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Spitfire Squadron Scrambles Again

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At Enstone, U.K., groups of builders are creating Spitfire replicas. By Geoff Jones.

Built in Britain

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The Light Aircraft Companys Sherwood Ranger. By Geoff Jones.

1909 Blériot XI

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A near-exact replica of the first airplane to fly across the English Channel.

FRED to Florida

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After more than 50 years, Eric Cluttons original prototype is still flying. By Geoff Jones.

Alpi Pioneer 400T

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Pioneering spirit-Italian design. By Geoff Jones.

Meet the Fokker, U.K. Style

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In 1915, Allied pilots called the Eindecker the Scourge. In 2007, three friends in England bought and built Eindecker replica kits, and improved upon the original design. By Geoff Jones.

When the Rooster Flies

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Just because real roosters don't fly doesn't mean that a 100%-original aircraft designed and painted to resemble one wont.

Grinvalds Orion

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Jean Grinvalds’ plansbuilt four-seat pusher design was ahead of its time, predating the Bede BD-5, VariEze, Prescott Pusher and Cirrus VK-30. By Geoff Jones.

In Case You Missed it

Machinery Mobilization

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Rich Seifert next to his Shopsmith Mark V combo machine. Factory wheels make...

Metal Magic: Intro to Riveting

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Introduction to driven rivets. Learn how to judge the size of rivets you need and how to tell if you've driven them correctly.

Engine Update: New Life for Old Radials

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Barrett Precision Engines has taken the nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine to a whole other level with a fuel-injection upgrade and new ignition system. By Marc Cook.

Letters

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Watch the Shelf Life In your Ask the DAR feature in the November...