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Rare ‘Twin Pin’ To Return To Flight!

The rare aircraft was fired up and taxied for first time since its arrival at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society […]
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Today in Aviation History: The Benoist XIV and the Start of the First Scheduled Airline

St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Lines started service in 1914 with the Benoist XIV flying boat. […]
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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar 750

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s very rare Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, known to the Allies as Oscar. […]
Today in Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Tupolev Tu-144

Though ultimately a failure, the Tu-144 was the world’s first supersonic transport to fly, and remains a relic of the fierce competition between the Soviet Union and the Western powers in the field of civil aviation during the Cold War. […]
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2024 In Review Through Vintage Aviation News’ Articles

2024 was a remarkable year for vintage aviation and Vintage Aviation News, with significant milestones, exclusive coverage, and record-breaking growth, as we look forward to even greater achievements in 2025 with your support. […]

2024 In Review Through Vintage Aviation News’ Articles

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December 31, 2024 0

2024 was a remarkable year for vintage aviation and Vintage Aviation News, with significant milestones, exclusive coverage, and record-breaking growth, as we look forward to even greater achievements in 2025 with your support. […]

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WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

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December 30, 2024 0

From flying combat missions over Europe to conducting global surveys for National Geographic, this B-17 is striving to become airworthy once more, thanks to the tireless efforts of dedicated volunteers and support from a French aviation clothing company. […]

MiG-23 Update at Newark Air Museum

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December 26, 2024 0

The aircract used in the 2021 film “Black Widow” received a new, historically-accurate paintjob. […]

‘The Shepherd’ Disney’s Christmas Mystery Film

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December 25, 2024 0

The story of the de Havilland Vampire appearing in John Travolta’s short film based on the classic story by Frederick Forsyth. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Caproni Ca.20

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December 24, 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 […]

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F4U-7 Corsair Rebuild Transferred to Midwest Aero Restorations For Completion

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December 16, 2024 3

### John O’Connor’s Vought F4U-7 Corsair, BuNo. 133710, Undergoing Rebuild at Midwest Aero Restorations Following 2019 Crash […]

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 229

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December 4, 2024 0

Steady Progress: Restoring ‘Just Jane’ to the Skies at East Kirkby […]

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Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From Madras

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November 29, 2024 0

Scott Thompson of AeroVintage recently shared an update on the AeroVintage website about two of the three B-17s currently at Madras, Oregon, with the Erickson Aircraft Collection. The post highlights ongoing wing restoration work on one aircraft and the start of disassembly on another. […]

B-17 Alliance Foundation Hosts Fundraiser To Support B-17 Lacey Lady Restoration

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November 27, 2024 0

Restoring History: The B-17 *Lacey Lady* and a World War II-Themed Big Band Dance Supporting Its Revival […]

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

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November 26, 2024 0

Back in October, we provided an update on the restoration progress of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia’s P-47N Thunderbolt (s/n 44-89136). Since then, the highly skilled volunteer restoration team at Falcon Field in […]

Vulcan XH558 Secures Long-Term Home at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

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December 28, 2024 0

Vulcan to the Sky Trust Secures Its Future: Vulcan XH558 Finds Stability at Doncaster Sheffield Airport Amid Plans for Revitalization, Education, and Inspiring New Generations in Aerospace and Engineering […]

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Airbase Georgia P-47N Thunderbolt Soars in 12 Planes of Christmas, Stretch Goal Announced

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December 27, 2024 0

Airbase Georgia’s P-47N Thunderbolt Shines in 12 Planes of Christmas Campaign with Stretch Goal Revealed and a $50,000 Grant from the Ray Foundation […]

Astronaut Cady Coleman Shares Her Space On Jan. 11

Aviation Museum News

December 22, 2024 0

Coleman’s presentation and book signing reflects upon her Astronaut’s Guide to Mission Wonder and Making Change. […]

Air Zoo’s Winter Break Family Fun Events Offer Holiday Adventures for All Ages

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December 21, 2024 0

Discover Hands-On Activities, Themed Events, and New Year’s Fun at the Air Zoo This Winter Break […]

DC-3 Society Announces Organizational Changes In Advance Of 90th Anniversary

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December 20, 2024 0

The society provides an update on its future now operating as a standalone entitiy. […]

DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Receives Farewell Salute from KLu F-35s

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December 19, 2024 0

Celebrating the Legacy of a Classic Airliner: A Final Tribute to DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ […]

‘Hollywood Bomber’ Conducts Engine Test; To Premier at AirVenture 2025

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December 12, 2024 0

Details of the 1954 Beechcraft E18S-9700 “Super 18” engine test and plans for 2025. […]

Original 1918 LeRhone Rotary Engine Runs for First Time on Fokker Triplane Replica

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November 17, 2024 2

“Fresh” out of the factory box, the engine is mounted on a DR.I replica and ran for the first time. […]

End of an Era: DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Retires After 40 Years of Service in the Netherlands

Vintage Aviation

November 7, 2024 0

DDA Classic Airlines, the Dutch volunteer organization operating Douglas propliners announces closure of operations. […]

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 […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar 750

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December 31, 2024 0

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the history of the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s very rare Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, known to the Allies as Oscar. […]