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Last action hero
The XF8B-1 made its first flight on 28 November 1944 with Boeing test pilot Robert Lamson at the controls. The second prototype was ready for flight testing on 13 February 1945. However, during the initial trials it was nearly lost when the plane started to oscillate at the moment the both main wheels were retracted. [...]
USN early seatbelts
Under the number 73 014 is placed “Eduard” photo etched set for the USN early aircraft. There are a number of kits on the market which cover this period of aviation and this set is great addition to this. Well inside of the clear plastic bag is small detail set which include total of 30 [...]
