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Grounded Dreams: VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter

The VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany. Two aircraft were produced by VFW-Fokker in the early 1970s, registered D-9543 and D-9544. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First flight, Sikorsky YUH-60A Black Hawk

On October 17, 1974, the Sikorsky YUH-60A Black Hawk began its journey to become a symbol of modern military aviation. […]
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Overview of “Warbirds over the Beach” 2024 at the Military Aviation Museum

From C-47s to a Bf 109, this year’s Warbirds Over The Beach Air Show brought out a stellar collection of warbird flypasts and demonstrations. […]
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2025 Geneseo Airshow to Focus on Naval Aviation for 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

Next Year’s Geneseo Airshow to highlight US Naval Aviation and the anniversay of victory in Japan. […]
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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Short Sunderland Flying Boat

On October 16, 1937 the first Short Sunderland prototype made its maiden flight. […]

Overview of “Warbirds over the Beach” 2024 at the Military Aviation Museum

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October 17, 2024 0

From C-47s to a Bf 109, this year’s Warbirds Over The Beach Air Show brought out a stellar collection of warbird flypasts and demonstrations. […]

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to Return to Oklahoma

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October 15, 2024 2

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to return to Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium […]

GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Warbird Calendars Are Ready for 2025!

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October 15, 2024 1

GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Warbird Calendars are Back! […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3701G

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October 11, 2024 0

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series […]

Typhoon at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum Canadian Aviation and Space Museum

A British Hawker Typhoon in America

Warbirds News

October 9, 2024 1

For more than eight years now, we at Vintage Aviation News have been extensively covering the efforts of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group to rebuild Typhoon Mk.IIb RB936 back to airworthy condition (see article list […]

The National Naval Aviation Museum Birdcage Corsair Goes on Display

Warbird Restorations

October 11, 2024 1

At the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, the rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair was moved to the display area following a 14-year restoration. […]

A Chat with Vulture’s Row Aviation Owner Chuck Wahl

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October 4, 2024 0

Chuck Wahl’s Vulture’s Row Aviation has become a mini-production line for a number of exciting Corsair restorations […]

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CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

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October 2, 2024 0

Since the arrival of this Thunderbolt, the skilled restoration team at CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, has been hard at work on the airframe. Below are some of the significant milestones they have already achieved in their mission to restore the WWII fighter to airworthy condition. […]

Update on the Restoration of Vultee BT-13 “Annie”

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September 22, 2024 0

Adam Estes visits the Valiant Effort team to provide an update on the restoration progress of their Vultee BT-13A Valiant, affectionately known as “Annie.” […]

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Winter 2024

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September 21, 2024 0

Restoration of the ultra-rare Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita, WWII advanced multi-engine trainer, continutes at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota […]

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Palm Springs Air Museum Brings a SAAB 35 Draken Home

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October 14, 2024 0

If you were to have visited California’s Chino Airport over the last few years and walked across the flight apron, you would have seen up to six Saab 35 Draken interceptors parked wingtip to wingtip. […]

Museum Digs-In with Aviation Archeology Symposium On October 13

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October 12, 2024 0

Experts in the field will share secrets and discoveries from aviation’s lost worlds at The Museum of Flight’s Aviation Archeology Symposium. […]

Vintage Flying Machines Partners with Military Aviation Museum to Deliver Supplies

Vintage Flying Machines and The Liberty Foundation Partner Up With Military Aviation Museum to Deliver Supplies

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October 11, 2024 0

Vintage Planes to Deliver More Donated Supplies to North Carolina Military Aviation Museum Continues Hurricane Relief Supply Runs […]

Updates on the “Always” Movie Catalina Heading to Yanks Air Museum

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October 10, 2024 0

Last November, we here at Vintage Aviation News reported on the acquisition by the Yanks Air Museum of Chino, CA, of the Consolidated PBY Catalina fire tanker used in the movie Always (article here), which […]

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Philanthropist and Businessman Gerald Yagen Gives $100 Million to the Military Aviation Museum

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October 7, 2024 0

This past weekend, the Military Aviation Museum revealed a $100 million donation from Gerald Yagen, dedicated to preserving the airworthiness of the aircraft—a key aspect of Yagen’s vision for his collection. […]

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

Vintage Aviation

September 26, 2024 0

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and taking the time to appreciate a meticulously restored airplane from the 1920s or the 1930s that looks as though it […]

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

Vintage Aviation

September 25, 2024 0

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage in a previous incident, the dedicated team from the Centenario del Autogiro association meticulously rebuilt the aircraft, bringing it back to the skies. […]

World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies

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September 19, 2024 8

After almost 20 years the world’s only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating the XC-47 floatplane of USAAC trials during World War II. […]

Hollywood Bomber Targets Spring 2024 For Airworthiness

Progress Continues on Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 Restoration

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September 18, 2024 0

Significant progress was made last week on the restoration of the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18, with several critical tasks completed across different sections of the aircraft. […]

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Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum

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September 16, 2024 0

Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH […]

VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter, a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany

Grounded Dreams: VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter

Grounded Dreams

October 17, 2024 0

The VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany. Two aircraft were produced by VFW-Fokker in the early 1970s, registered D-9543 and D-9544. […]

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Today in Aviation History: First flight, Sikorsky YUH-60A Black Hawk

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October 17, 2024 0

On October 17, 1974, the Sikorsky YUH-60A Black Hawk began its journey to become a symbol of modern military aviation. […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Short Sunderland Flying Boat

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October 16, 2024 0

On October 16, 1937 the first Short Sunderland prototype made its maiden flight. […]

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Inside the Customized Jets of Professional Sports Teams

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October 15, 2024 0

“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” When it comes to elite sports teams like the Boston Celtics and […]