Aircraft Illustrated — December 2008

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Ben Dunnell
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Aircraft Illustrated — December 2008

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Here's what's coming up in the December issue of Aircraft. It's out in the shops on 14 December, or subscribe at www.aircraftillustrated.com.

Vulcan highs and lows — We talk to Dr Robert Pleming about XH558's season gone by and prospects for its flying future. PLUS! Jamie Hunter's exclusive air-to-airs AND Free XH558 gatefold poster

What future for low-cost airlines? — Andreas Spaeth reports from the World Low-Cost Airlines Congress and talks exclusively to the godfather of low-cost travel, Southwest founder Herb Kelleher

Grand Old Lady — France's B-17G Flying Fortress Pink Lady faces an uncertain future. Aircraft found out more from pilot Michel Bézy

Alaskan Aggressors — Steve Davies visits Eielson AFB's dedicated Aggressor Squadron, and details the evolution of the USAF's Aggressor programme

Finnair: thinking big — Finland's national airline is a relatively small carrier with major ambitions, as Andreas Spaeth found out from its CEO

Berlin Airlift 60 years on — Paying tribute to one of the greatest humanitarian operations in history, with the memories of some of those who took part

AAD 2008 special — A full report on the top airshow in South Africa, with words by Keith Gaskell and exclusive air-to-airs of the Lightning/Buccaneer/Hunter formation from Frank du Plessis

Plus — News, product reviews and latest 2009 airshow dates

BenG
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Re: Aircraft Illustrated — December 2008

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Ben,

December 14 or November 14?
Does the news about Pink Lady are positive?

Ben :smile:

Ben Dunnell
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Re: Aircraft Illustrated — December 2008

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Su-34 wrote:December 14 or November 14?


Well spotted. That was the deliberate mistake...

It comes out on 14 November.

Su-34 wrote:Does the news about Pink Lady are positive?


As far as I know, the news is still that the aircraft's future remains undecided, with appearances in 2009 being funding-dependent.

canard
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Re: Aircraft Illustrated — December 2008

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Can't wait to see those air-to-airs of the Lightning / Hunter / Buccaneer formo! Some outstanding work done there! Especially with the camera ship that was used :clap:

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