Aug 10 2012

Video: First flight of the IL-2M3 Shturmovik in the US

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  • August 10, 2012

The sole airworthy IL-2 Shturmovik in the world, which is part of Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection, made its maiden flight since its arrival in the United States. The pilot for the flight was Steve Hinton.

Video by Jason R. Fortenbacher.

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1 comment

    • Tom Bass on August 25, 2012 at 3:45 AM
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    I saw them doing an engine run up on this bird back in May when I visited the Collection. Was awesome!

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