By RAEANN SLAYBAUGH A generous airplane collector — and the chief pilot for his cadre of stunning World War II aircraft — are helping to make the Copperstate Fly-In, which kicks off today, a world-class destination for aviation enthusiasts, both on the ground and in the air. One of the most consistent attractions at the fly-in, which is based at Casa Grande Airport in Arizona, is Chandler, Ariz.-based pilot Larry Perkins and a pristinely restored World War II P-51 Mustang called “Red Dog” — just one in a stunning cache of vintage aircraft owned by famed collector Ron Pratte, also of Chandler. Continue Reading »

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