United Kingdom News-stand - Monthly
	'21st Profile' [21st Profile Ltd, ISSN 0961-8120] Subtitled: The Magazine that Profiles Aircraft of the World. First issue dated April 1991. This was a 30 page glossy A4 size magazine, containing features on (typically) four different aircraft types in each issue - in a similar style to the old 'Profile Publications' series of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The profiles covered the design, development and evolution of the different versions of each type, but devoted little space to their operational use. Coverage included b+w photos, colour profiles, original manufacturers drawings, specifications, serial numbers etc. The majority of aircraft types featured were from World war Two, with some older types and a few post-war jets to give some variety. Publication later became somewhat erratic and ceased with issue No.17. Note: Although called 'Twentyfirst Profile' on the front cover, the magazine referred to itself as '21st Profile'. The publisher was Edward Shacklady and the Editor Eric B Morgan, with colour drawings from Richard Ward (of 'Aircam' fame). Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, Nos.1 - 17
	'Aero Modeller' [Model & Allied Publications Ltd, ISSN ?] 'Aero Modeller' (or Aeromodeller) was for decades the premier magazine for flying model aircraft. The first issue was dated November 1935. At its peak during the 1950s and 1960s it progessively absorbed a number of rivals, being called 'Aero Modeller now incorporating Model Aircraft' by February 1966, and 'Aero Modeller incorporating the Model Aeroplane Constructor and Model Aircraft' by 1968. Alongside the many features related to aeromodelling, each issue typically included one or two features on full-size aircraft. These usually centred around the famous series of scale plans for which the magazine was justly famous. Multi-part series such as 'Famous Biplanes' and 'Aircraft Described' ran across the centre pages and featured b+w photographs, detail sketches and a brief description alongside the multi-view scale drawings. In the early 1960s it also included a regular Q & A feature run by Air-Britain called 'Sign Post' which mostly concerned aircraft markings. This was later replaced by a series concentrating on aeromodelling. Some issues also included aircraft colour profiles on the inside back cover. During the 1960s the magazine averaged 38-44 pages per issue, with many b+w photos and line drawings and sketches. After the plastic modelling magazine 'Scale Models' was launched by the same publisher in 1969, the coverage of full-size aircraft declined. During the 1980s and 1990s the magazine lost readers to more colourful rival titles and was eventually acquired by another publisher. In February 2001 it temporarily ceased publication, before being re-born as a supplement to aeromodelling magazine 'Aviation Modeller International' in the hands of yet another publisher. Publishers: Model Aeronautical Press Ltd 1935-1969, Model & Allied Publications Ltd 1969-19??, Nexus Special Interest Publishing ?? - Feb 2001, Model Activity Press Ltd June 2001 - present. Editorial Director: D J Laidlaw-Dickson, Editor: R G Moulton. Current[Back Issues] [*] Contents Listing, January 1946 - December 1959 [*] Contents Listing, January 1960 - December 1971 Further information: website: Model Activity Press
	'Aeroplane' [IPC Media Limited, ISSN 0143-7240] First published in 1973 under the title 'Aeroplane Monthly', the 'Monthly' part of the title was dropped in 1999. This magazine concentrates on the period 1930-1960 in the development of aviation, with an emphasis on the countries of the former British Empire. History, nostalgia and preservation news comprise most of the content. Illustrations include colour and b+w archive photos and 3-view drawings. It also uses a significant amount of material drawn from the archives of 'Flight' and 'The Aeroplane', together with a lot of new original material. Each issue averages 64 pages. There is often good coverage of rarely publicised civil and military types. In mid 2000 'Aeroplane' introduced a regular feature called Database, which provides excellent coverage of a selected aircraft type each month. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Subscriptions, IPC Magazines, Oakfield House, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3DH. website: Aeroplane
	'Air Action' [Key publishing, ISSN ?] 'Air Action' was an aviation magazine aimed at younger readers and those seeking a more exciting portrayal of the modern aviation scene. Presumably the lurid colours chosen for the front covers were designed to attract this type of buyer. It featured poster-sized photographs and articles with a minimum amount of text. Published during the late 1990s. A glossy A4 size magazine with many colour photographs. Not connected with the quality French magazine of the same name. Ceased publication
