Freedom's fly-in
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Experimental Aircraft Assn, an interest group that aims to help average people achieve their dreams of building and flying planes, holds an annual commemorative event at Oshkosh, WI. Dubbed the 'Fly-In Convention,' the event features air shows, mock air raids and workshops on plane construction for amateurs.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Escape with the master of disguise
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Cosmetic artist Tony Mendez of the Central Intelligence Agency was the central figure in the successful evacuation of six American consular employees in the 1979 Iranian revolution. Mendez successfully made up the employees to look like movie production executives which allowed their escape from Iran.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Pilot down: the rescue of Scott O'Grady
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Air Force Capt. Scott O'Grady was shot down by Bosnian Serb troops while conducting a routine combat patrol over Bosnia. O'Grady eluded capture and was subsequently rescued by US Marines.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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