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When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action.

That's over by the alligator. Does this look familiar? These photos are from the "I Spy" book series, introduced in 1992, and there's a good chance that either you or your kids have read them.