Flight Journal - September - October 2021

In this issue

Mustang Ace of Aces: Major George E. Preddy; Straight Wings vs. Swept Wings
F-84 Thunderjets & MiG-15s over Korea; Rare Bear: The wrecked F8F-2 Bearcat that became Air Racing’s winningest Unlimited racer; SR-71 Blackbird: Faster than a speeding bullet!; Fleet Finch: The classic Canadian trainer;
ON THE COVER: High above the Florida landscape, Lee Lauderback flies Kermit
Weeks’ “Cripes A’ Mighty” Mustang for John Dibbs’ camera.  The polished
metal and paint scheme accurately represent George Preddy’s 352nd FG
WW II mount. With over 5,000 hours in Mustangs, Lee is considered to be
the world’s “highest time” P-51 pilot.

Flight Journal Magazine Description:

Flight Journal is like no other aviation magazine in the world, covering the world of flight from its simple beginnings to its high-tech, no-holds- barred future. We put readers in the cockpit and let them live the thrill and adventure of the aviation experience, narrated by those who know the technology and made the history. The spectacular photography – from air-to-air shots to rarely seen archival photos–enhances each and every story. Each issue brings the stories of flight–past, present and future – to life.