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Hughes Airport in Culver City, California. An aviation masterpiece is taking shape. A glimpse at the construction of the innovative Hughes D-2. An intricate airframe and incredibly smooth Duramold skin. Howard Hughes himself is seen overseeing the engine installation as he hands his jacket to his right-hand man, mechanic, and engineer, Glenn Odekirk.

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A massive Junkers G.38, a true titan of the interwar skies, that housed passengers right inside its thick wings. Parked beneath it is a stunning Mercedes-Benz 380 K Cabriolet A, perfectly capturing the elegance and ambition of the 1930s golden era of travel.

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The Day the Army Promoted Thousands at Once.
In 1942, the U.S. Army Air Forces implemented a groundbreaking policy that instantly elevated thousands of newly trained aerial gunners to the rank of Sergeant or Staff Sergeant.

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The mock-up in the assembly process for a complete Boeing B-29 Superfortress fuselage subassembly at Boeing Seattle.

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The story of the B-17 "Berlin Sleeper" (and its successor, "Berlin Sleeper II") is a legendary tale from the Eighth Air Force in World War II, marking several "firsts" for the Flying Fortress in combat.
Watch some rare footage of the Berlin Sleeper here: youtube.com/shorts/bxE3NQmRL0Y

The first Berlin Sleeper (Serial #41-9042) was a B-17E assigned to the 97th Bomb Group, the first heavy bomber group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force to arrive in England.
It was part of the very first Eighth Air Force mission against occupied Europe on August 17, 1942, targeting the Rouen-Sotteville marshalling yards in France.
After initial operations in England, it was transferred and eventually written off in May 1945.

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More restored historical videos and short stories ‪@IronWingsVids‬.
youtube.com/@IronWingsVids

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The Flying Pancake: Aviation's Most Bizarre World War II Flying Saucer | Rare historical Footage.
https://youtu.be/8JdSLA8MGvE

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The massive Martin XPB2M-1 Mars, the original prototype of the legendary Mars flying boat series.
Giant Seaplanes: https://youtu.be/laJ9OAT1n7s

This specific aircraft is easily distinguishable by its unique twin-tail design, a feature replaced by a single large tail in later production models. Nicknamed "The Old Lady," this behemoth of the skies was one of the largest flying boats ever built, first taking flight during World War II.

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The P-38 "On Steroids" That Failed Miserably.
The Lost Giant: Lockheed’s XP-58 Chain Lightning.
The Lockheed story: https://youtu.be/MME2jmNBJWc

The XP-58 was a heavy fighter concept that pushed the boundaries of WWII aviation engineering but ultimately fell victim to its own ambition. This detailed restoration brings the sole prototype of the XP-58 back to life, showcasing the massive profile and unique design features that set it apart from its smaller cousin, the legendary P-38.

#aviation #lockheed #avgeek

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When Giants Ruled the Earth: The Pan Am Stratocruiser Over LAX (1951).
How We Flew, Full Documentary: https://youtu.be/fodxYjw8nlw

Step back into 1951, a pivotal moment in aviation history captured in stunning detail at Los Angeles International Airport. This fully restored and colorized imagery brings to life the sheer scale and majesty of the Pan American World Airways Boeing 377 Stratocruiser as it taxis across the famous Sepulveda Boulevard bridge.
#aviation #boeing #aviationhistory

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