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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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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?