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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Excuse me for using the word 'slum', I hate that term, I just use it for SE purposes. Anyway, very quick clip to be embedded in my blog that documents my visit to Dharavi. This is a chili-crushing machine. Those women must be deaf! Thanks to Jim Hughes of Dragon Song for this clip.

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“FRIENDSHIP” is a highly updated and beautiful example of the Picnic Boat Mark III – the only one with state of the art Volvo D6 440 engines, which were installed new in 2024 and have less than 65 hours on them. Hinckley maintained under our YachtCare program, she boasts an extensive list of upgrades and preventative care maintenance. Highlights include new (2024) Garmin electronics, (2024) Volvo D6 engines, (2021) a custom davit system, (2021) bow rail, (2021)and a cockpit sunshade system—to name a few. A head-turner since day one, she’s equipped with all the right features and is turnkey ready for her next owner. She also comes with our Certified Pre-Owned warranty, along with transferable Volvo engine warranties for added peace of mind. Link: https://hinckleybrokerage.com/yachts-for-sale/hinckley-picnic-boat-mkiii-2010-4394964/

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Aluna em aula prática Matrículas abertas 11 98880-8831

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