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Remote-controlled aircraft to highlight ace pilot prowess

This remote-controlled model pays tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, one of the legendary planes of the era.

This remote-controlled model pays tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, one of the legendary planes of the era. (Photo provided by Fox Valley Aero Club)

By BEST OF THE FOX

The ninth annual Fox Valley Aero Club Windy City Warbirds & Classics Event and Air Show flies into view through Saturday, June 18. The theme is “Aircraft of Aces” from World War II. The pilots of giant-scale, remote-controlled warbird aircraft demonstrate their combat aviation flight skills. Aircraft can have wingspans of 6 to 15 feet or more.

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