was that company's first commercial success, primarily carrying mail, a service which, up until that time, was controlled by the US Government. Although by today's standard 'airmail' may sound routine, it was fraught with danger in the pioneering 20s - witness the fact that of the first 40 pilots hired by the Postal Service, no less than 31 were killed in fatal accidents, the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the motto 'the post always gets through' This article looks at the history, surviving aircraft and a current initiative to get an example into the air.
After reading one of our editorials about learning to fly, Darren Craven decided to commence his lessons. After gaining his PPL he began seeking experience on a variety of types, becoming proficient on the Tiger Moth, Pitts and Winjeel. What he really wanted however was a crack at the AT-6 Harvard and in this report he describes how Nth.Queensland Warbirds helped him achieve his dream.
PLANES OF FAME, U.S.A