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Endnotes: A “From Russia. . . With Log!” Follow-up

By Douglas W. DeCroix - April 15, 2012

We revisit the intriguing story a Bell P-39 fighter’s trip to the Soviet Union.

The full content is available in the Spring 2012 Issue.

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