Model Airplane News Cover for July, 1954
25th Anniversary Issue
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As a change of pace from the military planes covers, the editors presented a picture pretty Mary Ann Kaufman and a seagoing R/C model. The plane is one of an experimental series of radio control models developed by Joy Products of Menomenee, Michigan. The transmitter is a CitizenShip on 465 mc The hotographer was Ralph Strutz.

Cheesecake notwithstanding, this was also the 25th anniversary of publication of Model Airplane News that was duly celebrated by an article inside the magazine, as shown below.

     

Twenty Fifth Anniversary
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The article began with this:

"...After a quarter century of continuous publication MAN has a history that is virtually the history of model plane building. This collection of "birthday" covers is reproduced with humility and considerable awe. To the many readers tha have made MAN, thanks ..."

Indeed, the 25 covers from July 1929 to July 1954 are reproduced, showing some of the truly great cover art of the golden age. For some reason, the photo of Ms. kaufman just is not in this league. Unfortunately, another element has begun to creep in -- the produts shown on the cover were manufactured by advertisers.

  

Product Placement
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