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Aircraft For Sale Top PicksThis 1947 Luscombe 8E Is a Rugged, Mid-Century ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Many 1940s-era taildraggers offer pilots vintage appeal at lower prices than more plentiful, popular models.
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