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Add To Cart$1.99This Is It!In 2012 Paul Besterveld completed a three year restoration of an ex-Cavalier Mustang that now honors one of the least known aces of the 352nd Fighter Group. This story pays homage to the World War II pilot, Colonel Joe Mason, documents the recent restoration, and introduces the proud owners who are living out their dream to fly a Mustang and to honor the history it represents.
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Add To Cart$1.99Thunder Over the DesertHistoric Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, is the home of one of the most successful and active units within the Commemorative Air Force. For many reasons the membership has reason to be proud as they become the newly named Airbase Arizona.
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Add To Cart$1.99Thunderbolt of the HellhawksThe Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California, routinely schedules "Living History Events" that sometimes include combat veteran pilots paired with an aircraft from the museum's collection. Recently the museum featured their P-47 Thunderbolt and a panel of veteran pilots who mesmerized everyone in attendance with stories of flying the amazing Thunderbolt in combat.
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Add To Cart$1.99Tough Old DogAmong Gerald Yagen’s fantastic warbird collection is a unique Douglas AD-4 Skyraider that, if it could talk, would have many stories to tell. From combat over Korean skies to a UFO encounter, and later surviving decades of neglect to be restored and flown once again, this amazing “Able Dog” is rich with Naval Aviation heritage.
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Add To Cart$1.99Triple India – A Honduran CorsairIn 2012 Paul Besterveld completed a three year restoration of an ex-Cavalier Mustang that now honors one of the least known aces of the 352nd Fighter Group. This story pays homage to the World War II pilot, Colonel Joe Mason, documents the recent restoration, and introduces the proud owners who are living out their dream to fly a Mustang and to honor the history it represents.
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Add To Cart$1.99Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum MosquitoFrom a single seed planted long ago, sprouted one man’s long held dream to return a Mosquito to the air. This has grown into an effort that has so far seen two examples of the type fly again, the latest for the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum. Warbird Digest harvested the details.
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Add To Cart$1.99Turtle Bay TexanA superb example, this award-winning SNJ looks ready for war!
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Add To Cart$1.99Warbirds Over the BeachOnly a year ago the warbird world was abuzz with talk of pending doom at the Military Aircraft Museum in Virginia Beach, VA, but perseverance paid off for Jerry Yagen. To the delight of everyone, the annual Warbirds Over the Beach air show was back again this year.
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Add To Cart$1.99WAS THAT TOO FAST – A Korean War MustangWhen Jon Vesely and Mike Vadebonceour found themselves in a position to choose the identity of a Mustang restoration they decided to think outside the box. The result was a bold and accurate recreation of a Korean War Mustang.
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Add To Cart$1.99Wiley of TroyIn the ebb and flow of privately owned warbird collections, one of the most actively flown collections was for many years the Sanders family's warbirds. Although the aircraft remaining pristine condition, the aircraft aren't seen publicly as often these days. Over the years, photographer Brian Silxox traveled to the family's Troy, Alabama, location to capture stunning aerial images. His fine art photography documents the collection and the beauty of flight.
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Add To Cart$1.99The Flight to Tezgon
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Add To Cart$1.99The Hangar FindAlain Battisti, a French aviation businessman, warbird owner and pilot, was considering a Corvette for his means of transportation for his visits to the United States; however, good friend Olivier Langeard suggested he get something much faster, and much more fun—a warbird! When they opened the hangar to inspect this dormant early model T-28A Trojan, their hearts raced. How did this Trojan stay so untouched, and what would it take to get it flying again?