Volume 14 No. 6 - Nov/Dec 1998
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AAH-DE HAVILLAND!
The AMC DH9 is heavily featured in this edition with an illustrated piece by C A Owers on a famous Australian survivor with additional colour photos during and after restoration gracing the outer covers. Further 'Nine' coverage is provided by Jack Bruce whose DH9s in "Civvie Street " gives more data on post-war versions in over 20 rare images providing real variety and plenty of inspiration for modellers. Ther's also a strong Italian theme in this edition with articles on seaplane trainers in the country flown by US Navy fliers, and its author, Roberto Gentilli , also contributes Albanian Knights which describes the service of Hanriot HD.1 fighters with the 85a Squadriglia in Albania. This neatly segues into our fourth Decor Debut whichpresents a colour profile of HD.1 Hd 19304 from the unit in camouflage finish carrying striking fuselage markings with additional photos in support. Reader R Wardell displays digital photos of his German WWI fighters 'in flight' and we describe the German Scutte Lanz D.III fighter of 1917 with photos and scale drawings across the centrespread. All the regulars plus a concise Products that includes reviews of the 1:16 scale Albatros D.VA from Model Airways plus the PE/tissue covered 1:48 SPAD A2 from AJP Maquettes along with an RFC/RAF roundel set from Pegasus Decals to the same scale.
OUR final issue of the year and it all begins with Colin A Owers relating the tale of a truly famous AMC DH9 survivor in Australia-this is F1278 (G-EAQM) that flew from Hounslow in England to Sydney in 1920. This historic relic was restored in 2009 and currently resides in the AWM 's Mitchell Technology Centre.The outer covers showcase this venerable 'Nine' in various stages of its reconstruction. In addition, Jack Bruce provides five pages of post-war DH9 aircraft in civilian markings in over 20 fascinating images from his huge collection.On other pages,Harry Woodman's photo archive yields a selection of unique WWI types in Soviet control including a converted Friedrichshafen G.III bomber converted to a personal transport for Trotsky no less! Subject of this issue's plans feature is the 1917 Schutte Lanz D.III German fighter-Peter Grosz has the story and archive and Bill Kerka supplies the 1:48 and 1:72 scale GAs across the centre-spread.Roberto Gentilli presents a history of US airmen in Italy with some great images of FBA flying boats and Italian fighter squadron flying Hanriots in Albania. Continuing the Italian theme is our fourth Decor Debut profiling in colour a camouflaged Hanriot HD.1 of the 85a Squadriglia. Some brilliantly-staged models in Gallery this time and 1998's winners are announced. New books are featured and four pages of Products with assessments of the Blue Max Bristol Fighter and others-with some decals too.