Warbird Madness

Louis DeFrancesco

WARBIRDS ARE NOT JUST MACHINES: They’re a collection of cleverly shaped pieces of aluminum and steel, that when mixed with Avgas and a skilled pilot, take flight and perform amazing gravity-defying feats. But what transcends this is the fact that they are purpose-built killing machines. Beyond the aluminum, rivets, and roar of the engine, it’s the heroes who rode them into combat that grab our passion and souls, hence the mythical status of the fighter. The allure never fatigues and most of us can never get enough. Go to any airshow, fly-in or vintage aircraft display, and the warbirds are always center stage. Through the years here at Flight Journal we have presented the most interesting and compelling fighter combat tales and tech articles, and almost all continue to stand…

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Flight Journal (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2024

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