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P-51 “Miss America” damaged in landing accident

On August 6th, the pilot of P-51 “Miss America” diverted to Oklahoma City Airport because the landing gear wouldn’t lock completely. The gear collapsed during the landing run. Damage appears to be moderate.

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Be an Airman: 1941 RCAF board game

Discover “Be an Airman“, a 1941 aviation board game whose royalties were donated to the RCAF Benevolent Fund.

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T-28 nose wheel collapses on landing

Aug 6, 2011: A T-28 Trojan lost its nose wheel while landing at Long Beach Airport. Source

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