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	'Aeronautics' [The Royal Aeronautical Society, ISSN n/a] Published monthly between 1929 and 1973. A magazine for aviation industry professionals but also of interest to the general reader. It provided a good variety of technical, contemporary and historical aviation articles - with a clear emphasis on the British aircraft industry and it's products. Approximately 50 pages in each issue, illustrated with over 100 b+w photos and diagrams. Very well illustrated. Edited by DA Desoutter and Oliver Stewart during the 1940s. Renamed 'Aerospace' in 1973 (see below). Ceased publication
	'Aerospace International' [The Royal Aeronautical Society, ISSN 0305-0831] 'Aerospace International' is the Society's flagship publication. Although aimed at aviation industry professionals, the magazine is also of interest to the general reader, providing a range of articles covering technical and historical topics. Each issue contains a roundup of the previous months news, including industry, air transport, defence, spaceflight, general aviation, who's news, milestones, safety and e-business. Plus in-depth features, letters and aerospace calendar. Previously published under the title 'Aeronautics', a new name was adopted in 1973 to reflect the increasing scope of the satellite and space industry at that time. An A4 size glossy magazine with 56 pages in each issue, illustrated by b+w and colour photos and diagrams. Published monthly since 1973. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Royal Aeronautical Society, 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ. Fax No: +44 (0) 20 7670 4359. Website: Royal Aeronautical Society
	[Air Britain - The International Association of Aviation Historians & Enthusiasts] Air Britain was formed in 1948 and has published a number of magazines over the years including the following: British Civil Register Bulletin (from 30 July 1948, fortnightly) British Civil Register News (replaced above early 1949-1966, fortnightly) British Military Serial News (1951-1954, fortnightly?) Overseas Civil Register News (February1952-January 1958, monthly) British Military Aviation News (August 1954-January 1964, monthly) British Civil Aviation News (July 1954-January 1964, fortnightly) Overseas Airline News (July 1953 - Dec 1954 bi-monthly, Jan 1955-Jan 1964 monthly) European Aviation News (January 1958 - January 1964, monthly) Commonwealth Aviation News (January 1958 - January 1964, monthly) Aircraft Movements Review (May 1959-January 1964, monthly) World Aviation Register (1959-January 1964, monthly) The Skywriter (July 1948 - December 1948, monthly) Most of the above were 2-4 sides of foolscap (ie approx A4 size) duplicated sheets, typewritten and later with some murky b+w photos. This mass of publications was trimmed back over time to the longer lasting journals listed below.
	'Air-Britain News' [Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, ISSN 0950-7442] Subtitled The World Aviation News Monthly. 'Air-Britain News' started off in January 1972 as an A5 size magazine of 22 pages, with the sole b+w photograph on the front cover. The contents was entirely civil-based, comprising: U.K. Register changes; Around & About - airfield reports; Deliveries - new civil aircraft production; Commercial Scene - airline news and production list updates; Overseas Registers - updates for various European countries. By 1999 the magazine had expanded to a page size half-way between A5 and A4, with 150-160 pages of shiny paper allowing several b+w photos inside and colour covers. The contents now comprised a much more balanced view of aviation developments worldwide, with registrations and airline news from many countries, together with some military news. Regular sections include: Noticeboard, UK Register, Around & About, US Register, Overseas Registers, Aircraft Deliveries, Display Diary, Hot Air Ballooning, Derelict & Preserved, Military Aviation, Police Aviation Research, Production, Biz-Props, Biz-Jets, Commercial Airline News, Commercial Scene. Current[Subscribe] Further information on Air-Britain
	'Aviation World' [Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, ISSN 0950-7434] Subtitled The Journal of the International Association of Aviation Historians. The house journal of Air-Britain has appeared for most of it's life under the title 'Air-Britain Digest'. After it's launch it was published monthly January 1949-February 1956 (with 12 pages in each issue), then bi-monthly March 1956-January 1964 (with 20 pages in each issue). From January 1964 most of the society's monthly news magazines (see list above) were amalgamated into a monthly 'Air-Britain Digest'. In 1966 it also absorbed BCAN. With the launch of 'Air-Britain News' in 1972 it was changed to bi-monthly again, before going quarterly from 1989 onwards. In January 2003 it changed it's name to 'Aviation World'. With such a long history the contents of the magazine has changed over time, but essentially it provides articles of general interest on current and historical aviation subjects, together with the results of members research into specific topics. The magazine has recently been revamped under the editorship of Rod Simpson. Typical contents might now include: Chairman's report; report from a major air show; a feature on a specific aircraft type; Photo Album - colour photos of interesting aircraft; Air-Britain Fly-in report; military aviation feature; aircraft preservation or museum feature; What Do You Know? - questions and answers on unresolved aviation history topics; Bookshelf - book reviews; Airliner Photo News; Letters. 'Aviation World' is an A4 size glossy magazine, with 44-48 pages each issue, illustrated with colour and b+w photos. Current[Subscribe] Further information on Air-Britain