	'Aircraft Illustrated' [Ian Allan Ltd, ISSN 0002-2675] First issue on sale 26 February 1968. This magazine was launched to take advantage of developments in printing technology, which allowed large colour photographs to be featured cheaply and often. The content usually comprises large, (often full page), colour and black and white photographs accompanying fairly brief feature articles covering a very wide range of topics. The magazine went into a period of decline in the late 1980s and early 1990s as newer rival titles took away readers, but it was then completely revamped and is now one of the best general interest aviation magazines you can get anywhere. Published under the title 'Aircraft Illustrated and Air Display International' between circa December 1995 to circa mid 1997. Every issue now offers coverage of a very wide range of aviation topics including: comprehensive aviation news, UK civil register update, UK military aircraft serials update, aircraft spotting, airband radio updates, airshows and preservation news, book and model kit reviews, Internet website reviews, very well illustrated features on civil/military historical/modern subjects. Anyone with even the slightest interest in aviation will find something to read in this magazine. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Subscriptions Dept, Ian Allan Ltd, Coombelands House, Addlestone, Weybridge, KT15 1HY. Website: Aircraft Illustrated
	'Aircraft Modelworld' [Clifford Frost Ltd, ISSN n/a] Plastic scale aircraft modelling magazine published between 1984 and 1989. Included feature articles on aircraft markings, close-up aircraft details, kit conversions, the history of aircraft modelling, book and kit reviews etc. A4 size, 32 pages each issue, with b+w photos, scale line drawings, tone drawings etc. Edited by Chris Ellis, former editor of 'Airfix Magazine'. Ceased publication after the November 1989 issue. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, 1984 - 1989
	'Airfix Magazine' [see below for publisher, ISSN 0002-2705] First issue dated June 1960. The first UK magazine dedicated to the new hobby of plastic modelling was launched with the support of the well known model kit company, Airfix Products Ltd. Initially published in a near-A5 size format with 32-48 pages each, this was enlarged to a 'three-quarters' A4 size in September 1963 with 40-50 pages each, and to full A4 size in January 1976 with 56-60 pages each. Each issue comprised modelling news and feature articles, with many illustrations comprising black and white photos, scale line drawings and tone profile drawings. It tried to cover the full range of scale modelling topics including railways, ships, vehicles, aircraft, military figures etc. The magazine became well known for several authoritative and long running series on aircraft markings, including: RAF Fighting Colours, RAF Bombing Colours, Squadron Codes etc. Leading writers included Bruce Robertson, Micheal J.F. Bowyer and Alan W. Hall. During the 1970s it had to contend with an increasing number of rival scale modelling magazines. After 1978 editorial control passed though a number of hands, some of whom chose not to include many of the aircraft modelling features which had earlier been a popular feature. With the gradual decline in interest in plastic modelling during the 1980s and the erratic editorial content, circulation continued to fall and it ceased publication permanently after the October/November 1993 issue. Publishers: 'Airfix Magazine' 1960-1967, PSL Publications Ltd 1967-Sept 1978, Gresham Books Oct 1978-July 1980, Kristall Publications Ltd Aug 1980- Aug 1986, Printwize (Andrew James and David Rosoman) Nov 1986-Sept 1987, Hall Park (Publications) Ltd Sept 1988-1993. Editors: John Webb June 1960-1961, John Blunsden 1962-1966, Chris Ellis 1967-July 1972, Bruce Quarrie August 1972-Sept 1978, Chris Ellis Oct 1978-1983, David Taylor 1984, James P Wood 1988-1989, Reg Baram 1990-1992, Micheal J Gething 1993. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, June 1960 - December 1969 [*] Contents Listing, January 1970 - December 1979 [*] Contents Listing, January 1980 - December 1989 [*] Contents Listing, January 1990 - 1993 [*] Contents Listing, Annuals
