In AM.1/82 we covered the Mustang III in RAF service. The photograph has come into our hands by an unknown route and we would like to hear from the donor.
The aircraft would appear to be FX873 of No.306 Squadron which became involved in a battle with German fighters near Ureux on 24 June 1944 and failed to return to base. The code letters 'UZ-T' are visible and the serial FX8-3 and as FX873 is the only serial which fits a 306 Squadron Mustang III, we have put two and two together. Any other suggestions would be unwelcome. The aircraft shows signs of major gunfire damage and several panels and the canopy are missing. Possibly the work of German souvenir hunters who had not yet appreciated their situation?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

The back cover photograph is from Charles E.Brown and shows the Short R.24/31 Knuckleduster (K3574) flying off Harwich in July 1934. For some curious reason, a press release which stated that the armament was three machine guns in nose, dorsal and tail positions was translated as an armament of nine guns on triple mountings, an odd idea which was copied assiduously by succeeding journalists.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Knuckleduster / S.18 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

In AM.2/82 we surveyed the Lincoln and in the tables were listed RF560 and RF561 belonging to, respectively, the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment and the Telecommunications Research Establishment. Armament was removed and 'Lancastrian' fairings were fitted in nose and tail. Unlike the 'Aries' Lincolns of the Empire Air Navigation School, these Lincolns had more ungainly fairings, especially RF560.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

In AM.2/82 we surveyed the Lincoln and in the tables were listed RF560 and RF561 belonging to, respectively, the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment and the Telecommunications Research Establishment. Armament was removed and 'Lancastrian' fairings were fitted in nose and tail. Unlike the 'Aries' Lincolns of the Empire Air Navigation School, these Lincolns had more ungainly fairings, especially RF560.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

The RAF's two ex-Yugoslav Do 17Kas were AX706 and AX707 but which this one is cannot be seen

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.17 - ГерманияGermany - 1934