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Andre VenterOct 16, 20186 min read“Sally B”- The B-17 Flying Fortress“Sally B” Is the name of an airworthy 1945 built Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress. It is the only Airworthy B-17 left in Europe. The aircraft...
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Andre VenterSep 17, 20186 min readThe Eurofighter TyphoonThe Typhoon, also known as the Eurofighter, is the worlds most advanced multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft. It is able to reach speeds...
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