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Jay's Book Club: World's Fastest Four-Engine Piston-Powered Aircraft

August 3, 2011 12:00 AM

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Author Mike Machat stops by the garage with his latest book, inspired by the work of his uncle, visionary designer George Hildebrand. In addition to designing classic cars, Hildebrand contributed to the Republic XR-12, the fastest aircraft of its kind.

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