At RAF Benson, Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 Werknr 10639 is once more sporting its Daimler-Benz DB 605A engine, rebuilt by Rolls-Royce at Filton by a team under the supervision of John Rumbelow and Roger Slade. Newly-discovered information on the history of this aircraft, captured by the RAF during the war, has revealed that it was forced down in November 1942 at Gambut, Cyrenaica, in combat with RAF or USAAF P-40s. Unteroffizier Heinz Ludemann of 8./JG 77 was the pilot, and the slightly damaged fighter was apparently abandoned to the advancing Allied forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109G - ГерманияGermany - 1942

Diversification for the Dutch Dakota Association has come in the shape of the Beech D18S, bought recently in the USA and soon to be ferried to Amsterdam.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 18 / C-45 Expeditor - СШАUSA - 1937

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster PA474 on its way back to Coningsby on March 17, 1988 after a major overhaul by West Country Air Services at Exeter. It now wears the colours of PM-M2 of 103 Sqn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Belgian-restored Westland Lysander IIIA OO-SOT, seen during preliminary taxying tests at Brussels Airport last September, is due to fly before the end of April 1988.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Tiger Moth ZK-BLQ, first prize in the Singapore - New Zealand air race of last March, was won by Boyd Munro, who flew it 2,258 miles across the Tasman Sea in January 1988.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Miles Whitney Straight ZK-AUK is seen being restored in New Zealand today.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.11 Whitney Straight - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Miles Whitney Straight ZK-AUK is seen at Old Warden 40yr ago.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.11 Whitney Straight - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

A recently-restored Italian one-off, is the canard Bestetti E.B.4 designed by Ermanno Bazzocchi in 1944. It has been refurbished for static display by students at Aermacchi's school at Venegono.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bestetti EB.4 - ИталияItaly - 1944