	'Air Forces Monthly' [Key Publishing Ltd, ISSN 0955-7091] 'Air Forces Monthly' is a magazine exclusively devoted to covering world air forces and modern military aviation. Each issue begins with a very comprehensive news round-up - often illustrated with rare photos. Towards the back of each issue is the worldwide military aircraft accidents column, which is updated monthly. The rest of the magazine comprises well illustrated feature articles on air forces, operational units, aircraft types, combat operations, exercises, air shows etc. The magazine strives to include features on the lesser publicised air arms and also includes para-military organisations such as coast guard air arms. It is noticeable that at least once a year 'Air Forces Monthly' tries to include a deliberately controversial article - often one which provides a distinctly partial viewpoint on a military aviation topic which is open to interpretation. A glossy A4 size magazine with about 82 pages in each issue. Illustrated with many large colour and b+w photos. Some issues include colour artwork. The first issue was dated April 1988. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Air Forces Monthly
	'AirFrame' [Testover Ltd, ISSN 0960-3255] A short-lived magazine which appeared to concentrate on postwar military aviation. Feature articles covered airshows, base visits, markings, aircraft type profiles etc. A glossy A4 size magazine with 66 pages each. Illustrated with large clear colour and b+w photos, colour profiles, scale line drawings etc. The first issue was dated September 1990, and it reached at least number 8, April 1991, a “Gulf War Special”. Ceased Publication
	'Air International' [Key Publishing Ltd, ISSN 0306-5634] The first issue was published by Fine Scroll Ltd, dated June 1971, under the title 'Air Enthusiast'. This was the old 'Flying Review International' back from the dead. Using the same team of editors, writers and artists as the former title, the new publisher managed to improve on the best of FRI, before that publication went into its final decline. The new title quickly attained the position of Britain's premier aviation magazine. It was renamed 'Air Enthusiast International' in January 1974, then 'Air International' in July 1974 to reflect its growing readership. The magazine was widely acclaimed for its authoritative, well written, articles and good mix of civil/military and modern/historical subjects. The feature articles mainly concentrated on aircraft types, air forces/airlines and the pilot's impressions of flying famous World War Two aircraft types. Always well illustrated, this magazine was the original source of all those cutaway drawings and colour profiles which were widely published in the 1970s and 1980s. In the July 1989, the title was sold to Tri-Service Press, who appeared to be steering the editorial content away from the traditional mix to a more contemporary bias. Fortunately, Tri-Service Press collapsed in December 1990, and the title was taken over by Key Publishing, (publishers of 'Flypast' and 'Air Forces Monthly'). Subsequently, with an excellent new editor, the quality and authority of the title was soon restored. From about 1998 the coverage of the various Key Publishing aviation titles was rationalised. All the historical features of 'Air International' were transferred to the bi-monthly 'Air Enthusiast', and the former title has now adopted a much more contemporary focus. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Air International
	'Airliner World' [Key Publishing, ISSN 1465-6330] 'Airliner World' was Key Publishing's response to the growing enthusiast interest in commercial aviation during the 1990s. It covers the global airline scene in a comprehensive and authoritative manner. Typical contents includes: world news, airline overview, airliner profile, airport review, industry matters, from the cockpit, business jets, historic airliners, reviews etc. An A4 size, glossy magazine with many colour photos and original cutaway drawings of featured aircraft. First issue dated June 1999. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Airliner World
	'Air Pictorial' [HPC Publishing, ISSN 0965-1890] This magazine started life as 'Air Defence Corps Gazette' in 1939, published in a small page format. The following year it enlarged to a regular magazine-size page format. From March 1941, it was published under the title 'Air Training Corps Gazette: The Journal of the Air Training Corps', resetting the issue numbering to Vol.1 No.1. What would have been Vol.6 No.6 June 1946 adopted the title 'Air Reserve Gazette', and restarted the numbering at Vol.1 No.1 again. This multiple renumbering evidently caused much confusion, because from January 1947 the numbering was reset to Vol.9 No.1, reflecting the cumulative volumes from 1939. In 1951 (Vol.12 No.1) the title 'Air Pictorial & Air