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Warbird Digest Issue #35 March/April 2011

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Content:


Boise Bee
Although a multitude of new restorations took to the skies in 2010, one of the most exciting was among the least heralded. While most people dream of owning a Mustang at a young age, John Paul knew someday he would call one his own. For thirty years he collected parts and patiently pursued his dream. This is a must-read multifaceted story--a tribute to a World War Two hero, a priceless relic of America history, and evidence of what a family with a shared vision can achieve.


Ultimate Reward: The "FIFI" Success Story
One of the most anticipated events of 2010 was the return of the world's only flying B-29 Superfortress, the Commemorative Air Force's "FIFI". When the plane was grounded five years prior, many people wondered if it was the end for the big bomber. It took five years, countless man-hours, and a million dollar pledge from Jim Cavanaugh to prepare "FIFI" for the next 60 years.


Under a Foreign Flag: The F8F Bearcat in Indochina
An aircraft that represented the pinnacle of piston driven fighter designs might not have been the perfect aircraft to employ in the ground support role, but the French utilized the amazing Grumman fighter against the Viet Minh to great effect.


FRASCA'S Butcher Bird
In June of 1939 the first Fw 190, designed by Focke Wulf's Kurt Tank, took to the skies, Almost 71 years later one of the most unique of the Flug Werke new construction Fw 190 kits, built by Matt Nightingale for owner Rudy Frasca, and flown by Steve Hinton, lifted off the runway on May 14, 2010.


Magnificent Mohawk
Few aircraft are as visually distinctive as Grumman Aircraft's advanced observation aircraft known as the Mohawk. American Wings Air Museum's OV-1 is completely original, maintained just as it appeared during active duty.


Around the Pattern in a Mohawk
Having flown this very aircraft while serving in the United States Army, pilot Ed Finnegan is more than casually acquainted with AWAM's OV-1 Mohawk, and is fully qualified to describe the flying qualities of the Army's first hi-tech, purpose built observation aircraft.


A New Mission: TBM Avenger 85828
Grumman TBM Avenger 85828, once an instrument of war and later a fire bomber, was recently given a new lease on life. In 2010, owners Brad and Jane Deckert, along with dedicated volunteers, restored the combat veteran bomber to its 1945 configuration.


Warbirds on Paper
Unbroken: A World War Two Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Author: Laura Hillenbrad
Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific
Author: Bruce Gamble

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Huh....guess it's time to check the mailbox again.....

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Mark Morris

Awww, ratfarts....what was in the mailbox was my renewal notice for Warbird Digest stating that my subscription ended with issue #35....so I assume that means I will recieve no more issues AFTER #35? Or was my subscription over with #34 and I gotta renew to get #35? Either way I probably will, I have enjoyed the magazine.....just gotta scrap together the funds....

Mark

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