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Warbird of the Day - Yakovlev YAK-3
by ANN Correspondent John Dorcey
The history of this aircraft design is as full of intrigue and mystery as a Russian spy novel. First, the original attempt at the design failed in 1941 due to a shortage of materials and a reliable engine. The second attempt proved successful with test flights beginning in October 1943. Then, as we learned today, the aircraft was still being produced as late as 1991....
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