Reserve Gazette' was adopted and in April 1958 the '...Air Reserve Gazette' part of the title was dropped. The magazine has always featured large clear b+w photos and well researched articles on worldwide contemporary and historical aviation subjects. The editorial line was always strongly in support of the British armed forces. The magazine survived the appearance of more colourful rivals during the 1960s and early 1970s mainly due to the quality and range of feature articles printed. A change of editor in 1988 saw a change in editorial direction - as a result of which the circulation figures 'fell off a cliff', and the magazine disappeared from many newsagents shelves. In recent years a change of owner and editor has slowly brought the circulation back up to reasonable levels. The current incarnation offers a wide range of shorter, (maximum of 4 pages), articles on airshows, military and civil movements, UK civil register changes, news and UK biased historical/modern features. In 2002 the magazine was renamed 'Aviation News' (see below). Ceased publication (under this title)
	'Air Ways' [Newton & Co, ISSN n/a ] Subtitled 'The Only Air Travel Magazine'. Published during 1928, at least. Edited by T Stanhope Sprigg. A general interest aviation magazine with the an emphasis on civil air travel. Many b+w photos and good feature articles. Topics covered include: Imperial Airways Winter Timetable London-Paris; Air racing in 1928; Small Airships of Today; Boulton & Paul Sidestrand; By Air to the Poles; Beardmore Inflexible; Avro Avian; Light Aeroplane Clubs etc. Ceased Publication
	'Air World International' [? publisher, ISSN ? ] A general interest aviation magazine with feature articles comprising a good mix of civil/military and modern/historical subjects, but each feature was usually only 2-3 pages long, so there was no depth to any coverage. First published May 1995. Ceased publication November 1996. Ceased Publication
	'Armed Forces' [Ian Allan Ltd, ISSN 0142-4696] 'Armed Forces' was a magazine dedicated to world defence issues and contemporary army, navy and air forces plus topical news. The first issue was dated October 1978. The first 13 issues were published quarterly, then monthly from February 1982. Some 40 pages in each issue, with 4 pages of colour photos. Continued until at least late 1989. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, Oct 1978 - December 1989
	'Aviation & Space Magazine' [AirSea Publications, no ISSN] First issue dated May 1962. The English edition of the French magazine 'Aviation Magazine de L'Espace'. Comprised an average of 50 pages in each issue, including 2 pages of news and 6 large feature articles. Very well illustrated with b+w photos, cutaway drawings, 3-view line drawings and colour cover illustrations. The feature articles comprised a good mixture of civil/military and modern/historical topics. Continued until at least Vol.2 No.3 March 1963. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, May 1962 - March 1963
	'Aviation News' [HPC Publishing, ISSN ? ] Effective with the July 2002 issue, the long established magazine 'Air Pictorial' was renamed 'Aviation News'. This is a monthly aviation magazine devoted to commercial, civil, military and historic aircraft, catering mainly to the aviation enthusiast, whether professional or amateur. The content includes up-to-date information on modern aviation together with comprehensive articles on aircraft history and preservation. The pictorial nature of the publication makes extensive use of photographs, illustrations and drawings throughout. Each issue contains regular features -- Civil Scene, NATO and European Notes, Commercial Fleet Changes, Register Review, Air Books, Air Letters, Airport Movements, US Military News. Feature articles include scale plans, airline and air force profiles, air show reports, military and civil aviation history, and much more. Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: Aviation News
	'Exclusively Aircraft' [Rhinestone Publications, ISSN n/a] A magazine covering full-size aircraft and aircraft modelling in one publication. 'Exclusively Aircraft' offered feature articles on military aircraft, military aviation news, scale model aircraft news, aircraft kit reviews, aircraft modelling features and colour pictorial features. Slightly smaller than A4 size, with 56 pages in each issue. Illustrated by b+w photos and 6-8 pages of colour photos, scale drawings, line diagrams and tone profile drawings. Edited by Frank Reynolds. The first issue was cover dated July 1992. Believed to have ceased publication after Issue 4. Ceased publication [*] Contents Listing, Issue 1 - Issue 4