	'Aeromilitaria' [Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, ISSN: 0262-8791] Subtitled The AIR-BRITAIN Military Aviation Historical Quarterly. 'Aeromilitaria' concentrates on British and Commonwealth military aviation history - although US military aviation is also sometimes included. It provides a lot of information on individual aircraft histories, serial numbers, accidents etc. A typical contents might include a feature on a specific aircraft type - with individual aircraft histories; aircraft involved in a deployment or military exercise; Out of the Archives - snippets from official British government records; Feedback - additional information from readers; Picture Pages - rare and unusual b+w photos; Crash Sites in the United Kingdom during WW2 - a listing by date, Bookshelf - book reviews, plus colour photos on the back page. An A4 size magazine now printed in glossy paper, with 44-46 pages each in recent issues. Illustrated with b+w photos and sometimes tone profile drawings inside and colour photos on the outer covers. First published in 1975. Current[Subscribe] Further information on Air-Britain
	'Archive' [Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, ISSN: 0262-4923] Subtitled The AIR-BRITAIN Civil Aviation Historical Quarterly. 'Archive' was launched in 1980 as the civil aircraft equivalent of 'Aeromilitaria'. It has a much more international focus than 'Aeromilitaria', covering civil aircraft in all parts of the world. Each issue normally includes the latest installments of several multi-part articles. A typical contents might include a feature on a specific aircraft type; The Whole Truth - an installment of a multi-part production listing with individual aircraft histories; an installment of a complete civil aircraft register listing for one or more countries; Extracts - which looks at points raised in pre-war aviation magazines and follows then up; Airport movements log for a pre-war airfield; Feedback - additional information from readers; Casualty Compendium - a chronology of airliner accidents. An A4 size magazine, now printed on glossy paper, with 32 pages in each issue. Illustrated with b+w photos and a few colour photos. Current[Subscribe] Further information on Air-Britain
	'The Bulletin Of The Russian Aviation Research Group' [Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, No ISSN] Members of Air-Britain have access to an Information Service which comprises some 60-odd specialist study groups. One of these groups is the Russian Aviation Research Group, which publishes a quarterly magazine called 'The Bulletin Of The Russian Aviation Research Group'. This is a limited print run quarterly specialising in Russian and Eastern European aviation. The first issue was dated Spring 1963. The Bulletin was originally conceived as a research vehicle for self research by furnishing translated material from Soviet and East European journals. In those days it also included a round-up of aviation news, civil registrations etc. In more recent years, with access to Russian archives, the translations are of a factual nature and include research papers and commissioned work. Aircraft registration data was discontinued circa 1990. It was initially published as a stapled set of foolscap typed sheets without any illustrations, but gradually expanded to 80-120 A4 size pages in each issue. The editor is Nigel Eastaway. Volume 43 No.121 was dated March 1995, and the current issue is Volume 45 No.166, dated June 2006. The closely allied Russian Aviation Research Trust is not part of Air-Britain but supports research into this subject. Current Further information on Air-Britain
	'Airfield Review' [Airfield Research Group, ISSN ?] The Airfield Research Group was formed in 1978 to promote interest in the history, development, architecture and uses of civil and military airfields within the UK. The Group's magazine 'Airfield Review' is published at least three times a year, although an extra issue may be produced if funds permit. It is produced in A4 size and regular issues normally contain a minimum of forty pages. October 2003 was the 100th issue. The main magazine articles cover a variety of subjects but concentrate mainly of the history, architecture and development of individual airfields. However, other related sites are also featured in main articles such as aircraft manufacturers facilities, civil and military airfields from all decades. The main articles are frequently accompanied by photographs (most previously unpublished) and layout plans. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Raymond W Towler (Hon. General Secretary), 33a Earls Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AB. Tel: 01842 765399. e-mail: ray.towler@btinternet.com, website: ARG
	'Aviation News & Review' [LAAS International, ISSN ?] 'Aviation News & Review' is a monthly civil-biased spotters magazine. It was first published by the London Amateur Aviation Society (LAAS) circa 1968, but during the late 1990s the organisation responsible for the magazine renamed itself LAAS International. The magazine features in detail the British Isles Civil Aircraft Register, Corporate Jet and Turbo news, European Register News, British Military Aviation, extensive reports on UK airport movements plus coverage of the light aviation scene. It also covers Museums worldwide and Overseas travel reports and news. A larger than A5 size publication, currently with an average of 92 pages each month, illustrated by b+w photos. Current Further information: LAAS International
	'British Aviation Review - BAR' [British Aviation Research Group, ISSN ?] 'BAR' started life as the magazine of the Blackbushe Aviation Research Group - a spotters society associated with the local airfield of that name. During the 1970s the Group changed it's name to that given above. The magazine was published monthly from 1958 onwards. Although it provided comprehensive coverage of UK and US military aviation, the space devoted to overseas air forces was generally very small. Each issue covered aircraft, units and activities together with details of serials, accidents etc. An A5 size magazine with 32-40 pages each, illustrated with b+w photos. Publication ceased after Volume 41 in 1999. BARG also published 'Roundel' (ISSN ? ), a quarterly magazine which concentrated on the historical aspects of UK military units, serials, manufacturers etc in a similar style to Air-Britain's 'Aeromilitaria' (see above). Volume 13 was for 1989. This also ceased publication in 1999. Ceased Publication
