Plane Resurrection
Climb into the cockpits of historic planes and meet the craftsmen who dedicate their time and energy to bring these aviation icons back to life. From World War I to the Vietnam war, see the ins and outs of flight technology through the decades and hear the stories of their glory. Even after years on the ground, these planes of the past will learn to fly again.
Climb into the cockpits of historic planes and meet the craftsmen who dedicate their time and energy to bring these aviation icons back to life. From World War I to the Vietnam war, see the ins and outs of flight technology through the decades and hear the stories of their glory. Even after years on the ground, these planes of the past will learn to fly again.
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