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//-->SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE80ANNIVERSARYRSp fireLast ActionsOver EuropeBRITAIN’S BEST SELLING MILITARY HISTORY MONTHLYa 80SINKINGOFTHE ARKLuck Runs Out ForHMS Ark RoyalCavalry GoesTo War 1914First War Unique AirCombat ImagesGuernseyBunker SalePLUS:ARRIVAL OFTHE FRIEDRICHThe Me 109-F Shakes ThingsUp on Channel Coast: 1940INVASION OFSINGAPOREMARCH2016ISSUE 107UK£4.50River Boat's Heroic ActionAgainst Japanese ConvoyFrom theEditor...ALTHOUGH WE hardly need any excuse to cover subjects relating to the Spitfire, the eightiethanniversary of its first flight of does provide an opportunity to look at the operational serviceof the type towards the end of the war and one of the its last European combat sorties.A refreshing change, since much of our Spitfire coverage is of the early war period.The first flight of the Spitfire was in March 1936, several years before the war, but our commemoration of this event isentirely fitting given the status fittingly given to the fighter in the annals of the war, and especially the Battle of Britain.What is markedly demonstrated by our front cover, however, is the striking pace of Spitfire development. The Mark XIVdepicted bears little resemblance to the original prototype, K5054, or the Spitfire Mk I of 1940. Development, naturally, wasdriven by a need to improve, refine and hone what was already a potent weapon. Development could not stand still, and itwas necessary to keep pace with enemy developments and to better them. This is strikingly illustrated by our feature lookingat the introduction of the Messerschmitt 109-F and the obvious need to improve on the Spitfire I and II. Development led tothe Mark V variants, but even these were outmoded and outpaced once the Focke-Wulf 190 appeared on the scene in 1941.Little wonder, then, that the Spitfire evolved and developed as it did. We couldn’t let the Spitfire’s 80thanniversary passwithout recognising its unique war-winning contribution.Andy Saunders(Editor)EDITORIALEditor:Andy SaundersAssistant Editor:John AshEditorial Correspondents:Geoff Simpson, Alex Bowers, Mark Khan, Rob PritchardAustralasia Correspondent:Ken WrightEDITORIAL ENQUIRIESBritain at War Magazine, PO Box 380, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 9JATel:+44 (0)1424 752648 oremail:contact@britainatwar.com.Assistant EditorJohn AshADVERTISING ENQUIRIESFor all aspects of advertising in‘Britain at War’Magazineplease contact Alison Sanders, Advertisement Sales ManagerTel:+44 (0)1780 755131 oremail:alison.sanders@keypublishing.com‘Britain at War’Magazine is published on the last Thursday ofthe preceeding month by Key Publishing Ltd. ISSN 1753-3090Printed by Warner’s (Midland) plc.Distributed by Seymour Distribution Ltd. (www.seymour.co.uk)All newsagents are able to obtain copies of‘Britain at War’fromtheir regional wholesaler. If you experience difficulties in obtaining acopy please call Seymour on +44 (0)20 7429 4000.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part and inany form whatsoever, is strictly prohibited without the prior,written permission of the Editor. Whilst every care is takenwith the material submitted to‘Britain at War’Magazine, noresponsibility can be accepted for loss or damage. Opinionsexpressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those ofthe Editor or Key Publishing Ltd.Whilst every effort had been made to contact all copyright holders,the sources of some pictures that may be used are varied and, inmany cases, obscure. The publishers will be glad to make good infuture editions any error or omissions brought to their attention.The publication of any quotes or illustrations on which clearancehas not been given is unintentional.We are unable to guarantee the bonafides of any of our advertisers.Readers are strongly recommended to take their own precautionsbefore parting with any information or item of value, including,but not limited to, money, manuscripts, photographs or personalinformation in response to any advertisements within this publication.DESIGNArt Editor:Dan JarmanCOMMERCIALExecutive Chairman:Richard CoxManaging Director/Publisher:Adrian CoxCommercial Director:Ann SaundryAdvertisementSales ManagerAlison SandersGENERAL ENQUIRIESFor general enquiries and advertising queries please contact the main office at:Britain at War Magazine, Key Publishing Ltd, PO Box 100, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 1XQTel:+44 (0)1780 755131 orFax:+44 (0)1780 757261PRODUCTION