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Add To Cart$1.99It’s a Different BirddogThe Cessna L-19/O-1 Birddog series of aircraft are very popular within the warbird community for their great flying characteristics and reasonable cost. Beyond those two attributes, the type has an incredible combat history. This is especially true for Randy Maiville’s O-1G, the only G-model flying in the United States.
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Add To Cart$1.99It’s Like Herding Cats…Sometimes photo missions just don’t go the way you would like them to. Warbird Digest photographer Scott Germain shares what it sometimes takes to get the photos that illustrate this magazine.
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Add To Cart$1.99Jenny to JetJim Smith has an amazing collection of restored aircraft near Kalispell, Montana. Scott Germain recently visited with Smith and brings photos of these rarely viewed aircraft.
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Add To Cart$1.99Journey to Thunder: A TravelogueRichard Allnutt traveled with a ‘flying circus’ of warbirds to the recent Thunder Over Michigan B-25 gathering. He brings us the story of that grand adventure, experienced from a seat in Larry Kelley’s B-25, ‘Panchito.’
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Add To Cart$1.99K4-S Dottie MaeHistorian Mark Sheppard tells the story of the most historically significant warbird restoration currently underway. From its final mission on the closing day of World War Two in Europe, to it’s recovery from a cold Austrian Lake, to the current restoration—this report offers everything. As a bonus, Mark provides an insightful interview with Dottie Mae’s original pilot, Mr. Larry Kuhl.
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Add To Cart$1.99L-Birds Over DullesRich Wallin shares his experience leading a flight of three vintage L-Birds into Washington Dulles International Airport. Planning and attention to detail made this flight into a high security airport possible, despite the post-911 era of hyper-security.
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Add To Cart$1.99Lieutenant Joe Miller and his L-3After walking away from a B-25 in 1945, World War Two veteran Joe Miller undertakes the restoration of an L-3 and returns to aviation. Rich Wallin details this remarkable story.
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Add To Cart$1.99Lightning Lady LuckWhen it’s been foggy for three days leading up to a three-hour photo op, you’ve got to count on luck to get you in the sky—and a lucky Lightning saves the day.
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Add To Cart$1.99Lil MargaretNearly fifteen years ago Butch Schroeder set a new standard for warbird restoration with his North American F-6D “Mustang.” Warbird Digest takes a look back at the project and talks to ‘Lil’ Margaret’s’ original pilot.
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Add To Cart$1.99Living History CruiseNot exactly your typical airshow, a cruise on the S.S. John Brown offers the opportunity to step back in time to relive what it was like for thousands of U.S. Service who set out across the high seas to meet the enemy. Steve Chapis had the opportunity to sail aboard the preserved Liberty Ship and brings the experience to readers of Warbird Digest.
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Add To Cart$1.99LT. Ted Shealy’s Restoration ShopHistoric Ford Island, in the middle of Pearl Harbor, is home to the growing Pacific Air Museum and a unique restoration shop. Syd Jones and KT Budde-Jones explain what makes a visit to this facility unique and worthwhile.
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Add To Cart$1.99Max’s MustangsLike many warbird enthusiasts Max Chapman loves the P-51 Mustang. His business acumen has allowed him to explore this passion in ways that most only dream of. Warbird Digest profiles the three Mustangs that have been part of his collection and discover how he developed his interest in warbirds.