	'Flyer' [Seager Publishing, ISSN ? ] 'Flyer' is described as the magazine for pilots of light aircraft and for airline pilots who wish to remind themselves what real flying is all about! It contains news and articles on new and established aircraft, flying techniques, ideas of places to visit (and how to get to them), exhibition and rally reports, maintenance issues, humour, opinions and more. FLYER is published 13 times each year, since at least 1990. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Flyer Website
	'Flying Review International' [Haymarket Press, no ISSN] First issue published in 1944 under the title 'Royal Air Force Review', but renamed 'Royal Air Force Flying Review' by the early 1950's. Content at this time was a mixture of "ripping yarns" true flying stories and serious features on World War Two and contemporary aircraft types. Through the 1950's it evolved into a serious enthusiasts magazine, with detailed type profiles, surveys of foreign air forces and assessments of the latest Soviet aircraft. It was renamed 'Flying Review International' in September 1963. With its large b+w and colour photos, cutaway drawings and colour profile drawings it became the premier aviation magazine in the UK. Unfortunately, in September 1968 it was redesigned to a larger size and now included monthly updates to the authoritative annual publication 'Jane's All The World's Aircraft', together with regular features on the aircraft industry, (simulators, avionics, components etc). This attempt at a 'Jane's Monthly' was obviously not a success, as the magazine ceased publishing with the September 1970 issue. Ceased Publication
	'FlyPast' [Key Publishing Ltd, ISSN 0262-6950] 'FlyPAst' magazine concentrates on the aircraft restoration, warbird and preservation movement worldwide, with additional articles on historical aircraft types, aircrew memories, airshows and aircraft museums. Initially published bi-monthly from November 1981 it was published monthly. An A4 size magazine, with 90-100 pages in each issue, illustrated with excellent colour and b+w photos. The first issue was issue dated May/June 1981. 'FlyPAst' provides excellent coverage of world aircraft preservation news, with over 20 pages of reports and photos in each issue. It is now the UK's biggest selling aircraft magazine. 'FlyPast' has a very eccentric policy regarding the Internet: it's regular review of aviation heritage-related websites never includes the web address. It is not clear whether this is due to the arrogant assumption that the older demographic of its readership cannot type accurately, or that the reviews are simply a stunt to promote hits on the 'FlyPast' website. Current[Subscribe] Further information: FlyPast
	'International Aviation Review' [Goldhawk Press Ltd, ISSN ?] 'International Aviation Review' was a General Aviation magazine published during the 1970s. No further information. Ceased Publication
	'Meccano Magazine' [Meccano Ltd, ISSN n/a] 'Meccano Magazine' was published between 1916 and 1981. It was a general interest magazine for boys, featuring articles on all manner of mechanical devices. Typical ingredients included news and articles on road, rail, sea, air, engineering and manufacture together with those on boy's hobbies, especially those using the company's products. Most issues included some coverage of the latest developments in aviation, and of new aircraft types. The magazine was printed in black and white, but the covers featured some superb colour artwork featuring engineering-related topics. This magazine is now extremely collectable. Volume 22 No.10 was dated October 1937. Ceased Publication
	'Military in Scale' [Traplet Publications Ltd, ISSN 0967-7062] 'Military in Scale' is a scale modelling magazine which concentrates on armour, aircraft, figures or dioramas. A substantial part of each issue is taken up with in-depth reviews of selected models and conversion feature articles. The magazine also includes modelling news and information, short reviews of the latest kits and decals, and details on meetings and events of interest. An A4 size magazine illustrated with many large colour photos. Current Further information: website: Military in Scale
	'Model Aircraft' [Percival Marshall, no ISSN] 'Model Aircraft' was first published under that title in September 1939, as a newsletter for the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers (SMAE) and therefore bore the tag "Official Journal of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers". This continued until December 1945 under the same title. It was then bought by Percival Marshall & Co, and reissued as a bookstall magazine in January 1946. It was bought out by Aeromodeller in 1965, and the last issue was December 1965. The page size was the same as 'Aeromodeller' of the same era, and typically there were 36-44 pages per issue, plus advertisement pages. The magazine featured scale plan drawings, but the equivalent 'Aeromodeller' drawings were generally regarded a superior. The Managing Editor during the 1950s was E.F.H. Cosh. Ceased Publication[Back Issues]
