Introduction
This is a survey of Australian aviation, defence and aircraft scale modelling magazines. All magazines are English text only, unless otherwise stated.
Thanks to Jim Grant and Joe Barr for updating this information.
For other nations, check our country by country listing. An alphabetical index of titles is also available, as is a list of useful magazine shops which deal with new or secondhand magazines.
Click on each title for more information.
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ADM – Australian Defence Magazine
[Yaffa Publishing,
ISSN 1324-6550]
Subtitled ‘The Defence Business Magazine’. Australian Defence Magazine is the leading defence business magazine in Australia.
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Aero Australia
[Chevron Publishing Group,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
A glossy magazine launched in late December 2003 and covering all things aviation.
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AFSA – Air Forces South Australia
[AFSA Publications,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Contains articles on Australian military aviation events, history, warbirds, and service competitions and events of social interest.
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AHSA Journal
[Aviation Historical Society of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Quarterly historical magazine of Australian aviation.
Ceased |
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AHSA News
[Aviation Historical Society of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
‘AHSA News’ was an A4 duplicated publication that appeared in May/June 1977 and seems to have died in July 1981.
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AHSA Newsletter
[Aviation Historical Society of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
A newsletter containing AHSA Reports, book reviews, articles etc.
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Air Historian
[?,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Historical aviation magazine. Feature articles on Australian aviation in WW2 and enemy aircraft.
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Air Power International (1)
[Strike Publications Pty Ltd,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Monthly magazine of modern military aviation.
Ceased |
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Aircraft & Aerospace – Asia Pacific
[Yaffa Publishing Group,
ISSN 1032-9366]
‘Aircraft & Aerospace’ is the second oldest aviation magazine in the world.
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Aircraft (1)
[The Herald and Weekly Times,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Subtitled ‘Australia’s Aviation Magazine’. General interest magazine, with the emphasis on aviation in Australia.
Ceased |
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AirForce Today
[Strike Publications,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Newspaper format magazine for RAAF personnel, families, Defence civilians and contractor staff plus the general public.
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AOPA
[AOPA Australia,
ISSN 0002-2691]
Subtitled: ‘Australia’s General Aviation Magazine’. Published monthly by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia.
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APMA Quarterly
[Australian Plastic Modelling Association,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Scale plastic modelling magazine. Articles range from model builds and techniques to research and reference.
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Asia Pacific Aviation News
[Asia Pacific Aviation News Pty Ltd,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
‘Asia Pacific Aviation News’ is a monthly newspaper-style publication, which covers aviation news in the asia-pacific region.
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Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter
[Ventura Media Asia Pacific Pty Ltd,
ISSN 1037-1427]
‘Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter’ (APDR) provides news and authoritative analysis on defence issues and developments throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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Asian Aviation (1)
[Ventura Media Asia Pacific Pty Ltd,
ISSN 1449-3233]
‘Asian Aviation’ aims to be the leading source of accurate, timely and objective reporting on all aspects of aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Australian Aviation
[Aerospace Publications Pty Ltd,
ISSN 0813-0876]
Contents includes Australian and international Aviation and Airline News, Military, Commercial and General Aviation, Warbirds etc.
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Australian Flying
[Yaffa Publishing Group,
ISSN 0004-9123]
Magazine for pilots and aircraft operators. Today each issue offers hands-on tips to better flying as well as the latest technologies, accessories and techniques etc.
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Australian Flying Museum
[Australian Vintage Aeroplane Group Inc,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Subscription only.
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Australian Models & Hobbies
[Express Publications Pty Ltd,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Monthly magazine which covered a range of modelling topics including aircraft scale models.
Ceased |
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Australian Plastics Modeller
[?,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Scale plastic modelling magazine.
Ceased |
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Australian Ultralights
[Australian Ultralight Federation,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
The official magazine of the Australian Ultralight Federation.
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Aviation Heritage
[Aviation Historical Society of Australia,
ISSN 0815-4392]
Historical magazine of Australian aviation. The journal has appeared quarterly since June 1996.
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Aviation Trader
[Aviation Trader,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Monthly publication packed with adverts for the buying and selling of aircraft and aircraft-related items. Launched in 1988.
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Defence Today (1)
[Strike Publications,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Magazine covering defence issues in Australia and the surrounding region.
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Flightpath (1)
[Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd,
ISSN 1320-5870]
Flightpath focuses on warbirds, modern military aircraft and the notable stories from aviation’s relatively brief past.
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Heli-News Australasia
[Cranford Publications,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
‘Heli-News Australasia’ is a helicopter magazine that provides local and world news for readers in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
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InMiniature
[IPMS New South Wales,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Official magazine of IPMS New South Wales. Quarterly publication featuring high quality original research and images.
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International Airline Journal
[?,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
A magazine featuring articles and photos of airline interest, with an Australian flavour. The first issue was published around December 1982.
Ceased |
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IPMS Australasia Newsletter
[IPMS Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
The first magazine for IPMS Australia, focusing on scale plastic modelling.
Ceased |
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IPMS(NSW) News & Views
[IPMS New South Wales,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Magazine for members of the NSW branch of the International Plastic Modelling Society.
Ceased |
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Logbook (1)
[Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Journal of the Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia. Irregular publication specialising in Western Australian aviation.
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Man and Aerial Machines
[Trevor W Boughton,
ISSN 1037-5120]
Features deep research into Australian aviation history.
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ModelArt Australia
[?,
ISSN 1445-0143]
Scale plastic and diecast modelling magazine. Mix of modelling and reference articles plus reviews.
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Modelcraft
[IPMS-Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
In 1971 IPMS Australia launched ‘Modelcraft’ as a scale plastic modelling magazine. Much of the contents was aircraft modelling, especially of RAAF aircraft.
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NOTAM (1)
[Australian Aviation Enthusiast Group,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
NOTAM is the official magazine of the Melbourne-based AAEG.
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Pacific Flyer
[Khandu Publishing,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Australian recreational aircraft magazine, covering ultralight and homebuilt aircraft.
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Pacific Ultralights Monthly
[?,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Australian magazine, covering ultralight and homebuilt aircraft. Became ‘Pacific Flyer’ circa 2002.
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Phoenix
[Historical Aircraft Restoration Society,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Magazine of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society. HARS is a volunteer group established to fund the collection, restoration and operation of aircraft.
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Plastics Modeller
[Ropomod Productions pty,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Scale plastic modelling magazine. The contents comprised a mix of modelling and reference articles plus kit and decal reviews.
Ceased |
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Rag and Tube
[Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Subscription only.
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Sapmail
[SAPMA,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
The Newsletter of the South Australian Plastic Modellers Association. Each issue includes details of forthcoming Events, Association news and at least one modelling article.
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Slipstream
[Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
This popular publication provides a forum for news, recollections from the world of Australian naval aviation, photographs and Association news.
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Tarmac Topics
[Royal Aeroclub of Western Australia Inc,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Subscription only. Reached at least Vol.7 No.5.
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The Australian Antique Flyer
[Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
From October 1996, this quarterly newsletter was sent to association members in between editions of ‘Rag and Tube’.
Ceased |
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The Aviation News
[?,
ISSN xxxx-xxxx]
Tabloid newspaper-style magazine of mainly Australian content containing general aviation news and advertising.
Ceased |
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Wings (1)
[RAAF Air Force Association - NSW Division,
ISSN 0043-5880]
Magazine published by the NSW Division of the RAAF Air Force Association, keeping the reader up to date on current aviation – both military and civil.
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