By Richard Mallory Allnutt
For over forty years, anyone with even a passing interest in vintage military aircraft has likely come across, and been inspired by, the incredible work of renowned aerial photographer Philip Makanna. His stunning photographs have graced the pages of numerous magazines and books, but he is perhaps best known for his iconic GHOSTS calendars. These calendars, which have adorned the walls of homes and aircraft hangars worldwide since 1981, are beloved by aviation enthusiasts.
Personally, I received my first GHOSTS calendar as a Christmas gift during my college years in the mid-80s, and I’ve collected nearly every edition since. Printed on thick, glossy paper, these full-sized calendars are famous not only for their top-notch quality but also for their breathtaking images. They’re so well-crafted that, unlike most calendars, many people hold onto them long after the year is up. Who among us hasn’t cut out a favorite image to frame or display in a cherished spot? (I know I have!) Makanna’s eye for lighting and composition gives his images a timeless appeal, perfectly capturing the essence of both the aircraft and the era they represent. As with recent years, the 2022 collection offers two editions – one featuring WWII aircraft and another showcasing planes from WWI.
Details for the WWII edition are below, followed by information on the WWI version.
The FORTY-FIFTH edition of the Ultimate Aviation Calendar. Click HERE to purchase it.
- 12 magnificent air-to-air color photographs of the combat aircraft of World War II by Master Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna
- Each month is suitable for framing
- Plus our unique chronological history of the aviation events of the war
- Plus specifications and silhouettes
- Each page 20″ x 14″ – Opens to 20″ x 28″
- Republic P-47D “Thunderbolt”
- Vought F4U-5D “Corsair”
- Supermarine “Spitfire” Mk. IX
- Northrup N9MB “Flying Wing”
- Grumman F7F “Tigercat”
- Yakovlev YAK-3
- Fairchild PT-19 “Cornell”
- Douglas SBD-5 “Dauntless”
- Hawker “Hurricane” Mk.XIIa
- Hawker “Seafury” FB Mk.11
- Avro 652A “Anson” Mk.1
- North American P-51D “Mustang”
GHOSTS, THE GREAT WAR 2025 – The Ultimate WWI Aviation Calendar. Click HERE to buy it.
- 12 magnificent air-to-air color photographs of the combat aircraft of World War I by Master Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna
- Each month is suitable for framing
- Plus our unique chronological history of the aviation events of WWI
- Plus specifications and silhouettes
- Each page 20″ x 14″ – Opens to 20″ x 28″
- Albatros D.Va
- Bristol F.2b Fighter
- Avro 504K
- Sopwith Snipe
- Sopwith Tabloid
- Sopwith Camel
- Royal Aircraft Factory BE.12
- Fokker E.III Eindecker
- Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker
- Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a
- Sopwith Triplane
