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Add To Cart$1.99A Trophy TomahawkFrom a swamp in Russia this combat veteran P-40 Tomahawk IIB has been returned to pristine condition and is one of only three flyable examples of early model P-40s in the world. This amazing Avspecs restoration went to Reno and the National Aviation Heritage Invitational where it earned the title, Trophy Tomahawk.
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Add To Cart$1.99Ain’t Misbehavin’When Wes Stowers and Billy Strickland flew their P-51D Ain’t Misbehavin’ to the 2007 Gathering of Mustangs & Legends they discovered the name they chose for their Mustang was not a first. Captain Jesse Frey changed their lives when he introduced himself and shared photos of the original Ain’t Misbehavin’. Three years and a complete makeover later, Captain Frey and his crew chief, Pat Buzzeo, were reintroduced to the likeness of the airplane they worked on and flew sixty five years ago.
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Add To Cart$1.99Alaskan Cactus Cobra — AH-1G Takes Pilot Back In TimeAfter being passed from owner to owner, Bell AH-1G Cobra (Serial No. 70-15945) finally found a permanent home with Rick Clemens and the Cactus Air Force in Carson City, Nevada. Clemens bestowed the honor of flying this beautifully restored helicopter to Vietnam War veteran and Cobra pilot Mike Billow.
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Add To Cart$1.99All Beast, No BurdenGo on a history trip with Scott Germain as he expertly presents the story of the P&W R-4360, its marriage to the amazing F2G Super Corsair, and the restoration of the only two flying examples, Race 57 and Race 74.
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Add To Cart$1.99Around the pattern in a MohawkHaving flown this very aircraft while serving in the United Stated Army, pilot Ed Finnegan is more than casually acquainted with AWAM’s OV-1 Mohawk, and is fully qualified to describe the flying qualities of the Army’s first hi-tech, purpose built observation aircraft.
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Add To Cart$1.99Bandit Zero Two SixWhen Peter Bales bought an OH-6 Cayuse, the type he loved flying as a young Warrant Officer in Vietnam, he discovered a welcome historical connection.
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Add To Cart$1.99Barbie III — Flies to Bring Them HomeMany soldiers and airmen never came home from World War Two. Over 78,000 MIAs are unaccounted for but one organization is taking a leading role in the effort to bring them home. History Flight Inc. flies their flagship, the B-25H Barbie III , to raise funds for a noble goal - to locate American military crash and grave sites.
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Add To Cart$1.99Big Jets and Brick WallsThe Collings Foundation is well known for its amazing collection of flying warbirds, including their rare Vietnam War era jets. Acquiring and restoring their F-4J Phantom II and TA-4C Skyhawk required tenacity and perseverance amidst the bureaucracy that aims to deny civilian ownership of retired military aircraft.
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Add To Cart$1.99Black Widows of the Thunderstorm ProjectIn the post World War Two environment many designers and planners were looking for meaningful data of what Mother Nature’s capacity for in-flight damage was. Now a footnote in history, this unique program was one of the many amazing test programs that has kept American aviation second to none.
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Add To Cart$1.99BOISE BEEAlthough a multitude of new restorations took to the skies in 2010, one of the most exciting was among the least heralded. While most people dream of owning a Mustang at a young age, John Paul knew someday he would call one his own. For thirty years he collected parts and patiently pursued his dream. This is a must-read, multifaceted story—a tribute to a World War Two hero, a priceless relic of American history, and evidence of what a family with a shared vision can achieve.
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Add To Cart$1.99Bombers Down UnderWhile many warbird enthusiasts generally consider the warbird community as existing within their own geographic boundaries, the phenomenon is truly international. Some of the best restoration work is taking place in New Zealand and Australia, including some exciting bomber projects. James Kightly checks in from the other hemisphere for a special update.
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Add To Cart$1.99Bond of BrothersReading the official citation for a Medal of Honor action is humbling and thought provoking, but having the thoughts and recollections of the man who earned the medal offers true insight into the camaraderie between brothers in arms that transcends race, color, or creed.