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Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This WWII Airplanes Quiz?
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Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mustangs, Zeroes ... and even Thunderbolts and Lightnings. They are all here! The question is, can you identify a range of World War II aircraft? Keep your finger on the trigger, punch the throttle and let's go!
Can You Remember These Classic '50s Cartoons from Just One Image?
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Can remember some of the greatest toons from the 50s? Were you part of the Mickey Mouse Club? Are you more Spunky and Tadpole? Take this quiz to test your TV knowledge!
Ford Tri-Motor
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The Ford Tri-Motor was a classic airplane used for military and other applications. See specifications for this classic airplane.
Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1
The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.
Yakovlev Yak-9
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The Russian Yakovlev Yak-9 was faster and more maneuverable than many other planes. The Yak-9 model also featured more metal in the structure, so it was lighter and more maneuverable than earlier iterations. Read more specs for the Yak-9 airplane.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
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The name for the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka derived from Sturzkampfflugzeug, the generic German word for dive-bomber. So famous was the Junkers Ju 87 that the term Stuka came to be identified with it in Western eyes. Read the specs and uses for the Stuka.
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is considered the most effective reconnaissance aircraft in history. See specifications for this classic airplane.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
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The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon had many advanced features, including a blended wing and fuselage, fly-by-wire controls, splendid visibility, and superb maneuverability. Read specifications and history of the popular F-16 Fighting Falcon.