Behind the Screen: Amelia with Paul Austerberry

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Hilary Swank’s portrayal of pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart in the new film Amelia has been turning heads—but the real star of Mira Nair’s biopic might just be the gorgeous vintage planes. As the film’s visual consultant, Toronto-based Paul Austerberry spent months researching classic aircraft.  He talked to The Magazine ANTIQUES about that process, and explained why flying a late-1930s eight-seater …