Classic Wings Edition · Volume 29
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THE SID MARSHALL LEGACY
Our Last Mystery Aircraft was a ...NORTHROP A-17
CAMS
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In this issue we highlight the contributions to historic aviation by Sid Marshall who was not only a pilot and engineer who rubbed shoulders with such aviation heroes as Kingsford-Smith, Hinkler Earhart and Johnson, but a pioneer in his own right. He also had the foresight to save a number of historic aircraft and in this first part of the article we focus on the single engine machines.
We also look at some modern day pioneers, reverse engineering 100 year old engines and making them from scratch to allow some reproductions / replicas of the Great War’s iconic birds to fly behind modern, but period power plants. Classic Aero Machining Service & Engineering Service (CAMS) is based at Omaka Airfield and not only builds engines, but hard to find parts for WWII types as well. Here we take a look at this remarkable work carried out by a small band of ‘can do’ people.
Our mystery aircraft was at one time the most impressive attack aircraft available to the US military in the pre WWII years, incorporating aeronautical innovation, speed and firepower. Despite this, it became largely redundant as the US pursued twin engine types to fulfil the role. The aircraft was welcomed by numerous other countries and had some success on combat operations, but was also thrust into a role it was never designed for and suffered the consequences.
Finally, there have been a number of significant air events over the past few months and we check in on some of the many highlights.
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