	'Model Aircraft Monthly' [SAM Publications, ISSN 1475-3405] 'Model Aircraft Monthly' is a scale modelling magazine which concentrates on providing reference information on full-size aircraft. It aims to provide the material which modellers need to complete accurate and detailed scale models. Each issue includes feature articles, scale plans, detail photos and colour artwork of specific aircraft types. In addition, new products of interest to the modeller are covered in each issue. The first issue was dated January 2002. Glossy A4 size magazine with 64 pages in each. Illustrated by many colour photos and some b+w photos. The centre-spread takes the form of a fold-out 8-page section of scale line drawings and b+w cockpit illustrations. Recent issues have the 'Model' part of the title in very small letters, so that it appears to be called 'Aircraft Monthly' - perhaps this is an indication of the direction the magazine is going. Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: SAM Publications
	'Model Airplane International' [ADH Publishing Ltd, ISSN 1747-6040] Despite the Americanised title, Model Airplane International is a UK-based magazine aimed at model aircraft enthusiasts. It features the very latest news including kit releases, news of up-coming models, modelling features and how-to articles plus kit, decal and book reviews. Coming from the publishers of 'Tamiya Model Magazine' it continues the high-quality presentation and content of that publication. An A4 size magazine illustrated with many large colour photos and colour artwork. Issue 1 was dated August 2005. Current Further information: website: Model Airplane International
	'Model Art International' [Rhinestone Publications, ISSN n/a] 'Model Art International' was a general interest magazine covering all aspects of the plastic modelling hobby. The content had a significant bias towards aircraft modelling topics. Slightly smaller than A4 size publication with 80 pages in each issue. The first issue was dated December 1991. The magazine ceased publication after the May 1992 edition (Issue 6), and was replaced by 'Exclusively Aircraft' - see above. Ceased publication [*] Contents Listing, Issue 1 - Issue 6
	'Modelworld' [Almark Publications, no ISSN] 'Modelworld' was general interest plastic modelling magazine. The magazine featured some very good aircraft articles, such as the multi-part series on the Harrier and a series on German Condor Legion markings. An A4 size magazine with 56 pages, illustrated with many b+w photos, scale line drawings, tone profiles and several colour pages. The first issue was dated September 1972. Ceased publication with the February 1974 issue. Ceased Publication
	'Pilot' [Lernhurst Publications Ltd, ISSN 0300-1695] 'Pilot' is the UK's best-selling general aviation monthly magazine. It contains articles such as light aircraft flight tests, piloting skills, product reviews, air touring, gliding etc. Each issue has 58 pages, illustrated with b+w and later colour photos. First published in 1966. The editor is Dave Calderwood. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Pilot Magazine, Archant Specialist plc, The Mill, Bearwalden Business Park, Wendens Ambo, Essex CB11 4GB. Tel: 01799 544200, Fax: 01799 544201. website: Pilot
	'Planes' [Vintage Aviation Publications Ltd, ISSN ? ] Initially published quarterly, with the first issue dated Summer 1981, but went bi-monthly in early 1984 and then monthly from October 1984. It was known as 'Planes incorporating Wingspan' from issue 15 or so, and retitled 'Wingspan incorporating Planes' in 1985 (from issue 20). VAP was the publisher of the Data Plan and Aerodata series of booklets on various aircraft types, and this magazine reflected a similar style of content and design. A glossy A4 size publication with 28 (later 32) pages in each issue. The content was highly pictorial, with b+w and colour photographs often reproduced full page or half-page, and several pages of detailed scale line drawings. Many of the feature articles were also largely pictorial, with an emphasis on historical British aircraft. Ceased publication mid 1996 after issue 136. Founded and edited by Philip J R Moyes, with editorial input from Derek N James and scale drawings by Alfred Granger. The editorship was later delegated to Alan Forberg. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, No.1 - No.136
