Aircraft - Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik debut at FHC today

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This was the public debut for the WWII Russian attack aircraft, the Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik, the latest addition to the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field in Everett WA. While not entirely original (it now has an Allison engine from a P-38) this aircraft still has armour plating around its' engine with bullet holes in it.

Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik - canopy open
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Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik - canopy closed
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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Tallahasee Lassie"
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