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Add To Cart$1.99Final Touch: Don Ricci Paints His Passion for Warbird NostalgiaIn this issue Warbird Digest takes a look at how two different artists use their talents for the benefit of the warbird community. Don Ricci’s artwork graces a number of flying warbirds, providing that final touch after a restoration.
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Add To Cart$1.99Flying Legends at DuxfordFrank Mormillo traveled to the United Kingdom to welcome “Glacier Girl” to Duxford, but unfortunately engine problems prevented that arrival. Even without the historic P-38 the show was impressive.
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Add To Cart$1.99Flying Legends at DuxfordFrank Mormillo returns to Duxford to provide coverage of the airshow every warbird fanatic wants to attend. Few shows can claim to rival the depth and diversity that is provided by England’s premier warbird airshow.
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Add To Cart$1.99Flying the FM-2 WildcatMike Gillian recently began flying his immaculate Grumman FM-2 Wildcat. He shares with us his experience and gives us a glimpse of flying this piece of history.
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Add To Cart$1.99Fragile Fighter Hawker HurricaneThe Lone Star Flight Museum recently began operating their freshly restored Hawker Hurricane. Unfortunately, an operational accident and the recent flooding wrought by Hurricane Ike means that it will be some time before this magnificent aircraft will see air under its wings. Fortunately, Scott Germain was able to capture the Hurricane in the air and speak with LSFM pilot Charlie Tilghman and restoration expert Ray Middleton prior to the unfortunate events.
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Add To Cart$1.99From Grass Roots to the SkyA small group of dedicated volunteers returned a military-correct B-26B Invader to the skies. Members of the Historical Aircraft Corporation in Lancaster, Ohio were up to the challenge, giving new life to an aircraft of the David Tallichet legacy collection.
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Add To Cart$1.99Fury FamilyIf you love the Hawker Sea Fury, you have heard of the Sanders family. Almost four decades have passed since the Hawker fighter entered the lives of Dennis and Brian Sanders as a result of their father’s passion. Today the brothers keep the legacy alive and continue to improve and operate the type. Scott Germain brings Warbird Digest readers the complete story.
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Add To Cart$1.99Ghosts of ChandlerIf you love the Hawker Sea Fury, you have heard of the Sanders family. Almost four decades have passed since the Hawker fighter entered the lives of Dennis and Brian Sanders as a result of their father’s passion. Today the brothers keep the legacy alive and continue to improve and operate the type. Scott Germain brings Warbird Digest readers the complete story.
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Add To Cart$1.99Growing up in the back of a T-6: From shutter speeds to V-speeds…Nurtured from an early age in the art and science of flying warbirds, Trey Carroll recently graduated to the fraternity of warbird pilots when he soloed in a T-6G. What made the occasion unique was later that day he flew a two-ship formation flight with his proud father.
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Add To Cart$1.99Hangar Party for Veterans Charity Rocks Hampton RoadEach year Jerry Yagen hosts a fundraiser to assist an important non-profit organization that helps veterans across the United States. Stephen Chapis has attended the last two events and provides his observations.
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Add To Cart$1.99Hayabusa!Gosshawk Unlimited recently completed a second Oscar which will become a static display the Museum of Flight. Peter Ruddle updates us on the Oscar project.
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Add To Cart$1.99High Country Warbirds Fly-InMost warbird aficionados are well aware of the The Air Museum-Planes of Fame at southern California’s Chino Airport. Lesser known is the Planes of Fame facility at Valle, Arizona. A significant collection in its own right, this museum hosts its own aerial event each year. Frank Mormillo brings the story.