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The Iconic P-51D ‘Swamp Fox’ Hits the Market

The iconic P-51 Mustang *Swamp Fox*, painted in tribute to Lt. Col. Will Foard, a young USAAF lieutenant during World War II, is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales. […]
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2024 Flying M Ranch Reklaw Fly-in and Campout

The 39th annual event in eastern Texas continued the legacy of general aviation camaraderie. […]
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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed P-38 Lightning N2114L

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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F-4 Phantom Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of The Rhino in Turkish Service

The Turkish Air Force marks five decades of service with the iconic F-4 Phantom II, celebrating its enduring role in air power and aviation history. […]
Warbird Restorations

A Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio Takes Shape in Norway

The last surviving example of this World WarII Italian reconnaissance bomber undergoes a unique mixed-media restoration. […]

The Iconic P-51D ‘Swamp Fox’ Hits the Market

Warbirds News

November 20, 2024 0

The iconic P-51 Mustang *Swamp Fox*, painted in tribute to Lt. Col. Will Foard, a young USAAF lieutenant during World War II, is now available for sale through Platinum Fighter Sales. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed P-38 Lightning N2114L

Warbirds News

November 20, 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 […]

F-4 Phantom Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of The Rhino in Turkish Service

Warbirds News

November 19, 2024 0

The Turkish Air Force marks five decades of service with the iconic F-4 Phantom II, celebrating its enduring role in air power and aviation history. […]

A-26 Invader Maestro: An Interview With Steve Swift

Warbirds News

November 18, 2024 0

Stephen Swift talks about the privilege of flying a quartet of Douglas Invaders. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Planes of Fame’s Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis

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November 13, 2024 0

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A Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio Takes Shape in Norway

Warbird Restorations

November 19, 2024 0

The last surviving example of this World WarII Italian reconnaissance bomber undergoes a unique mixed-media restoration. […]

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Achieves Major Milestone

Warbird Restorations

November 15, 2024 0

The first phase of the Hawker Typhoon RB396 rebuild was completed on October 30, 2024, nearly 80 years after the aircraft first rolled off the production line. The final rivets placed in the rear fuselage mark the culmination of a nearly decade-long effort to launch this ambitious project. […]

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Warbird Restorations

November 13, 2024 0

AirCorps Aviation’s L-4 Grasshopper rebuild making great progress! […]

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’

Warbird Restorations

November 4, 2024 0

The Fortress will receive a new color scheme and the name ‘We the People.’ […]

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Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder

Aircraft Restoration

October 31, 2024 0

As reported by Vintage Aviation News earlier this year, Folland Gnat XR987 — now with the New Zealand civil registration ZK-RAJ, for “Red Arrows Jet” — is being returned to airworthiness at the workshops of […]

F4U 4 Corsair BuNo 97349 Joins The Fleet at the USS Midway Museum

F4U Corsair Joins The Fleet at the USS Midway Museum

Aviation Museum News

November 18, 2024 0

From the Desert to the Deck: The Journey of Corsair BuNo 97349 to the USS Midway Museum […]

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City of Virginia Beach Names November 19 Jerry Yagen Day

Aviation Museum News

November 18, 2024 0

Free admission to Military Aviation Museum in Celebration of Virginia Beach Philanthropist […]

Rare Dornier Do 17 Wing Section to be Displayed at the RAF Museum

Aviation Museum News

November 16, 2024 0

Salvaged after more than 70 years underwater, the World War II bomber will go on display after years intensive conservation, treatment and stabilisation. […]

Author Talk: Memoir of a WWII B-24 Bomber Pilot

Aviation Museum News

November 15, 2024 0

Authors’ discussion of unfiltered letters of a young aviator to be presented at the musuem on Wednesday, November 20th, at 11:00 a.m. […]

Gulf War Tornado GR1 Donated to Solway Aviation Museum

Aviation Museum News

November 14, 2024 0

The Gulf War veteran RAF Tornado GR1 has been donated to Solway Aviation Museum, enhancing its already extensive collection. […]

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

Vintage Aviation

November 17, 2024 1

“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 […]

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 9

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. […]