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The
Spitfire Mk V Explored is currently very new - only being published
at the beginning of November 2005. Soon, we shall be adding reviews
to this page - so watch this space!
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on from the great success of The Lancaster Explored, Flyingzone Publications
has added The
Spitfire Mk.V Explored PC CD-ROM to its highly acclaimed new series
of historic aviation software. The easy-to-use software took two years
to research and develop, the result being a very in-depth reference
source for the Spitfire Mk.V. Covering every part of this classic fighter, the CD-ROM enables you to explore this famous aircraft and its many interesting systems from your own PC. Based on information contained within 21 wartime Air Ministry manuals used by Spitfire pilots and ground crews, the level of information provided is simply immense. It includes: 1,300 full screen internal and external colour photographs; over 320 diagrams based on wartime manuals; over 2,800 transcribed Air Ministry equipment descriptions; interactive Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine manual; detailed animated engine startup sequence; in-depth sections covering the Browning and Hispano guns; and all Spitfire Vs currently based in the UK are also covered in great detail. Its author and designer, Bryan Atkinson claims the information contained is equivalent to a 3,000-page book! Flypast Magazine PO Box 100, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1XQ Tel: +44 (01780 755131 Fax: +44 (0)1780 757261 E-mail: flypast@keypublishing.com URL: http://www.flypast.com |
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The
Spitfire Explored is the latest product from Flyingzone Publications
(makers of the much acclaimed 'The Lancaster Explored', reviewed
in PC Pilot, issue 32) and is an invaluable resource for anyone
about to model or simply have an interest in the Supermarine Spitfire. PC
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In
2004 Flyingzone Publications released the first in a series of
PC CD-ROMs when it launched its in-depth study at the Lancaster
Bomber. It has now followed that with the second in the series
and has focused on the Spitfire Mk.V, the most prolific of all
Spitfire variants. A development of the Mk II, the Mk V appeared
in early 1941 and would remain the primary production model until
the Mk IX entered squadron service more than a year later. It
is appropriate therefore, that Flyingzone should have chosen this
as their follow-up to the Lancaster. Similar to their previous
product in format and activation, this CD-ROM is simplicity itself,
well assembled and easy to navigate. The
content is, to say the least, prolific! Equivalent to a 3,000
page book in the volume of material available, it contains about
1,300 full screen display images and more than 300 diagrams based
on wartime manuals. Colour photographs and Air Publication diagrams
are mixed in with animated drawings and sound and print facilities.
Interactive engine start-ups and manual checklist clips integrate
a full self-education treatment. If you wanted to get beneath
the skin of the Spitfire Mk V with armchair comfort then this
is exactly the product you need to do that with the convenience
of a cup of tea in hand. But there is a warning -it's so convincing
you can almost smell the oil rag! - David Baker |
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in asociation with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the National
Archives, and licensed by the Royal Air Force, this easy to use software
on The Spitfire Mk.V Explored PC CD-ROM serves as the most in-depth
Spitfire MkV reference available today. Based on information contained within 21 wartime Air Ministry manuals used by Spitfire pilots and ground crews, it includes 1,300 fullscreen internal and external colour photographs, over 320 diagrams and 2,800 transcribed Air Ministry equipment descriptions. Air Ministry document extracts tell the story behind each item and there are detailed Browning, Hispano, Gunsight, Camera Gun and Merlin 45 sections. You can inspect the cockpit with the aid of interactive pilot's notes, and learn about starting, take-off, landing and emergency procedures, as well as studying the instruments in close detail. The CD-ROM also covers all UK restored Spitfire Mk V aircraft, their histories and museum and Operator details, and provides Spitfire links and further information through Flyingzone Publications' website. Best of British Magazine Banks Chambers, 27a Market Place, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EA Tel: +44 (0)1778 342814 FAX: +44 (0)1778 342814 E-mail: mail@british.fsbusiness.co.uk www: http://www.bestofbritishmag.co.uk |
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Spitfire Mk. V Explored PC CD-ROM Officially Licensed by the RAF this
does what it says in the title, inside and out! 11 Tour Sections over
1,300 full screen photos covering every items of the aircraft. Animated
start up sequence, Air Ministry Publications extracts, armament, ammunition,
gun sight, Radios, electronics, propeller, engine, on and on, so fully
detailed that you do not need anymore for this Spitfire Mark except
a plan to build it from. All the 5 Mk. V Spitfires in this country
were used to make this CD-ROM. Superb! Journal of the British Model Flying Association Chacksfield House, 31 St. Andrews Road, Leicester LE2 8RE Tel: +44 (0)116 2440028 FAX: +44 (0)116 2440645 E-mail: admin@bmfa.org www: http://www.bmfa.org |
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Not so long ago, I reviewed the PC CD-ROM
The Lancaster Explored, the first title in a new Aircraft Exploration
Series from Flyingzone Publications. Their latest release, is number
2 in the series, and entitled The Spitfire Mk. V Explored and follows
closely the format of the first disc. This 'unique Spitfire reference'
has taken over two years to develop and is officially licensed by
the RAF and developed in association with the Battle of Britain Memorial
Flight and the National Archives. The CD takes an in-depth look at
the classic Mk.V variant using a number of surviving examples based
at Duxford, Coningsby, Old Warden and Hendon as the basis for many
close-up photographs. In all, the CD boasts 1,300 full-screen internal
and external colour photos, 320 diagrams from official wartime manuals
and many more reference sources supported by animation and sound.
There is also plenty of reference material on the Merlin engine. It
is estimated that the material is equivalent to a 3,000 page book.
Screen shots can be printed if desired. Installing and using the disc
is easy and navigation simple using the animated home-page. This really
is a fantastic source of information and highly recommended to those
who like to use PC-based information. Brilliant for modellers too
of course, given the wealth of detail provided. The disc can be purchased
from the website at www.flyingzonedirect.com at a price of £26.95
plus £2.50 p&p in the UK. Future planned releases will cover
the Halifax, Hurricane and Mosquito I can't wait! The Catalina Society c/o Duxford Airfield, Duxford Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR. URL: http://www.catalina.org.uk |
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