Afternoon all,
The latest issue of Combat Aircraft hit the streets today.
It is packed - as usual. Here are the contents of the June issue:
Vol 11, No 6
June 2010
6 World News
Boeing offers Super Hornet multi-year deal to US Navy • RAF intercepts ‘Blackjacks’ • Second A400M flies • Volcanic ash cripples European aviation • RAAF Super Hornets delivered
PLUS! A special report on the retirement of the RAF Nimrod MR2
25 Front Line
Our hard-hitting regular column by Robert F. Dorr
26 New Look for the Russian AF
Stefan Büttner describes the changes in Russian AF force structure in this exclusive briefing, with stunning new photography
34 The Sharks of Bushehr
Phantoms with sharkmouths always deserve attention. Tom Cooper, Babak T. and Liam F. Devlin reveal the operations of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) F-4Es based at Bushehr and exclusive images show the Phantom’s new teeth
40 Lancer Force
The B-1B Lancer has played a valuable and changing part in combat operations in recent years. Robert F. Dorr reveals the operational experiences of the USAF ‘Bone’ crews
46 The Dragon’s Wings
In the first of a two-part feature, Chinese air power expert Andreas Rupprecht exclusively reveals the fighters of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force
56 USS Nassau Air Combat Element
Gert Kromhout reports from the USS Nassau and details the role of the US Marine Corps’ 24th Expeditionary Unit.
60 Counter-Invaders in Vietnam
The Invader was one of the first US combat aircraft dispatched to South-east Asia. Warren E. Thompson reveals the work of these counterinsurgency experts in the heat of battle
66 Denmark’s Fighter Equation
Denmark is in a similar situation to many other European air arms. Its fighters are getting old, funds are scarce and a replacement will cost a huge sum of money. Nico van Remmerden and Michael van der Mee look at the current Royal Danish AF F-16 operations. Jamie Hunter and Robert Hewson examine future fighter options for the nation
70 Crewroom
Our regular interactive feature with product reviews and competitions
74 Japan’s Sea Monsters
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s mighty ShinMaywa US-1A and US-2 amphibians are amongst the most impressive of the indigenous types operated by this fascinating air arm. David Halford and Richard Cooper visit Iwakuni to report exclusively on these long-serving rescue flying boats
Hope you all enjoy it!
cheers
Jamie
Combat Aircraft Monthly - June 2010 issue
Re: Combat Aircraft Monthly - June 2010 issue
Fantasic Issue, Jamie. Great photography and interesting reading.
Cheers
Tim
Cheers
Tim