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Welcome to Booneville, AR. Town center is the intersection of State Highways 10 and 23. The airport (4M2) is three miles east of town on highway 10 and is 25 nm southeast of Fort Smith (FSM).

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Russian Yak 52 & Chinese Nanchang CJ-6A

Photos & Article by Mike Wyrick                             
 

Mike Cavanaugh's "Duckzilla", N97YK, is a 1987 Russian Yak 52 with a 360 hp radial engine. It was developed as a primary military and aerobatic trainer for the Russian Air Force. As such, it only holds 30 gallons of fuel. Duckzilla is based at GLE in Gainesville, TX.

Mike's flying buddy, Mike Decanio has N642K, the silver 1985 Nanchang CJ-6A. The CJ-6A is the Chinese version of the Yak. This airplane, with its 285 hp, 9 cylinder radial Housal engine, was developed as a primary trainer for the Chinese Air Force. N642K is based at 16X, Propwash Airport in Justin, TX.

Both Mike's and spouses stopped at 4M2 on the way to and on the way back from a recent travel destination.

If you can't get enough of these "cold war" era aircraft then visit orionite.com where you will find a nearly unlimited supply of links specific to the Yak 52 and Nanchang CJ-6A.

If you are into aircraft photography then Airliners.net is a must see.  Be sure and check out this great close-up of "Duckzilla" while you are there..

Mount Magazine State Park invites you to the Lodge, Cabins, Restaurant, and Visitors Center. Fly into Booneville (4M2) and drive the courtesy car to the park.