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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Der Regen ließ im Tagesverlauf nach, die Sonne kam zum Abend heraus und auch der Wind war so stark, wie lange nicht mehr bei der Mittwochsregatta. Das Feld schob sich dicht zusammen und auf dem 2. Raumwindkurs gaben die Segelyachten unter Spinaker, Genaker oder Code Zero ihr bestes, um nicht aus dem Ruder zu laufen. Bei noch 2 verbleibenden Wettfahrten sieht es für die hier abgebildete J-88 Nemo mit dem 3. Platz in der Tageswertung recht gut im Kampf um den Gesamtsieg der diesjährigen Rennserie aus. Ggf. ist es aufgrund möglicher Streicher schon entschieden, wer das genau wissen möchte, muss sich die Gesamtergebnisliste bei https://www.wscev.de/MitReg/2023 oder bei manage2sail ansehen und mal den Taschenrechner bemühen. Ein knappes Fotofinish mit dem 2. Platz in der Tageswertung für J-97 Monk (hier nicht im Bild) bedeutet das vorläufig beste Saisonresultat. Und natürlich Glückwunsch dem Tagessieger SY ASPASIA.

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After 646 days in a shipyard our Leopard Catamaran was relaunched from Power Boats in Chaguaramas, Trinidad! While living on the hardstand is no fun, we're grateful for the experiences we've and people we've met here! A special thanks to Peter, Bruce, Lloyd, Nino, Neil and all the other Trinis who made it possible to launch, our fellow cruisers who kept our spirits up, and the Central Market crew; Earl, Lerry, Jessica & Jerry, Brian, Faizool and of course, Jocelyn. ______________________________________________ https://www.travelsketchsailing.com/ ☝Check out the website for more info on us, the places we go and products we use 📷 After backpacking Asia, road tripping Europe and doing a bit of van life, we’re now exploring the world aboard our Leopard 45 catamaran. 🎶 Music from Artlist ➼ Get yourself 2 months free with a subscription https://artlist.io/Telicia-1577425 #sailinglife #trinidadandtobago #diy #vlogger

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Step on board and get a feel for your floating home with SeilNorge. This short video gives you a look inside our spacious and practical Bavaria 50-foot sailing boats. Our Bavaria 50 has: 🌟A bright and social saloon with a fully equipped galley 🌟3 double cabins with double beds 🌟2 cabins with bunk beds, perfect for friends or solo travelers 🌟3 bathrooms, each with toilet and shower Whether you're joining us for a sailing course, expedition, or holiday trip, this is where you'll cook, sleep, share stories, and relax after a day at sea. 🌐See more about all our boats here: https://seilnorge.no/boat

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