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Issue Forty Five

Nov-Dec 2012

Reno Air Racing Does Return in 2012
Precious Metal Reborn
Unlimited Triple Threat – The Racing Teams of Lewis Air Legends
Steve Hinton – Pace/Safety Pilot of the National Championship Air Races
The T-6s of Reno
National Aviation Heritage Invitational 2012
A Tribute to Robert Odegaard
Not Many – But Much
My Enemy My Friend
Texas Roundup 2012

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A Tribute to Robert Odegaard

Forever to be remembered as one of the kindest gentlemen involved in aviation, the warbird community says goodbye to one of its most loved friends, Robert Odegaard.

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Gary Daniels traveled to Fredericksburg, Texas to document a gathering that reflects all that is great about flying warbirds. The Texan Roundup serves to teach formation skills, maintain proficiency, and strengthen friendships.

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National Aviation Heritage Invitational 2012

Considered by some to be more significant than winning “Grand Champion” at EAA’s AirVenture, the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) invites some of the most amazing restorations in the country to compete. The 2012 winner was a boon for all warbird owners and historians who crave the retention of the battle scars of a wartime veteran aircraft.

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Not Many — But Much

After a long restoration and trip to its new home in Everett, Washington, a Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe joins John Session’s Historic Flight Foundation and becomes a favorite aircraft in the collection. Nathan McGrew shares the wartime history that makes this warbird an invaluable artifact.

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Precious Metal Reborn

Well known in the Unlimited Category and a veteran of many Reno races, Precious Metal returned to Stead Airport in 2012 with a new look and mechanical refinements that placed the team as a top contender in the search for Gold. Pilot Thom Richard shared the story with Ken Kula and Warbird Digest.

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Reno Air Racing Does Return in 2012

A year ago when a tragic crash ended the 2011 Reno National Championship Air Races, author Joe Kates and many others speculated it would be the end of the sport. Through cooperation with the NTSB and FAA, some changes were implemented to the course layout. Through widespread love of the sport the devoted participants and fans returned to Reno-Stead Airport for an exciting year of camaraderie and competition.

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Steven Hinton — Pace/Safety Pilot of the National Championship Air Races

Through the history of air racing at Reno, legendary pilot Bob Hoover was known for his role as the pace pilot in his P-51 Mustang. Who do you get to take over when Bob Hoover retires? The perfect choice to fill those shoes is a warbird legend of his generation, Steve Hinton, flying in a T-33 Shooting Star. Phil Myers caught up with Hinton to learn what the Pace/Safety Pilot role is all about.

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Texan Roundup 2012

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The T-6s of Reno

While 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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Unlimited Triple Threat — The Racing Teams of Lewis Air Legends

Auto racing has Roush and Penske, but who in the aviation world has a multi-aircraft presence? Frank Mormillo shares the story of Texas based businessman, warbird collector, and pilot Rod Lewis, who is a significant force in air racing with three Unlimited Category entrants.

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Issue Forty Five

Nov-Dec 2012

Articles For Purchase In This Issue

A Tribute to Robert Odegaard

My Enemy — My Friend

National Aviation Heritage Invitational 2012

Not Many — But Much

Precious Metal Reborn

Reno Air Racing Does Return in 2012

Steven Hinton — Pace/Safety Pilot of the National Championship Air Races

Texan Roundup 2012

The T-6s of Reno

Unlimited Triple Threat — The Racing Teams of Lewis Air Legends