	'Popular Flying' [Weldons Limited, ISSN n/a] Subtitled 'The National Aviation Paper'. A magazine popularising aviation, but aimed at younger readers. The colour front cover of each issue featured a painted aviation scene by artists such as Howard Leigh. The contents comprised a mixture of short fictional stories and factual articles, often looking back to the First World War. Each issue also included a high quality colour plate illustration, usually depicting an RAF aircraft in action. Edited by Captain W E Johns - the creator of the popular Biggles childrens stories. Within a year of launch the magazine had received a design make-over to give a less cluttered look. The first issue was dated April 1932, and it continued until at least December 1937 (vol.6 No.9). Originally published by Weldons Limited, but from about 1935 onwards the publisher was Arthur Pearson Limited. Ceased publication
	'Scale Aircraft Modelling' [Guideline Publications, ISSN 0956-1420] First issue dated October 1978. This magazine was launched as a spin-off from the fortnightly 'Aviation News', and was one of the first news-stand titles dedicated solely to scale plastic aircraft modelling. The first eleven issues were printed on rather poor quality paper to keep launch costs down, but glossy paper was soon introduced when it could be justified by circulation figures. Regular features include Aircraft in Detail - concentrating on one aircraft type or operator, (with many profile and markings drawings) - and also unit histories, aircraft markings, interior and close-up photos, kit conversions, modelling tips, kit and decal reviews etc. An A4 size publication with 48 pages each, many photos and line or tone/colour drawings. Until the mid 1990s, the magazine was printed almost entirely in black & white (apart from a few colour photos to add contrast), but the launch of a much more colourful rival title ('Scale Aviation Modeller' - see below) brought forth a major redesign. From 1996 the 'dowdy' tone profiles were replaced by colour profile drawings, and gradually more colour was introduced. The latest issues have colour illustrations on nearly every page. Publishers: Alan W. Hall (Publications) Ltd 1978-1992, Hall Park Publications Limited 1993-1996, Guideline Publications 1996-present. Managing Editor: Alan W. Hall 1978-1999, Neil Robinson 1999-present. Current[Subscribe] Further information: SAM official website [*] Contents Listing, 1978 - 1989 [*] Contents Listing, 1990 - 1999 [*] Contents Listing, 2000 - 2009
	'Scale Aviation Modeller International' [SAM Publications, ISSN 1356-0530] 'Scale Aviation Modeller International' is magazine dedicated to scale plastic aircraft modelling. When launched it made a virtues of that fact that it featured colour illustrations on almost every page. Typical contents include a listing of new and forthcoming kit releases, 18-22 pages of kit/accessory/decal/book reviews, show reports, plus feature articles on super-detailing, kit conversions, camouflage and markings, photo features etc. An A4 size glossy magazine with 76 pages in each issue. Illustrated by many b+w and colour photos, scale drawings and tone/colour artwork. First published January 1995. Current[Subscribe] Further information: SAM Publications, 4 Princeton Court, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PZ. Tel: (44) 0 8707 333373, Fax: (44) 0 1234 261251. website: SAM Publications
	'Scale Models International' [SAM Publications, ISSN 1475-3391] First issue dated October 1969. Launched as a spin-off from 'Aero Modeller' magazine, (see the entry above), dedicated to scale plastic modelling of all kinds. Areas covered included aircraft, cars, ships, engines, motorbikes and space vehicles - and also armoured vehicles and military figures until the launch of sister-title 'Military Modelling' a few years later. Initially just called 'Scale Models', the 'International' was added to the title some time after 1982. Each issue normally included very good aircraft modelling coverage - especially camouflage and markings details and (in later issues) stunningly detailed scale drawings. Also featured were tone (and later colour) profile drawings and many b+w and colour photos. The main rival to 'Airfix Magazine', which it gradually overhauled and surpassed. From an aircraft modellers point of view, the May-November 1973 issues were a low point when the title was revised to 'Scale Models incorporating Model Cars', and the magazine wasted considerable space on toy cars. Fortunately, this revised title was dropped at the end of 1973 and normal service resumed. It gobbled-up another rival when it became 'Scale Models incorporating World Models' in July 1978 - fortunately this time without adverse affect. For some strange reason 'incorporating Model Cars' reappeared on the cover from the November 1979 issue until the September 1980 issue when 'incorporating PAM NEWS' replaced it. 