Best Military A/C Magazine...?
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Best Military A/C Magazine...?
This should possibly be in the Spotters' thread, but it didn't seem to fit there, so I'm turning -- nervously -- to the experts.
My OH is not a pilot, nor in the military, but is a mad-keen military a/c enthusiast. I'd really like to give him a subscription to a relevant mag, for Christmas. But I know nothing about military a/c, so I'd be choosing blind. Could anyone here recommend a title, please?
Yes, I know you're all far too busy doing it, and have no desire to read about it, etc etc... But perhaps you know folk who aren't, and do...
*Cringes in expectation of flaming*
Many thanks for any non-scornful replies..
My OH is not a pilot, nor in the military, but is a mad-keen military a/c enthusiast. I'd really like to give him a subscription to a relevant mag, for Christmas. But I know nothing about military a/c, so I'd be choosing blind. Could anyone here recommend a title, please?
Yes, I know you're all far too busy doing it, and have no desire to read about it, etc etc... But perhaps you know folk who aren't, and do...
*Cringes in expectation of flaming*
Many thanks for any non-scornful replies..
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hanging off the end of a thread
Posts: 32,891
Received 2,827 Likes
on
1,206 Posts
What type of Military Aircraft does he like? Modern or the older types?
Older types I recommend are
Flypast
FlyPast Magazine Subscription :: iSUBSCRiBE.co.uk
Aeroplane Monthly
Welcome to Aeroplane Magazine
And A bit of everything
Britain at War
Britain At War Magazine Subscription :: iSUBSCRiBE.co.uk
Older types I recommend are
Flypast
FlyPast Magazine Subscription :: iSUBSCRiBE.co.uk
Aeroplane Monthly
Welcome to Aeroplane Magazine
And A bit of everything
Britain at War
Britain At War Magazine Subscription :: iSUBSCRiBE.co.uk
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Leicestershire, England
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Can't go far wrong with AFM if he likes a broad spectrum of military aviation...
AirForces Monthly: The world’s number one military aviation magazine
-RP
AirForces Monthly: The world’s number one military aviation magazine
-RP
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hanging off the end of a thread
Posts: 32,891
Received 2,827 Likes
on
1,206 Posts
Wanderer, if you haven't read one, pick up a Britain at war, it is now owned by the Flypast lot, but it covers everything from modern gulf war to ww1 etc from tanks, boats, aircraft to the footsloggers, a very good read.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks so much, guys! 
NutLoose, OH is keen on both old and modern a/c (he's the bloke going up and down the static line at Fairford, taking 60 photos a nanosecond.. AND he goes through and sorts them all afterwards..
) So both Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly might well fit the bill.
Rhino Power.. Broad spectrum, yes. Though (unlike me) he seems to be more fired up by fighters than transport.. Must be a boy thing.
But wouldn't ya know it, he's also very into military history in general, so "Britain at War" might also be just the job..
Think I'll have to acquire a specimen of each, and attempt to make some sort of decision, based on no expertise whatsoever..
Very much appreciate the suggestions..
NutLoose, OH is keen on both old and modern a/c (he's the bloke going up and down the static line at Fairford, taking 60 photos a nanosecond.. AND he goes through and sorts them all afterwards..
) So both Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly might well fit the bill. Rhino Power.. Broad spectrum, yes. Though (unlike me) he seems to be more fired up by fighters than transport.. Must be a boy thing.
But wouldn't ya know it, he's also very into military history in general, so "Britain at War" might also be just the job..
Think I'll have to acquire a specimen of each, and attempt to make some sort of decision, based on no expertise whatsoever..
Very much appreciate the suggestions..
Another vote for Air Forces Monthly if his primary interest is with modern (current) air forces. Got too pricy for me here in the states, but it can not be beat for modern military aviation in my opinion. Covers armed forces from all over the globe. I prefer a global magazine, as some are too focused on UK or Europe.
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Wilts
Age: 58
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Honeytruck,
If the OH ever drags you to an airshow in the States or an American airshow over here, drop the honey-truck handle.
Don't ask, just trust me on this one.
A friend.
If the OH ever drags you to an airshow in the States or an American airshow over here, drop the honey-truck handle.
Don't ask, just trust me on this one.
A friend.
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hanging off the end of a thread
Posts: 32,891
Received 2,827 Likes
on
1,206 Posts
I don't know, they might come up smelling of roses....... But then again.
.
.
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Planet Claire
Posts: 581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you want to get him something a cut above the rest, consider enroling him in Air Britain.
He get a selection of very interesting missives from them throughout the year, which can't be bought on the street, discounts on some top quality books, lots of good info on historical mil and civ aviation etc etc.
Either that or AF Monthly.
He get a selection of very interesting missives from them throughout the year, which can't be bought on the street, discounts on some top quality books, lots of good info on historical mil and civ aviation etc etc.
Either that or AF Monthly.
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A good one that I came across at an AeroJumble was an old mag' called "Control Column". I bought almost the whole lot for £20. Quite a bargain.
They date from the late 60s until the early 80s. Its amazing what was around then. Although annoying to see photographs of Gate Guards like the Javelin (West Raynham and Manston) for example being JCB'd.
Oh for a Time Machine.
They date from the late 60s until the early 80s. Its amazing what was around then. Although annoying to see photographs of Gate Guards like the Javelin (West Raynham and Manston) for example being JCB'd.
Oh for a Time Machine.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SWAPS Inner
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know it's not just mil and probably worse (
) it's American, but the one aviation magazine I read from cover to cover is
Air & Space published by the Smithsonian.
) it's American, but the one aviation magazine I read from cover to cover isAir & Space published by the Smithsonian.