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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Зимние штормы пришли на остров, в марине тоже качает, но это никак не может помешать утренней зарядке 💪🌊☕

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Regal 2860 Windows Express powered by twin Volvo D3 inboard diesel engines. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a pre-owned American sports cruiser with diesel engines, popular family cruiser that has only been used on fresh water with engine 80 hours use!! She has a spacious and sociable cockpit layout with a single helm bucket seat with flip-up front, the dash is very well designed, everything is located in an accessible position and in easy reach. Adjacent to the helm you have a large comfortable L'shaped with adjustable back rest, behind this is a fold away double seat and large removeable cockpit table, this will convert to make a sunbed. There is a useful wet-bar complete with a cool box and storage locker. Entry/Exit door to an extended bathing platform equipped with a hot and cold shower and stainless steel boarding ladder. Below decks you have a sliding door and flyscreen down some steps to a lovely airy and open plan layout with large forward dinette area that converts to a double at night, Well thoughtout galley unit in high gloss cherry and light corian work surface with ample storage, concealed microwave, sink, Elec/Alcohol Hob & fridge. The aft cabin is also very welcoming boasting a queen sized berth! Head compartment comes with a shower, vacu-flush toilet, wash basin and storage cupboards. This boat is in very good condition as she has only had light use and on fresh water. The boat has also had a Inverter fitted to support a new TV/DVD Flat screen TV and other electrical appliances. Lying in Chertsey if you would like to be shown her the boat in detail. Please contact the Bates Team on 01932 571141

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Motorboat - Både sælges, Gobbi 31 Cabin, 1997 DKK 375.000 Scanboat https://www.scanboat.com/en/boat-market/boats/motorboat-gobbi-31-cabin-17519417

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This is a very short clip recorded live on a sail to Porto Santo

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