'PAM News' was dedicated to scale aircraft modelling and the amalgamation boosted the appeal of the magazine. In December 1980, the cover title reverted to simply 'Scale Models'. From the August 1983 issue it became 'Scale Models International'. By January 1995 (Volume 26) the magazine had been sold to the publishers of 'Scale Aviation Modeller'. Between 1995 and 2000 the feature articles strongly emphasised aircraft topics, but in early 2001 it ceased publication for 6 months and was then resurrected under the editorship of Richard Franks. From here onwards the aircraft contents declined significantly. The editorial content now primarily consists of in-depth reviews of new kit releases, illustrated by lots of colour photos. No scale drawings or conversion projects are included. The kits featured cover the whole range of available models, including cars, armoured vehicles, ships, sci-fi and aircraft - although aircraft no longer appear in every issue. Volume 33 Issue 394 was dated January 2004. Publisher: Model & Allied Publications Ltd 1969-1984 [ISSN 0036-5432], Argus Specialist Publications/Argus Press Group 1984-1994 [0269-834X], SAM Publications 1995-present. Editors: R G Moulton October 1969-August 1976, R L (Ray) Rimell September 1976-1983, Kelvin Barber 1984-Feb 2001, Richard Franks Nov 2001-present? Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: SAM Publications [*] Contents Listing, 1969 - 1979 [*] Contents Listing, 1980 - 1989
	'Spaceflight News' [Spaceflight News Ltd*, ISSN 0268-4713] 'Spaceflight News' was launched by editor Nigel Macknight as a follow-up to his partwork 'Shuttle Story'. Initially published bi-monthly but monthly from April 1986. The magazine covered past and present manned US and Russian space missions - especially the Shuttle, and also NASA's aerospace research programmes. Unfortunately, circulation was badly hit by the grounding of the Shuttle after the Challenger disaster, and the consequent lack of new missions to write about. The first issue was dated October/November 1985. Each issue comprised 46 pages with many b+w and colour photos. Ceased publication in 1991. * A subsidiary of Key Publishing Ltd. Ceased Publication
	'Today's Pilot' [Key Publishing Ltd, ISSN ?] 'Today's Pilot' is a late comer to the field of General Aviation magazines, only being launched in October 2000. Since then it has established itself as a popular magazine within the recreational flying community. Aimed primarily at the modern private pilot, it covers a wide range of aviation activities, from gliders to ultralights and from kitplanes to light twins. Each issue includes a full round-up of GA news, an aircraft flight test, aircraft surveys, product reviews, plus regular features on training, navigation, technical issues, meteorology and aircraft systems. A glossy A4 size magazine which is exceptionally well illustrated, using high-quality colour photography. First issue dated November 2000. Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: Today's Pilot
	'War In The Air 1939-45' [IPC Magazines Ltd/Reed Business Publishing, ISSN 0955-9965] A magazine featuring selected facsimile reprints from the weekly publications 'Flight' and 'The Aeroplane' for the equivalent month 50 years ago. It thus set the scene for the run-up to the outbreak of World War Two, and then covered the progress of the war as it was reported to the British public at the time. Each A4 size issue comprised 64 pages and included feature articles, b+w photos, 3-view and cutaway drawings, war news and so on. Contemporary mistakes were highlighted in a specially written hindsight column by Bill Gunston. First issue dated June 1989. The magazine ceased publication with the April 1991 issue due to poor sales - allegedly because of the complete lack of colour illustrations. Ceased Publication
	'World Models' [Embankment Press, no ISSN] Launched in May 1976 as 'Hornby Express', but shortly retitled to reflect its more general modelling content. A general interest scale modelling magazine with good military content. Absorbed by 'Scale Models' in June 1978. Ceased Publication
	'Wingspan' [Wingspan Publications, ISSN 0955-9000] Launched circa 1984 but soon absorbed by 'Planes'. In 1991 'Planes' was retitled 'Wingspan'. See entry under 'Planes' for details. Ceased Publication