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FEATURES
The 10 Greatest Emergency Landings
By Stephan Wilkinson
Captain Chesley Sullenberger was far from the first pilot to pull off a "miracle" landing.
The Magnificent Merlin
By Nicholas O'Dell
The Allies' most iconic fighters depended on Rolls-Royce's famous aero engine.
Two Electras in Search of Howland Island
By Scott M. Fisher
Thirty years later, Ann Pellegreno set out to complete Amelia Earhart's unfinished journey.
Allied Ace of Aces
By Jon Guttman
With 75 confirmed victories in WWI, René Fonck deserved public adulation. And he never let anyone forget it.
First Blood in Korean Skies
By Warren E. Thompson
Surprisingly nimble and fast, the P-82 Twin Mustang bridged the gap between prop planes and jets.
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Mailbag
Briefing
Milestones
By Nan Siegel
Aviators
By Bob Bergin
German Gerhard Neumann kept the Tigers flying.
Restored
By Dick Smith
A "recce" Phantom returns to the Midwest.
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Gallery
By Dick Smith
Jack Fellows' gorgeous ASAA award winner, Corsair!
Extremes
By C.V. Glines
The Barling Bomber proved bigger isn't necessarily better.
Letter From Aviation History
Reviews
Flight Test
By Jon Guttman
Aero Poster
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ONLINE EXTRAS
Discussion:
The Merlin engine powered two of the greatest fighters of World War II, the Supermarine Spitfire and the North American P-51 Mustang. Which was the best? Was there a better all-around fighter in WWII? Click here to share your comments.
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On page 12 of the September issue of Aviation History the picture caption says that Violet Thurn Cowden is in the cockpit of a TP51C
The factory only made 10 TP51Ds there were no TP51B/C made at the factory. Some war weary P51B/Cs were converted in the field to make two place aircraft by removing radio equipment and adding a Malcomb hood behind the pilots canopy.