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| DeHavilland Chipmunk This Chipmunk has been re-engined with a more powerful Lycoming engine, which helps it in its role as a glider tow. Photo taken with an 80-200mm lens |
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| Grumman F6F-5P Hellcat Also operated by the Fighter Collection, this Hellcat is of the definitive F6F-5 series, which succeeded the F6F-3 on the production line. The Hellcat was the most successful fighter of World War II, having established a 20 to 1 kill ratio over Japanese forces. |
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| Grumman F8F Bearcat The Fighter Collection's Bearcat is the epitome of piston engined fighter design. It was designed originally to succeed the F6F Hellcat shown above, but the end of WWII and the advent of the jet age prematurely ended its career. Photo taken with an 80-200mm lens |
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| RAF Grob Tutor Following the retirement of the Bulldog, the RAF now sub-contracts its basic training out to private firms. The firm in question, Bombardier Aerospace, owns and maintains the aircraft as well as supplying some ground services. The expected savings will total �30 million over the 10 year contract. |
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