AND MARKETINGProduction Manager:Janet WatkinsGroup Marketing Manager:Martin SteeleSUBSCRIPTIONS, BINDERS AND BACK ISSUESBritain at War,Key Publishing, PO Box 300, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 1NAEmail:orders@keypublishing.comArt EditorDan Jarman@britainatwarSUBSCRIPTIONS, BINDERS AND BACK ISSUES HOTLINE+44 (0)1780 480404 or order online at www.britainatwar.comhttps://www.facebook.com/britainatwarmagwww.britainatwar.com© Key Publishing Ltd. 2016FEATURES30 The Cherry PickersAn account of the 11th(Prince Albert’s Own) Hussars and therole of its cavalry during The Great War is given by Toby Brayley,Assistant Curator at The Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars.The Imperial War Museum’s Peter Hart tells of the story of the16thDurham Light Infantry and their part in the winter offensiveleading to the capture of Mount Camino, Italy.Chris Goss picks up the story of the Messerschmitt 109-F and theimpact the type had at the very end of the Battle of Britain whenin the hands of the Luftwaffe’s top scoring aces.62 Stand By To Ram!The plucky tale of HMSLi Wois charted by Steve Snelling asa riverboat stands heroically in the face of Imperial Japan’sSingapore invasion.The fascinating story of one of Canada’s most famous and yetjinxed Lancasters, the ‘Ruhr Express’, is told by Ken Cothliff.Chris Goss tells the story behind a trio of images depicting theaftermath of an aerial duel over the Western Front in 1916.38 Winter Line Blues80 The ‘Ruhr Express’96 Hande Hoch!48 Blooding FriedrichSUBSCRIBEAND SAVE!A subscription toBritain at Waroffersgreat savings.See pages 60 and 61 formore details.ContentsISSUE 107MARCH 201638Winter Line Blues4www.britainatwar.com80The 'Ruhr' ExpressSPITFIRE AT 8072 Image of War22 Against Destiny: Spitfire at 80Editor’s ChoiceThe story of one of the fabled Spitfires’ last combat actions inEurope, the downing of FW-190s by 41 Sqn RAF, is told by SteveBrew to mark the 80thanniversary of the aircraft’s first flight.An atmospheric photograph of the iconic Spitfire during its‘Finest Hour’.The story of the many remarkable escapes and escapadesof one Battle of Britain pilot commemorates the role of theSpitfire and the ‘Few’ who flew the aircraft during that hecticsummer of 1940.90 Six Times Lucky98 The Ark Has Finally SunkAlexander Nicoll reports on how U-81 was able to catch up withthe seemingly invincible nine-lived carrier HMSArk Royal,finallysending her to the bottom in 1941.REGULARS8 NewsNews, Restorations, Discoveries and Events from around the World.Your letters, input and feedback.56 Fieldpost58 First World War DiaryOur monthly look at some of the First World War’s key eventsreaches March 1916. Fallout from the Siege of Kut continues andthe Battle of Verdun takes an increasingly bloody turn.The editorial team review new books and products, including ourbook of the month which is a title that examines both success andfailure at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.Continuing our regular series, Phil Jarman analyses the techniquesused in a remarkable Victory Garden poster.In our regular series on the nation’s war memorials in conjunctionwith War Memorials Trust, we visit Keele’s monument to the fallen.We look at some of the gallantry awards announced in The LondonGazette for March 1916, including another ‘Hero of the Month’selected by Lord AshcroftThis issue, we feature the nose cone from a German shell fired atthe town of Scarborough in 1914, a startling reminder of when the❅First World War came to British shores.74 Recon Report78 War Posters106 War Memorials108 Great War Gallantry114 The First World War in ObjectsCOVER STORYIn one of the last Spitfireengagements of the war inEurope, Flt Lt Peter Cowellof the RAF’s 41 Squadronshoots down a Focke-Wulf 190over Lake Schwerin, Germany,1 May 1945. We tell the fullstory in our feature ‘AgainstDestiny’ on pages 22-28.(ARTWORK BY PIOTR FORKASIEWICZ, SPECIALLYCOMMISSIONED FOR BRITAIN AT WAR MAGAZINE,2016, WITH MODELS SUPPLIED BY ADAM TOOBY.)NEWS SPECIAL❅❅❅6 Battle of Britain Aircraft SurveyRichard Paver gets access behind the hanger doors at the RAFMusuem Hendon to view Battle of Britain aircraft undergoingdismantling as part of an in-depth condition survey.NEWS FEATURES20 Guernsey Fortress SaleSimon Hamon reports on the extraordinary sale of a recognisableChannel Island strongpoint adapted by the occupying German force.www.britainatwar.com5 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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