	'Cross and Cockade International Journal' [Cross and Cockade International, ISSN 1360-9009] Cross & Cockade International (CCI) is the First World War Aviation Historical Society. It's principle function is to research and publish information on all aspects of the First World War in the air, 1914 - 1918. Cross & Cockade GB was formed in 1970 as the British arm of Cross & Cockade in the USA, which was formed in 1960. The name was changed to Cross & Cockade International when the US society folded in 1986. CCI publishes a high quality journal, produced quarterly, which contains articles written by the members. Each issue comprises 68 pages, printed on premium specification paper for optimal image quality, with at least four pages of full colour. The contents includes biographies, squadron histories & technical articles by "the" experts, rare photographs (many never previously published), accurate scale plans & maps, regular information on research sources, book & other media reviews, reader feedback etc. The journal was first published in 1970 and the Autumn 2003 issue was Volume 34 No.3. Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: Cross and Cockade
	'Intercom' [The Aircrew Association, ISSN ?] The Aircrew Association (ACA) exists to foster comradeship amongst those who having been awarded an official flying badge, have qualified to operate military aircraft and are serving or have served as military aircrew in the armed services of those nations allied to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The Aircrew Association provides the structure, facilities and conditions whereby members can promote comradeship and enjoy social, intellectual and sporting activities. The Association publishes a quarterly magazine called 'INTERCOM'. No further information. Current Further information: Danny Boon (Hon. Secretary), Bryndu, 37 Picardy Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5QH. Tel: 01322 437426. e-mail: secretary@aircrew.org.uk, website: Aircrew Association
	'IPMS Magazine' [IPMS - International Plastic Modelling Society, ISSN ?] IPMS UK is the society for British scale modellers, and has local branches across the UK. The UK was the founding branch of the IPMS in 1963. All members receive a regular magazine - which was published monthly from 1964 to October 1973, then bi-monthly thereafter. The magazine contains feature articles on all manner of subjects - largely resulting from original research by members - plus kit reviews, news of branches both in the UK and abroad, letters, details of items for sale etc. Aircraft camouflage and markings and modelling features appear frequently. For most of it's life the official publication was called 'IPMS Magazine' but during the late 1990s it was renamed 'The Magazine' for some reason. The change of name appears to coincide with a change to glossy paper, allowing colour covers and better reproduction of illustrations. An A4 size publication with 12-18 pages each, illustrated by b+w photos, tone profile drawings, scale drawings, sketches etc. Current Further Information: Membership Secretary, Alan Carr, 5 Roslyn Gardens, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5RH. website: IPMS UK [*] Contents Listing, Issues 1965-1982
	'Popular Flying' [Popular Flying Association, ISSN 0032-4493] The bi-monthly magazine of the Popular Flying Association is distributed free to all PFA members. The Popular Flying Association is the representative body in the United Kingdom for amateur aircraft construction, recreational and sport flying. The magazine is a glossy A4 size publication with 72 pages and colour photos on almost every page. Typical contents comprises: news, progress reports on aircraft build projects, features on aircraft types operated by PFA members, reports on rallies and air meetings within the UK and worldwide, articles in piloting skills and private flying etc. The Editor is Brian Hope. Volume 47 Number 1 was dated January-February 2003. Current Further information: PFA (Ulair) Ltd, Turweston Aerodrome, Nr Brackley, Northants, NN13 5YD. Tel: 01280 846 786, Fax: 01280 846 780. PFA Website
	'SEAR - South East Air Review' [West London Aviation Group, No ISSN] 'SEAR - South East Air Review' was a monthly spotters magazine. First published in 1962, it was initially a regional publication, covering both civil and military aviation, but by the late 1970s the contents was exclusively military. 'SEAR' develped a reputation for providing good coverage of UK, USA and particularly overseas military aviation. On the latter subject it far exceeded it's rival 'BAR' in quality and quantity. In January 1986 it was renamed 'Air' (ISSN 0267-9124) to better reflect it's national and international scope. In December 1992 it suddenly ceased publication, due apparently to falling membership numbers. Thus was lost the best source in the UK for world air forces news and features, serials and order of battle changes. The magazine itself was A5 size, with 50-80 pages and illustrated with b+w photos. Ceased Publication
	'Vintage News' [Vintage Aircraft Club, ISSN ?] The Vintage Aircraft Club is a supporting body for owners, restorers, pilots and enthusiasts of vintage light aircraft. The present Vintage Aircraft Club has developed from the Vintage Aircraft Group, which was formed in 1964. The change of name in 1974 reflected the expanding membership and scope of the club. The VAC publishes an annual full colour 64-page A4 size magazine called 'Vintage News', and a quarterly Newsletter. 'Vintage News' is published in November each year and covers the events and items of interest relating to the VAC. Current Further information: Mr R.J Stobo, VAC Membership Secretary, Oaklands Farm Stonesfield, Oxon OX8 8DV. Tel: 01993 891226.