Original Mustangs and B-17s

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A plane enthusiast describes his ride aboard a B-17 airplane which Briggs and Stratton helped to restore. The B-17G called Aluminum Overcast had heavy controls but it was solid and flew smoothly despite the intervening 52 years since World War II ended.

author: Egan, Peter
Personal narratives, Design and construction, Private flying, B-17 (Aircraft)

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Saab turns 50

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Swedish auto manufacturer Saab celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gathering of various Saab models in Trolhattan, Sweden. The company also launched the Saab 95 model during the same event.

author: Egan, Peter
Automobile industry, Saab AB

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Looking backward

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Road and Track magazine celebrates 45 years of publishing with a humorous look back at some of the highlights from previous issues. The magazine began publishing in Jun 1947.

author: Egan, Peter
Road and Track (Periodical)

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