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Mount Vernon air show features WWII era Beech 18 and Junkers JU 52
At Mount Vernon Illinois air show, Jim Friday flies a C. 45 Expeditor Beech 18 in D‑Day colors, while the CAF Dixie Wing displays a Junkers JU 52 with Nazi insignia. The two aircraft, among others, highlight WWII aviation heritage as crowds view and officials note performance, costs, and safety through today’s event.
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CAF
U.S
Jim Friday
Beechcraft Corp
Peachtree City
United Kingdom
Royal Air Force
France
Europe
Dixie
Atlanta
Midland
Texas
Great Lakes
Chicago
Gary Metelak
Jim Rosater
Gary
Ind
Metelak
Northwest Airlines
Rosater
United Airlines
Mount Vernon
Spain
United States
Illinois