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Henri Farman’s American adventure did not end as the aviator had intended (see the feature starting on page 60), but the Frenchman at least had the satisfaction of being portrayed on a cigarette card. Issued in 1912, four years after Farman’s trip to
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Only a handful of Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibious seaplanes remain today, but their allure remains strong. Once used by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, the antique aircraft is cherished by collectors today for providing pilots with a tra

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