What do you get when you mix Cold War espionage, an 80-year-old warbird, and a pilot crazy enough to hijack his own airplane to escape communism? In this video, I fly Mira Slovak’s original Bücker Jungmann, a legendary German-designed WWII-era biplane with an unbelievable backstory. From Cold War defection to aerobatic stunts, this flight is packed with cinematic footage, vintage aircraft vibes, and a slice of aviation history you’ve probably never heard. Miroslav “Mira” Slovak was a Czech Airlines pilot who hijacked his own plane in 1953 to flee the Soviet regime, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen, air race champion, and aerobatic pilot. His story is straight out of a movie—and now, his historic airplane lives on. We took this 1930s warbird to the skies for a day of vintage aerobatics, tailwheel flying, and breathtaking air-to-air shots. Whether you’re into vintage planes, Cold War history, general aviation, or just love epic flying footage, this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more aviation adventures, skydiving content, and insane flying stories! #Aviation #VintageAircraft #BückerJungmann #WWIIPlanes #Aerobatics #PilotLife #ColdWarHistory #MiraSlovak #Tailwheel #FlyingStories #SkyAdventure #AirToAir #EscapeFromCommunism #WarbirdWednesday #GeneralAviation #PlaneSpotting #BushFlying #AviationHistory #FlyingFootage #HistoricAircraft

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Schooling fish are so much to swim through! This school of fish was filmed in the Dampier Strait area of Raja Ampat. It is in the central part of this hotspot area of diversity. Filmed while on a scuba diving cruise with Coralia Liveaboard in Indonesia.

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Swimming with Mom and my favorite ball that floats. We live on a sailboat and swimming is one of the things we do to keep cool. IF you enjoy watching me and my Brother Billy. Scribe to our channel and show us your love. We will show you the adventures we go on and the trouble we get into.

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One of the most dangerous maneuvers in sailing is the accidental jibe. It's not just about knowing how to jibe — it's even more important to recognize when you're about to jibe unintentionally because you've gone too far downwind. Want to master all the essential sailing techniques? Contact us directly to book your training today! https://epicnavigator.com/contact/ subscribe to our news letter to get updates about future sailing trips

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