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The Knives of Israel...
Shlomo Aloni describes Israel's first fighter operation 60 years ago...using the less-than-sparkling Avia S-199.

Where on Earth?...
Globetrotting aviation enthusiast Peter Davison tracks down a pair of propliners by using Google Earth. This month's Search Co-ordinates are 44.054N 70.278W.

The Riddle of the Sands...
In 1980 a near-intact Spitfire Mk I emerged from the shifting sands near Calais. Andy Saunders recalls his involvement in the remarkable tale of its recovery, identification and, hopefully, ultimate return to the air.

Aircrew...
A look at the work of a Supermarine Walrus Air-Sea Rescue crewman: a wet and dangerous job, but vital in saving lives.

The Last Flight of Whiskey Echo...
On April 8, 1968, BOAC Boeing 707 G-ARWE took off on a routine flight to Australia. Moments later the No 2 engine caught fire, giving the airliner just seconds to return. Susan Ottaway relates a tale of heroism at Heathrow.

Warbird Wonders Down Under...
The RAAF Museum's Pageant is one of Australia's most ambitious and enjoyable airshows for historic aircraft enthusiasts: James Kightly reports from Point Cook.

Caution: May Bite...
The story behind our sharkmouth cover stars, as told by Rob Fox and James Kightly

DATABASE: The Dornier Do X...
John Fricker tells the full story of the huge 12-engined Dornier Do X flying-boat, which created a sensation when it first flew in 1929.

Plus: News, reviews, readers' letters, special offers and much more...including Sewell's latest aviation cartoon!

On the June edition cover: A unique shark-mouth formation trio of CAC Mustang VH-SVU, Curtiss P-40N VH-ZOC and Supermarine Spitfire VIII VH-HET off Australia's Victoria coast in February. Photo: Rob Fox.

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