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Add To Cart$1.99The Doolitte Raid: Saylor’s ‘Keys’ to SuccessWhile everyone has heard of General James H. Doolittle, there were 79 other men who took part in the raid, each with their own important story. This is the little known story of Sergeant Edward J. Saylor and how his mechanical genius saved Plane# 15 from being pushed overboard, and how his success ultimately played a role in the survival of Ted Lawson on the crew of Plane# 7.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Douglas C-47: Aerial Workhorse of World War TwoThis year we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Douglas C-47. Nobody explains the history better than an expert on the subject, so we asked Ted Young to share his knowledge.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Evolved T-6 — Walt Orth’s LTA-6 MosquitoAs the Korean War raged the United States Air Force implemented a new tool in their arsenal. From their inventory of AT-6 Texan trainers there arose a new breed of the aircraft that would serve as a front line liaison and attack aircraft. Working together with Jeep based Tactical Air Control Parties, the LTA-6s provided close air support and battlefield reconnaissance. This is the story of how Walt Orth successfully transformed a T-6 into a one-of-a-kind, fully authentic LTA-6G Mosquito.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Flying Fortresses: 75 years Later – Airworthy B-17s in 2010Historian Scott Thompson expertly chronicles everything you need to know about surviving, flyable B-17s.
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Add To Cart$1.99The LITTLE WitchAfter completing a ground-up restoration and conversion to full TF-51 Cavalier specifications, Peter and Richard Lauderback of Stallion 51 were given the honor of choosing a paint scheme for this dual control Mustang. Their choice, a 353rd FG plane, The LITTLE Witch , was nothing short of fate as Lt. Col. Don Schoen joined Lee Lauderback and the Stallion 51 team for a special flight, and to share some of his personal wartime recollections.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Planes of Fame Chino Air ShowContinuing a tradition of excellence, the 2011 Chino Air Show commemorates the Centennial of Naval Aviation and puts an amazing collection of warbirds in the air.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Proud AmericanOne of the flagship aircraft of the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, Washington is the mighty A-1 Skyraider known as The Proud American. This article explores the development of the Skyraider and the history of AD-4NA BuNo 126965.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Return of Diamond Lil — CAF’s B-24A LIBERATORWhen the Commemorative Air Force returned their Liberator to its original B-24A configuration and changed the name to Ol’ 927, a minor identity crisis was created. Realizing the importance of name recognition, the CAF made the bold decision to return the bomber to its original name. Diamond Lil is back, and more beautiful than ever.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Spirit of TuskegeeWhen Matt and Tina Quy took the leap into the purchase and restoration of a PT- 13D they learned their plane was assigned to Tuskegee, Alabama to train pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group. It has been an amazing journey, from the restoration to meeting Tuskegee Airmen, to winning honors at AirVenture.
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Add To Cart$1.99The T-6s of RenoWhile the spotlight focuses on the Unlimited Category at the Reno National Championship Air Races, there is another warbird category that offers excitement and competition. Phil Myers followed rookie Nathan Harnagel through the process of becoming a race pilot and competing in the T-6 Category.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Vintage Aero Flying Museum: Home of the Lafayette FoundationA special gift can change a life. In the case of the Vintage Aero Flying Museum one such gift planted a seed of passion that grew into an amazing collection. From this special museum three daring pilots trekked 2,500 miles in aircraft designed to fly a few hours at a time.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Yanks Connie Comes to LifeThe Yanks Air Museum recently flew their EC-121 Warning Star to their home in Chino, CA. What is an EC-121 and why did it take seven years to get it moved? Frank Mormillo tells the story.