Table of Contents – February 2009 Aviation History

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Hirano's Zero
By David Aiken
Analysis of the first Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero shot down at Pearl Harbor resulted in a confusing mix of fact and fiction.

The Mighty Mars
By E.R. Johnson
Who'd have guessed that the Mars JRM, a giant flying boat designed 70 years ago, would still serve a vital role in the 21st century?

Roald Dahl's Wartime Adventures
By Derek O'Connor
RAF ace, war hero, spy: Not a bad launching pad for any writer.

Stratoliner: Grace Under Pressure
By C.V. Glines
The world's first pressurized airliner, the Boeing 307 put a premium on passenger comfort.

Duel of Aces
By Thomas G. Bradbeer
A hard-fought battle above the Somme front ended in victory for a newcomer
soon to be renowned as the Red Baron.

DEPARTMENTS

Mailbag

Briefing

Milestones

Aviators By Barbara Sommerville

Restored By Dick Smith

Flashback

Extremes By Robert Guttman

Letter From Aviation History

Reviews

Flight Test By Jon Guttman

Aero Poster

ONLINE EXTRAS

Discussion:

The first Americans to examine a Japanese Zero in detail assumed its design derived from Western technology. What do you think accounts for their failure to fully appreciate the legendary fighter's innovations?

Table of Contents - February 2009 Aviation History

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