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FEATURES
Gabby
By C.V. Glines
Although Francis Gabreski was far from a natural pilot, he became America's top fighter ace in Europe during World War II.
R-2800: Piston-Engine Perfection
By Stephan Wilkinson
Pratt & Whitney's 18-cylinder, twin-row radial powered a huge number of WWII fighters, transports and postwar airliners.
Rescue at Entebbe
By Gary Rashba
An exclusive interview with the lead pilot on the July 1976 mission to liberate hostages held by terrorists in Uganda.
Flying the Fury
By Brian Bryans
North American's FJ-4 Fury was one sweet ride—the best jet day-fighter without an afterburner.
The Quest for Zerzura
By Ron Gilliam
Laszlo Almasy, the real-life English Patient, found Egypt's legendary "lost oasis" in 1932.
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Mailbag
Briefing
Milestones
By Nan Siegel
Aviators
By Ralph David Westfall
A B-17 top turret gunner saves the day.
Gallery
By Walter J. Boyne
Aviation art as fine art.
Restored
By Jon Guttman
Building an Me-109G around a cowling.
Letter From Aviation History
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Extremes
By Robert Guttman
The enclosed-cockpit "Flying Boudoir."
Flashback
By Warren M. Bodie
A Hybrid Boeing B-17.
Reviews
Airware
By Bernard Dy
Flight Sim Pacific Storm
Flight Test
By Jon Guttman
Flight Test
By Jon Guttman
Aero Poster
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ONLINE EXTRAS
Discussion:
In his article on Pratt & Whitney's R-2800 radial (P. 32), Stephan Wilkinson calls it "the most remarkable piston aircraft engine ever built." Do you agree? If not, what would your pick be and why?
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