Flight Journal Magazine - February 2019

In this issue

Mustang Combat Over China's Forgotten Front; Sonic Boom Salesman: Adventures of a Cold War Interceptor Pilot; Time Flies: The Art & History of the Aviator Watch; UFO's vs. MArines; Flying Legends: Hawks Flock to Duxford; Aviation Museum Guide

China Blitzer

Combat Over The Hump

10+ mins

Sonic Boom Salesman

Adventures of a cold war interceptor pilot

10+ mins

The Art And History Of The Aviator Watch

The art and history of the Aviator Watch

9 mins

UFOs Vs. Marines Do You Believe In UFOs?

His name was Ray Watkins, and he was a helluva nice guy and smart as they come. He got his Double “E” degree through the NESEP Program. Ray had just asked me the question that was sure to come up sooner or later in any Ready Room in the Fleet. I knew Ray was a mathematician as well and mused a bit before answering. “Ray,” I said, “I know the mathematical odds are that there has to be some form of life out there in the galaxies. I just don’t believe they reside in this solar system.” Ray had a twinkle in his eye and said, “I think you’re wrong.”

8 mins

Flying Legends

Hawks flock to duxford

10 mins

Rabbits Out Of A Hat

Archivist Miracles

3 mins

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Flight Journal Magazine Description:

Flight Journal is like no other aviation magazine in the world, covering the world of flight from its simple beginnings to its high-tech, no-holds- barred future. We put readers in the cockpit and let them live the thrill and adventure of the aviation experience, narrated by those who know the technology and made the history. The spectacular photography – from air-to-air shots to rarely seen archival photos–enhances each and every story. Each issue brings the stories of flight–past, present and future – to life.